On the latest episode of The Downtime, co-hosts Sheri Kasprzak and Sarah Wynn dig into summer\u2019s impact on industrial operations \u2014 from soaring heat and air quality challenges to smart tech innovations fresh from the ProMat 2025 show floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The episode kicks off with a nod to Shark Week and quickly dives into real-world effects of extreme temperatures on manufacturing facilities. At 1:30, Sheri explains how prolonged summer heat can wreak havoc on plant operations, stressing cooling systems, overworking equipment and raising energy costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
By 2:15, listeners hear from Matthew Diener of Bee Clean Specialties<\/a>, who shares insight into how poor air quality \u2014 often amplified in hotter months \u2014 can clog filters, corrode components and reduce machine life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The episode also marks The Downtime\u2019s three-month milestone, celebrated at 3:40 with gratitude to loyal listeners and industry voices who\u2019ve joined the show so far.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In a new segment called Throwback Thursday, Sheri and Sarah revisit standout moments from ProMat 2025 in Chicago. At 5:40, Sarah introduces two product demos from Schneider Electric: the\u00a0TeSys Deca Advanced contactor<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and the\u00a0Modicon<\/strong> Edge I\/O NTS <\/strong>automation platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n At 6:35, Tiffany Moore, director of product management at Schneider Electric, joins the show to demonstrate how the TeSys Deca simplifies load management with energy efficiency built in. Later, at 8:55, Grant Van Hemert, senior offer manager, walks through the Modicon\u2019s role in modernizing plant control systems with greater flexibility and diagnostics.<\/p>\n\n\n\nCelebrating Three Months of The Downtime<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Throwback Thursday at ProMat 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Chillers, Trivia and Staying Cool<\/h2>\n\n\n\n