Every year I spend the holidays with my mother in Wisconsin. Each time I’m there, I look outside her living room window and see the lightning protection rod on the roof of the house across the street.

Power systems today operate in an environment where reliability and safety must be maintained despite rising loads, expanding ...

WASHINGTON (Army News Service, Nov. 17, 2008) -- The Army's new Active Protection System, which is designed to safeguard Soldiers and vehicles from incoming fire, has been named one of the best ...

Florida is the state where lightning strikes, and it is more than twice. With summer bringing multiple thunderstorms weekly the chances for tree damage are quite possible. Lightning protection systems ...

When it comes to fire protection systems, distinct customer segments like nuclear power plants require a high level of technical expertise. Whether the project calls for fast-track emergency backup ...

The dream of the smart home doesn't just mean voice control or futuristic touchscreens; It means your home reacts-- to you and to its own needs. This type of responsiveness is what LeakSmart creates ...

As the electric distribution system transforms into a smarter network, Commonwealth Edison Co.’s distribution automation team has embarked on a step-change journey that will transform distribution ...

When it comes to keeping workers safe, making sure they’re protected from falls is a top priority, especially in workplaces where they have to work from heights. A worker’s risk of falling is very ...

Rheinmetall's Active Defense System is hooked up to a rig before a complex demonstration of its capabilities at the company's proving grounds in Germany. (Jen Judson/Staff) WASHINGTON — After ...