Bradley Evans
Hastings Air Energy Control | Retrofit Solutions Manager
Speaker
Track B: Energy Services and Emerging Technologies
Session B1: Transforming Energy Systems: AI, Analytics, & Advanced Technologies for Smarter Operations
March 11, 2026 | 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Optimizing Industrial Sustainability Through Smart Dust Collection Management
| Efficient dust collection is critical for industrial facilities aiming to enhance workplace safety, reduce environmental impact, and improve operational efficiency. Traditional approaches to capacity constraints often involve adding new equipment, which increases energy consumption and costs. However, an alternative strategy involves integrating automation and smart controls to optimize existing systems. This approach leverages intelligent motor control panels, motion sensors, and system interlocks to dynamically adjust airflow based on demand, significantly reducing energy consumption while maintaining high air quality standards. In practice, these advancements have led to substantial energy savings—over 1.4 million kWh annually—while lowering operational costs and carbon emissions. Additionally, such solutions can qualify for sustainability grants, further improving return on investment. By adopting data-driven automation in dust collection management, industrial facilities can achieve a balance between efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and environmental responsibility, setting a precedent for sustainable manufacturing practices |
Speaker Bio
Brad Evans has been in the industrial manufacturing sector focusing on cost reduction for over 30 years. He has authored numerous articles in a variety of trade publications including “Aerospace Manufacturing and Design,” “Modern Machine Shop,” “Mold Making Technology”, “Modern Application News”, Brad has worked with companies like Trane Corporation, Bridgestone, Sturm Rugar, Blue Origin, Stealth Arms, Joe Gibbs Racing, Toyota, Crown and many more to improve their processes and in turn reduce cost of production. Upon returning to Hastings Air Energy Control, Inc. he continues to dedicate his time to helping the industrial manufacturing industry optimize their energy savings and has spoken at numerous conferences on Energy Savings and Sustainability.