How you can protect aircraft electrical systems from EMI

December 7, 2015 John Gilroy

Today’s interview is with Dan Schettler, Product Specialist at Micro-Coax. He talks about how to protect aircraft electrical systems from electronic magnetic interference (EMI). Dan’s company, Micro-Coax, has been in business for over fifty years. They have earned a solid reputation for providing custom technical solutions for wires and cable in challenging environments. The environment […] Read more

What does an aircraft wire testing lab look like?

October 13, 2015 John Gilroy

It is quite possible many aerospace professionals have never seen the inside of an aircraft wire testing lab. If you haven’t had a chance to see our lab, here we present a quick tour. Read more

Aircraft secondary harness protection with Gregg Turcich

August 21, 2015 John Gilroy

Today Gregg Turcich sat down with Lectromec to discuss the topic of aircraft secondary harness protection, or what some call aerospace protective sleeves. Gregg is certainly qualified to talk about these topics because he has a degree in chemical engineering and decades of experience in aerospace technology. Gregg enumerates the four kinds of protection that […] Read more

Aircraft solid state power distribution with Fred Potter

August 3, 2015 John Gilroy

Today’s interview is with Fred Potter, Chief Engineer at Astronics AES. He has worked in complex engineering projects since he got his bachelors of science in electrical engineering from Rutgers University-New Brunswick. During the discussion Fred uses his decades of experience in electronics, systems engineering, and engineering management to talk about aerospace wire system technology. […] Read more

Taking a look at aircraft wire testing and evaluation

July 15, 2015 John Gilroy

For the past thirty years, Lectromec has been a leader in the area of aerospace wire testing and evaluation. In order to provide aerospace professionals with information to increase their knowledge of this complex topic, we began creating educational materials. Accordingly, Lectromec has published almost two-hundred articles, distributes a monthly newsletter, has a podcast, and […] Read more

Aircraft wiring, nanotubes, and much more with George Slenski

June 26, 2015 John Gilroy

Today’s interview is with George Slenski, a senior electrical and electronic materials consultant. The term “subject matter expert” is thrown about casually these days. However, every now and then one encounters a person who can make the claim of deep and thorough knowledge of an area of study. George certainly fits the bill of an […] Read more

An aircraft EWIS perspective with Petar Glamoclija

May 29, 2015 John Gilroy

Today’s interview is with Petar Glamoclija, Senior Consultant at Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. Petar shares an aircraft EWIS perspective and his vast experience in aerospace wiring that includes Embraer, Bombardier, Boeing, and now Mitsubishi Aircraft Corporation. His current focus is on Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems (EWIS) and Flammability. Petar was born in Belgrade, Serbia and has […] Read more

Trends in aircraft wiring and risk assessment with John Ashour

April 28, 2015 John Gilroy

The purpose of the Lectromec Podcast is to keep you informed of trends in the rapidly changing aerospace industry. Once a month we interview leaders and seek their insight on topics related to Aircraft Electrical Wiring Interconnection System (EWIS), wire testing, and risk assessment for aerospace. Today’s interview is with the President of InterConnect Wiring […] Read more

Wire & Cable meets Lectromec: A summary of the interview

April 24, 2015 John Gilroy

Last week Michael Traskos, President of Lectromec and noted EWIS expert, sat down with Mary Gannon, Senior Writer from Wire & Cable Tips, for a podcast interview. This article summarizes the interview. Read more

By: John Gilroy