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What is NEMA?

NEMA stands for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. It's an organization that sets standards for electrical equipment, ensuring safety, interoperability, and quality. NEMA standards cover a wide range of products, from wiring devices and enclosures to industrial controls and medical imaging equipment. These standards are used by manufacturers, installers, and regulatory bodies to promote safe and reliable electrical systems.

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What other technologies are related to NEMA?

NEMA Competitor Technologies

IEC

IEC is an international standards organization that develops standards for electrical, electronic, and related technologies, competing with NEMA in some areas, especially globally.

mentioned alongside NEMA in 8% (562) of relevant job posts

CSA

CSA is a standards organization, similar to UL, in Canada, and competes with UL and NEMA in some product areas.

mentioned alongside NEMA in 3% (166) of relevant job posts

ATEX

ATEX is a European directive for equipment in explosive atmospheres. Similar to IECEx, and thus competes with NEMA.

mentioned alongside NEMA in 1% (57) of relevant job posts

NEMA Complementary Technologies

IEEE

IEEE develops standards used in electrical and electronic engineering. NEMA standards often reference IEEE standards for testing and performance.

mentioned alongside NEMA in 12% (838) of relevant job posts

ANSI

ANSI accredits standards developing organizations like NEMA and approves standards as American National Standards.

mentioned alongside NEMA in 9% (659) of relevant job posts

power distribution/generation

NEMA standards are used to design and manufacture power distribution equipment. These are often complimentary to NEMA standards on electrical enclosures.

mentioned alongside NEMA in 86% (68) of relevant job posts