Fluid Power Forum Episode 79: Pneumatic Vacuum Conveyors Deliver Just the Right Amount of Pet Food

This episode features Bill Fucich, a Senior Sales Engineer for Volkmann, a manufacturer of high-performance pneumatic vacuum conveyors. We recently saw an article in the trade press about their new line of enclosed pneumatic conveyors, used to transfer powders, pellets, and other bulk materials without risk of contamination, and we invited him into our forum…

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Episode 78: Pneumatic Cobots Create Repeatable Results for Crucial Industries

This episode features Jesse DeSanto, a National Product Development Manager for Cobots and Soft Robotics at SMC Corporation of America, and we invited him into our forum to learn about the pneumatic Cobots that are ensuring accurate and repeatable results in medical industry automation. Listen to Podcast Here This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people,…

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Episode 77: Electrification of Hydraulic Wheel Loaders Maintains Relevance of Fluid Power

This episode features Marty Christianson, the Market Manager for E-Mobility and AE Cooling Systems at HYDAC, and we invited him into our forum to learn more about E-Mobility and the electrification of off-highway hydraulic equipment.  Listen to Podcast Here This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry…

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Fluid Power Forum Discusses Essential Hydraulic Components on Almond Harvesting Machines

Episode 68 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Daniel Strati of Hydrolico. Listen below to hear about the robust cylinder that’s helping almond harvesters to reduce downtime and have more successful seasons. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry…

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Fluid Power Forum Discusses the Future of Hydraulic Refuse Vehicles

Episode 66 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Russ Farrell of HED Controls. Listen below to hear how advancements in the control systems of hydraulic functions are making refuse vehicles easier to operate and more efficient. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that…

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Fluid Power Forum Explores Benefits of 3D Printing Hydraulic Components

Episode 65 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Valeria Tirelli and Alberto Tacconelli of Aidro. Listen below to hear how their company is utilizing additive manufacturing to create more efficient hydraulic components in less time than traditional components manufacturing. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and…

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Fluid Power Forum Examines Vital Role of Hydraulic Systems in Snowplows

Episode 63 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Jeremy Flasch of FORCE America, Inc. Listen below to hear about the hydraulic systems that enable snowplows to complete the crucial task of clearing streets and spreading snowmelt. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that…

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Fluid Power Forum Discusses Hydraulic Upgrades to the Panama Canal

Episode 62 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Parveen Gupta of Bosch Rexroth. Listen below to hear about the process and benefits of utilizing hydraulic technology for one of the most valuable pieces of infrastructure in the world: the Panama Canal. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people,…

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Fluid Power Forum Explores Groundbreaking Research Regarding Incorporation of Electrification in Hydraulic Off-Road Equipment

Episode 61 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Kanok Boriboonsomsin of UC Riverside. Listen below to hear the exclusive discussion about UC Riverside’s yet-to-be-published research on the readiness of off-highway hydraulic equipment to incorporate electric power as their prime mover. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies…

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