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Silvain Fauriaux of Regal Rexnord and Stefan Eichler of Danfoss Power Solutions discuss the new technological developments their companies have undertaken to aid electrification...
Sept. 23, 2025
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Tony Welter of Danfoss Power Solutions discusses the benefits of hydrostatic transmissions and how their uptake is increasing in the mobile equipment industry.
Aug. 25, 2025
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A panel of industry experts discuss the various aspects which should be considered during the design of electrification systems to ensure their safe operation.
July 2, 2025
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Florent Orget of Emerson discusses the role electric actuator selection plays in the digital transformation and achieving Overall Equipment Effectiveness in manufacturing.
June 23, 2025

Hydraulics

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Winners and honorees for the 2025 EDGE Awards include advancements in chip technology, PLCs, automation hardware and more.
Sept. 19, 2025
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A wheel loader with red lines coming out of it to illustrate electrification
Experts from Regal Rexnord and Danfoss Power Solutions offer their insight on how electrification is prompting new technology developments and market opportunities.
Sept. 17, 2025
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CNC machining of a metal component
Surface textures and finishing methods are an important factor to consider to maintain the accuracy and repeatability of motion control systems.
Sept. 15, 2025
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A close up view of pneumatic components
The newest data from the National Fluid Power Association shows shipments of fluid power products declined in July 2025.
Sept. 11, 2025

Pneumatics

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Pneumatics play a crucial role in semiconductor manufacturing, offering the precision, speed, and cleanliness required for production of these delicate electronic components. ...
Sept. 24, 2025
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Performance requirements, system architectures and long-term costs are among the factors to consider when determining whether to make the switch from pneumatic to electric actuation...
Sept. 22, 2025
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Hydraulic hoses and other components on an industrial machine
Projected growth in data centers, defense, semiconductors and other industrial sectors will bring market opportunities for the fluid power industry in 2026 and beyond.
Sept. 9, 2025
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Bosch Rexroth, ContiTech, and other fluid power companies are expanding their footprints in North America to better serve regional customers through enhanced supply chains and...
Sept. 3, 2025

Mechatronics

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The use of sensors in fluid power systems is increasing to improve performance and data collection capabilities.
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A close up view of hydraulic components on a construction machine
Market forecasts shared during the NFPA IEOC 2025 indicate a recovery may be in store for the fluid power industry and some of its customer markets.
Aug. 18, 2025
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Seals are an important component to consider when designing a robot as choosing the right option can assure long-term performance is achieved.
Aug. 18, 2025
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NFPA shipment and order data for June 2025 shows signs of positive momentum for the hydraulics and pneumatics industry.
Aug. 7, 2025

Sensors & Software

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Construction industry veteran Ken Gray outlines how the creation of smarter hydraulics is enabling automation of heavy-duty mobile equipment.
Sept. 8, 2025
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Software and communication protocols have become integral to ensuring safe operation of batteries, chargers and other aspects within the electric vehicle ecosystem.
Aug. 27, 2025
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Rising demand for on-site hydraulic and industrial hose services helped PIRTEK USA achieve strong growth during the second quarter of 2025.
Aug. 13, 2025
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The ECU in front of three manifold types available in the Mako Hydraulics development kit
The Mako Hydraulics development platform is comprised of a control unit and manifold with built-in intelligence to reduce design time for hydraulic motion control circuits.
Aug. 11, 2025

Technologies

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A recovery is forecast for the global off-highway equipment market in 2026 while infrastructure investments and other megatrends will drive long-term growth.
July 30, 2025
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A closeup view of a second-generation Global Vehicle Inverter from Parker Hannifin
Inverters play a crucial role in electric vehicles by enabling energy conversion and torque control, ultimately contributing to improved efficiency and performance.
July 28, 2025
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A closeup view of the Artimus Robotics HASEL actuator
Development of a hydraulically amplified self-healing electrostatic actuator aims to improve soft robotics by overcoming the limitations of traditional actuation technologies....
July 23, 2025
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Real-time motion feedback is helping address challenges in prototyping and injection molding, enabling improved manufacturing capabilities and quality.
July 16, 2025