AHP Podcast Episode 7: Chris McIntire, IAI Regional Sales Manager

🎙️ AHP Podcast Episode 7: The Shift from Pneumatics to Electric Automation In this episode of the AHP Podcast, Tom McGuire sits down with Chris McIntire from IAI to discuss how electric actuators are changing manufacturing—and why plug-and-play upgrades can help plants simplify maintenance, speed up changeovers, and modernize without a major overhaul. About This Episode: IAI has decades of experience developing electric cylinders and automation products. Chris shares how the company’s lineup has grown, including the EC series, designed as a direct replacement for pneumatic systems. Tom also brings the distributor perspective, reflecting on AHP’s long-standing partnership with IAI and the practical challenges plants face when moving from air to electric. What You’ll Learn: ✅ How IAI’s electric cylinder lineup has evolved, from RoboCylinders to the RC6 generation ✅ How the EC series is designed to replace pneumatic systems ✅ Why a quicker changeover can make a difference in manufacturing ✅ How electric actuators are being used in end-of-arm tooling and robotics ✅ What can make plants hesitate to move away from pneumatics ✅ How reducing air-system complexity can help with maintenance and support About IAI: IAI develops electric actuators and automation products, including cylinders, grippers, rotary actuators, and other solutions for manufacturing applications. In this conversation, Chris explains how the company is working to make the transition to electric automation more accessible for plants and engineering teams. Connect With Us: 🔔 Subscribe for more AHP Podcast episodes 👍 Like this video if you enjoyed the conversation 💬 Comment below with your thoughts or questions #AHPPodcast #IndustrialAutomation #Manufacturing #ElectricActuators #Pneumatics #FactoryAutomation #Engineering #Maintenance #Robotics #IAI