Episode 75: Smart Pneumatics Aid in Energy Consumption Reduction for Packaging Processes

This episode features Sandro Quintero, a Business Driver for Automation at Festo. We invited him to our forum to learn more about how Smart Pneumatics is reducing energy consumption in this key market.

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This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward. New episodes will be released every other Monday. 

June 20 | Iowa State University’s Power Partner Status Benefits Students and Members | Brian Steward and Saxon Ryan of Iowa State University of HYDAC

July 4 | Electrification of Hydraulic Wheel Loaders Maintains Relevance of Fluid Power | Marty Christianson of HYDAC

July 18 | Pneumatic Cobots Create Repeatable Results for Crucial Industries | Jesse DeSanto of SMC Corporation


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