Episode 76: Iowa State University’s Power Partner Status Benefits Students and Members

This episode features Brian Steward, a professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, and Saxon Ryan, an assistant teaching professor, both at Iowa State University. On this episode, we invited them into our forum to learn more about ISU’s Power Partner University status and how it’s impacting their students and our members.

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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. 

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

Aug 1 | Pneumatic Conveyors Deliver Just the Right Amount of Pet Food  | Dave Nichols of Volkmann


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