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 Jeb Bush is taking his presidential campaign on a tour of Europe. He’s telling Europeans, "I like you guys because you’re comfortable having the same family in charge for centuries.". -Conan O’Brien -- We've given away over $410,000 to subscribers. See the E-Smarts to B-Smart contest. (Did you win? See below.)   Estimates Go Better When Bid Partners Speak The Same Language - Part 2 By Bill Floyd 
Click here to read Part 1Sync Don't Sink. Last article talked about synching data by having the same Industry Data Warehouse (IDW) information reside in both the Distributor's and Contractor's database. It's all about communicating. And, having the same data means you have the same vocabulary and can have an understandable digital conversation. IDW's role is establishing that common language.   ECMAG CATALOG CONNECTION App for iPad 
Download the all-inclusive product catalog for the electrical industry that allows users to navigate hundreds of electrical supplier catalogs and explore videos, new product news, and search products. Users can create and save material lists and request information on products directly from suppliers.Many other partner Apps are being tested and will be available soon. Contact us to see how to get yours.
  MORE CLICKS News | Weather | Sports | Stocks | NECA | NAED | IEC | IDEA | NFPA | ESmarts/YouTube This Month's Smart eCat Features: Siemens Product Catalog 
With the popularity of the Internet, the world has changed. SMART eCAT
is now one new important way. Each month we will feature a new
manufacturer’s electronic SMART eCAT that will show how looking up
products and using manufacturer’s catalogs have never been easier. This
“eCatalog Collection” now also appears on our distributor partner and
manufacturer rep’s websites as well. We encourage you to look for these
there and deal with the companies with which you already have close
relationships and work hard to serve your everyday needs.Click here to enter their Molded Case Circuit Breakers catalog section.  "E-Smarts to B-Smart" Promotion 
We're going Social! Now you can reply to the Monthly Questions via email like you always have or on Facebook.Yes, the ElectricSmarts Facebook page is attracting a lot of interest and the industry's favorite and most lucrative newsletter contest will be split. You can still win our $100 drawing just by emailing us your answer. But now, we're giving out a second $100 to somebody who answers the question on Facebook and yes, it CAN BE THE SAME PERSON. So go ahead answer once, answer twice, and get some cash while you learn. Last Issue We Asked: Who's Launched the New AirScout™ Wi-Fi Readiness Test Solution? Correct Answer: Greenlee Congratulations to OUR WINNERS:
This Issue's Question: Who's introduced R-Tools? -- "R-Tools GEN III is a no-charge, on-line 3D Thermal Heatsink Modeling simulation software that allows users to model the optimum air cooled heatsink solution tailored to their project requirements." Are TIA Bonding Requirements Holding You Up? Peter Walsh, PE 
Data center racks and cabinets are painted at the factory and bolted
together at the jobsite. Bonding and grounding can impact the
performance of computer systems if the field connections are not
conductive enough. Data center customers often insist on strict compliance to the TIA-607B standard for all cabinets. This standard has detailed requirements for external as well as internal grounding. The requirements are more than just grounding the neutral and bonding the ground bus. Siemens Introduces New P1 Unassembled Panelboards James R. Dukart 
Early this year Siemens introduced a new line of unassembled Panelboards
aimed at electrical contractors seeking greater product flexibility and
quicker job turn-around.In particular, Siemens’ new P1 Panelboards feature field convertible main breaker and main lug kids — through 400 amps — that will allow contractors to switch from main lug to main breaker and vice-versa without having to change box size or accommodate additional cabling. Labor Savings with Upside-Down Cable Tray Peter Walsh, PE 
Data centers and telecommunication rooms use overhead raceway trays to
support their cables. When a system is constructed or expanded, hundreds
or thousands of cables can be routed to the computer equipment. The most immediate concern is the time and money it will take for installation. Traditional cable trays are shaped like a basket with a flat bottom and the reinforcing sidewalls are up. Contractors DO WIN with Lutron Sensors! 
Lutron Electronics Reveals the Results of its ‘Contractors Win with Lutron Sensors’ PromotionLutron recently announced the results of its exciting “Contractors Win with Lutron Sensors” promotion. The sweepstakes was developed to celebrate and boost awareness of Lutron’s award-winning, reliable and simple-to-install sensors, including the new Maestro® 0-10V dimmer sensor.  Greenlee  LS100L Battery-Powered Hydraulic Punch DriverThe LS100L's powerful 11 ton punching force features up to 2X faster cycle time. The versatile 360 degree rotating head punches up to 6" holes at any angle. The ergonomic lightweight design boasts easy one-handed operation.
Advanced Micro Controls Inc  Understanding PLC-Based Stepper Motion ControlAMCI industrial control products improve PLC-based automation systems with specialized position sensing and motion control technology that simplifies automation and adds reliability to manufacturing processes.
Leviton Manufacturing Company  Antimicrobial SolutionsLeviton has developed an antimicrobial solution that works to reduce the growth of bacteria on our switches and wallplates and help keep them cleaner. By incorporating an antimicrobial additive into the product material, antimicrobial treated devices provide an extra layer of protection to our switches and wallplates.
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