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Repairable Vs. Non-Repairable Cylinders. Which Should You Choose?

Repairable Vs. Non-Repairable Cylinders. Which Should You Choose?

SMC Pneumatics USA, powered by Orange Coast Pneumatics, talks about the difference between repairable cylinders and non-repairable cylinders.
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How to Keep Your Pneumatic Machines Running Smoothly

How to Keep Your Pneumatic Machines Running Smoothly

There’s a good chance that some piece of equipment on your company’s lot is ready to fail soon. It might even fail catastrophically! While it’s true that pneumatic equipment is far more reliable than electrical or hydraulic gear, it still needs to be maintained. If you’ve been negligent when it comes to maintenance, then you might be headed for an accident soon.

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Military Robots – Necessary or Frightening?

Military Robots – Necessary or Frightening?

Two questions: Are military robots necessary? And, should we fear them? With the recent use of a weaponized robot in Dallas, Tx., this topic has been forced into the spotlight again.

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The Elon Musk Hyperloop Project. Are Pneumatic Trains Possible?

The Elon Musk Hyperloop Project. Are Pneumatic Trains Possible?

The Elon Musk Hyperloop project may well be one of the most challenging uses of pneumatics systems and technology ever. Do you think pneumatic trains are possible?
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The State of Farming in California and How Pneumatics Improve Efficiency

The State of Farming in California and How Pneumatics Improve Efficiency

Farming has always been important to Californians. However, with a continuing drought, we need to discuss the
state of farming in California and how pneumatics can improve farming efficiency.
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Men in Engineering Who Changed Our Lives

Men in Engineering Who Changed Our Lives

Can you name a few men in engineering whose ideas and inventions have changed our way of living for the better?
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The Top 10 Engineering Feats Part II.. Voted by You!

The Top 10 Engineering Feats Part II.. Voted by You!

In our last blog, we addressed 5 of the top 10 engineering feats. Here are the remaining top 5 engineering feats...
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The Top 10 Engineering Feats Part I – Voted by You!

The Top 10 Engineering Feats Part I – Voted by You!

The top 10 engineering feats of all time is an important topic of discussion. SMC Pneumatics USA discusses The Top 10 Engineering Feats Part I – Voted by You!
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Holiday Manufacturing: Tips to Prepare for the Busiest Time of Year

Holiday Manufacturing: Tips to Prepare for the Busiest Time of Year

The busiest time of the year is here for manufacturing companies and SMC Pneumatics USA is sharing tips to ensure your holiday manufacturing goes smoothly.
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SMC Pneumatics USA Employee of the Month: Amy Ellis

SMC Pneumatics USA Employee of the Month: Amy Ellis

SMC Pneumatics USA/Orange Coast Pneumatics, would like to announce the October Employee of the Month, Amy Ellis.
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I Look Like an Engineer Campaign Brings Awareness for Women in STEM

I Look Like an Engineer Campaign Brings Awareness for Women in STEM

The “I Look Like An Engineer” campaign is changing the perception of women in STEM fields. SMC Pneumatics USA is on board..are you?

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Rising from the Depths: A Piece of the HMS Hood Rises Again With the Help of Pneumatics

Rising from the Depths: A Piece of the HMS Hood Rises Again With the Help of Pneumatics

A Battleship, a Private Yacht, and a Momentous Use of Pneumatics in Wet Environments. SMC Pneumatics USA talks about the raising of the HMS Hood's bell.
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Women in STEM: How Do We Promote And Keep Women In STEM Fields?

Women in STEM: How Do We Promote And Keep Women In STEM Fields?

STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. If America is to create and keep an economy that leads the nations in these fields, women need to be active participants. So, how do we promote and keep women in STEM fields? Keep reading...


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Women In STEM Fields Who Changed Our World Forever

Women In STEM Fields Who Changed Our World Forever

Women inventors have been inventing devices that affect all of us in our daily lives.
SMC Pneumatics USA takes us on a look at some of those amazing women in STEM fields. Keep reading...


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Made In The USA: Why It’s Time To Bring Manufacturing Back To The U.S.

Made In The USA: Why It’s Time To Bring Manufacturing Back To The U.S.

Made in the USA! SMC Pneumatics USA, powered by Orange Coast Pneumatics, talks about why it's time to bring manufacturing back to the U.S.
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Manufacturing the Technology of the Future

Manufacturing the Technology of the Future

When it comes to technology and how it impacts our lives, manufacturing technology plays a big part.
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How Will the Medical Device Tax Affect Medical Device Manufacturing?

How Will the Medical Device Tax Affect Medical Device Manufacturing?

How Will the Medical Device Tax Affect Medical Device Manufacturing? SMC Pneumatics USA discusses the good, the bad, and the ugly.
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Demand Increasing for Mechanical, Robotics Engineers

Demand Increasing for Mechanical, Robotics Engineers

SMC Pneumatics USA, powered by Orange Coast Pneumatics, says pneumatics is an essential part of the manufacturing of robots.
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SMC Pneumatics USA Looks At Students, STEM and MakeMIT

SMC Pneumatics USA Looks At Students, STEM and MakeMIT

SMC Pneumatics USA, powered by Orange Coast Pneumatics, takes a look at Students, STEM and MakeMIT
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Hydraulics vs. Pneumatics. What is the difference?

Hydraulics vs. Pneumatics. What is the difference?

SMC Pneumatics USA, powered by Orange Coast Pneumatics, talks about the difference between hydraulics and pneumatics.

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How Basic Pneumatics Help Disney Imagineering

How Basic Pneumatics Help Disney Imagineering

SMC Pneumatics USA, powered by Orange Coast Pneumatics, shares the inspiration behind how basic pneumatic helps Disney Imagineering.
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Make Spookier Halloween Props With Basic Pneumatics!

Make Spookier Halloween Props With Basic Pneumatics!

SMC Pneumatics USA, powered by Orange Coast Pneumatics, talks about how you can make spookier Halloween props with basic pneumatics.
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How Pneumatics for Automation has Changed Manufacturing

How Pneumatics for Automation has Changed Manufacturing

SMC Pneumatics USA, powered by Orange Coast Pneumatics, talks about How Pneumatics for Automation has Changed Manufacturing.
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Creative Uses For Pneumatics Utilizing Air Pressure

Creative Uses For Pneumatics Utilizing Air Pressure

SMC Pneumatics USA, powered by Orange Coast Pneumatics, discusses the creative uses for pneumatics utilizing air pressure.
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A Study of Pneumatics for Packaging

SMC Pneumatics USA, powered by Orange Coast Pneumatics, talks about Pneumatics for Packaging.
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