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Manufacturing is changing....whether it is because of staffing issues, production inefficiency or growing product demand, automation and robotics is becoming a necessity for facilities of all sizes. It's time to consider the possibilities for your operation.

In this edition of Air Power Airwaves Travis Stirewalt chats with Mark Patterson, a Automation Solutions Specialist from FANUC, and Air Power Controls Engineer Dusty Coble to discuss the evolving integration of Cobots, paint and industrial robotics into small and large manufacturing facilities.

In this podcast we cover;
- The reasons it makes financial sense to automate
- The difference between robots and cobots
- The different types of automation robotics
- Some of the most common applications
- Why Air Power is now an EXCLUSIVE FANUC Distributor

So sit back and enjoy this episode of Air Power Airwaves. 

If you have any questions about today's topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for help with automation or robotic integration, please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.
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If we sell it...we'll fix it.....even if we have to come to you to do it! That's the philosophy of the Service & Repair Department at Air Power Manufacturing Solutions. Our Bench Repair Team and Field Service Technicians are all factory trained on all the brands we sell, and we have a network of 5 Service Centers to make it more convenient for our customers.

In this episode of Air Power Airwaves, Host Travis Stirewalt welcomes Tyler Mabe, Air Power's Service Department Manager, and Field Service Technician Chris Hawkins into the studio for an in-depth discussion on what makes our Service Department the best in the industry.

Learn about our Service Contracts, Emergency Repair capabilities, the training our technicians receive from our vendors, what you can do to make your repair happen faster and discover the biggest challenges our Service Centers face when trying to repair your tools and equipment.

As always it will be informative and fun and when it's done if you would like to learn more about the Service and Repair capabilities of Air Power...just call 1-800-334-1001.

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"Project Management" can mean a lot of things in the Manufacturing world....but at Air Power it means a turn-key solution that has our experts with you every step of the way....and we mean every step.

In this Episode of Air Power Airwaves Travis sits down with Air Power's Senior Project Manager Dave Hege to discuss how his team takes each of our customers through every phase of their project. From planning, to purchasing to project coordination and installation, our team of PM's are the guiding light for every solution we manufacture.

Dave explains why being PMP (Professional Project Management) Certified matters and how his RED X and Green Belt Six Sigma certifications benefit not only our team of PM's but each and every one of our customers.

Our team will guide you through;
 - The Kickoff Meeting & Customer Orientation
 - Project Logistics & Scheduling
 - Gantt Chart Timelines
 - Installation
 - Timely Project Communications
 - System De-bug & Startup
 - System Implementation

If you have any questions about today's topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to discuss your upcoming manufacturing project, please visit our PROJECT MANAGEMENT page: https://www.airpower-usa.com/services/#project-management and then contact Air Power at 1-800-334-1001
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Air Power's Engineering and Automation capabilities are far beyond that of most manufacturing distributors.  Our team's ability to turn your bottleneck, process issue or system breakdown into a logical and efficient solution helps sets Air Power apart from our competition.

In this edition of Air Power Airwaves Travis Stirewalt sits down with Brian Gaddy, our Engineering and Technical Services Leader and Kyle Crawford our Sales and Marketing Leader,  to discuss ALL the ways the Engineering team help us deliver results for our customers. 

From the CAD designs all the way through to the installation of our custom designed solution, Brian's highly trained team touches every project we take on for every client we help to Assemble, Move or Coat.

You should listen to this podcast to learn more our capabilities with;
Robotics & Robotic ProgrammingAutomated Systems Design and DeploymentPneumatic AutomationAutomation IntegrationControls Design and Development (PLC and HMI)When you are done listening, visit our AUTOMATION page for more information on how Air Power can Engineer and Automate the perfect Manufacturing Solution for you.


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What makes Air Power special? What sets us apart from our competition?  Air Power has a proven process for assisting our customers to improve, enhance and refine their manufacturing , painting or production systems.

In this episode of Air Power Airwaves, Host Travis Stirewalt discusses Air Power's Competitive Advantage with our Sales and Marketing Leader Kyle Crawford. Learn the steps our team goes through with each of our customers when trying to integrate the perfect manufacturing solutions for their unique production process.

The 6 Steps in Air Power's Process
Process CollaborationEngineering & AutomationProject Management & InstallationTrainingBench Service & ReapirField Service & RepairFrom our initial visit all the way through to continued calibration and maintenance services, Air Power is your partner in progress.  

So sit back and enjoy this episode of Air Power Airwaves. 

If you have any questions about today's topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for help with work cell optimization, please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.



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Work cell optimization is critical for increased production and the reduction of rejects and bottlenecks in the manufacturing space. Air Power has long time partnered with vendor partners that bring expertise in perfecting these critical environments. Southern Market Share is one of those vendor partners and a welcomed addition to the Air Power portfolio. 

Tom Gondi, President of Southern Market Share, joins Kyle Crawford, Air Power's Sales and Marketing Leader and the Air Power Airwaves Host, Travis Stirewalt to deep dive into the tools and products that are helping manufacturers go from concept through installation with a number of applications. How you ask? Work cell optimization, step reduction, floor ergonomics, and generally making repetitive work in the manufacturing space less physically painful and more comfortable, repeatable and profitable. 

We look at the three key factors to optimize a work cell.
-Proper worktable or bench that suits the operator and what is being manufactured.
-Part Presentation to the operator and what they are working with.
-Tool presentation on a horizontal vs vertical vs the cost realized.

Key products discussed:
Lift Tables
Carts
Guard Rail
Modular Office
Shrink Wrap Machines
Work Benches
Floor Ergonomics
Ergonomic Floor Matting
Pallet Positioning

So sit back and enjoy this episode of Air Power Airwaves. 

If you have any questions about today's topic or would like to schedule an Air Power visit to your facility for help with work cell optimization, please contact Air Power today at 1-800-334-1001 or visit us online at www.airpower-usa.com.
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