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Energy efficiency

SMC’s leading expertise and design for your energy efficiency

The world is facing high demands in energy and at SMC we understand the challenges businesses like yours encounter. We're dedicated to guiding your business towards a sustainable future.

For that our energy-saving products and solutions can help you reduce your costs and support a healthier environment. Make smart energy choices for your business by exploring our 5 steps of energy efficiency.

 

See how SMC is building a sustainable future

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Download our Expert Report and discover more in-depth why pressure is growing on all industrial businesses to meet European targets and adhere to legislation. Learn where you can find help and how to take advantage of new technology and initiatives to become more competitive.

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Cut costs and improve energy efficiency when you convert to 4-bar pressure with SMC

 

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We'll help you reduce pressure in your production.

You will be amazed at the savings you can achieve by switching to 4 bar.

Cut costs and improve energy efficiency when you convert to 4-bar pressure with SMC

Gain deeper insights into energy optimization with SMC's 5 strategies

 

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    Generate

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    Recover

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    Monitor

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    Use

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    Think

Generate

 

When it comes to manufacturing your products, you wouldn’t use raw materials without a clear plan. You carefully determine the exact quantities required.


Yet, this same level of precision is seldom applied to how we manage energy consumption.
Producing only the energy you truly need is the starting point for running an energy-efficient operation.

Although excess supply can be difficult to detect, our experience proves that tackling it delivers excellent outcomes.


Explore some of our solutions that help you produce only what’s necessary:

Recover

 

If you’re already using energy, why not make the most of it?


Reusing energy within your production process can significantly boost your plant’s overall efficiency.
We firmly believe this approach represents the future of industrial systems—and now is the moment to get involved.


Start recovering the energy you produce, not just during manufacturing but also throughout its application.


 

 

Reuse energy from transformation to improve efficiency

Heat is a natural byproduct of energy transformation, and it can be efficiently redirected for other uses. For example, it can be used to heat water through a heat exchanger or warm the facility via hot air circulation.

Reuse energy from transformation to improve efficiency

Recover and reuse the expelled air

If you’ve ever considered recovering air from your cylinders, contact us—SMC is already turning this idea into action.

Explore SMC's actuator range

Recover and reuse the expelled air

Monitor

 

The data you collect should provide insight into your overall usage trends, highlighting your most energy-intensive machines and how consumption varies across operations.


Integrating switches or monitoring systems into your processes greatly enhances awareness of energy use, allowing for better control over when and how energy is consumed. The more precise your data, the better your decisions.


Greater visibility also makes it easier to identify inefficiencies or unexpected waste, helping you enhance overall performance.


Explore some of our products designed to help you monitor and manage your energy consumption:

Use

 

A common cause of energy inefficiency in plants is the mistaken belief that compressed air has no cost, which often leads to its improper use.
Are you overconsuming, or using energy wisely?
Are your components properly sized for optimal efficiency?


Is your air distribution system designed for maximum energy efficiency?


Do you consider energy efficiency a key factor when choosing new components?


Check products built to ensure you use only what’s truly necessary.

Think

 

At SMC, energy efficiency is central to our philosophy of Continuous Improvement.


Achieving real efficiency in our facilities requires a holistic approach—identifying energy-saving opportunities in everyday actions and decisions. It’s all about powering your efficiency.


In essence, Think Efficient is what unifies it all. The solutions we've explored—generating, recovering, monitoring, and using energy—aren’t standalone steps, but part of an ongoing cycle that drives overall efficiency.

 

Information related to energy efficiency

Gain insight into your pneumatic equipment's energy usage to optimise air consumption and begin reducing energy costs.

 

Explore The SMC Expertise Hub

SMC can help OEMs develop energy-efficient machines
By Roy Schep, Manager Energy Efficiency, SMC Netherlands
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Release the pressure
By Andy Still, Industry Projects Manager, Energy, Europe
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 Fast-track your route to lower energy bills
 By Jeff Careless, Business Development Manager – Continuous Improvement, SMC UK
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