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    Tariffs are making business planning difficult for manufacturers importing and exporting goods and materials
    Hydraulics

    Trump Tariffs Causing Uncertainty for Fluid Power Industry

    The speed at which the Trump administration is implementing tariffs, and changing the terms of them, is making business planning difficult for fluid power companies.
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    Demand for hydraulic and pneumatic components was down again in December 2024
    Hydraulics

    Fluid Power Shipments Close Out 2024 on Downward Trend

    NFPA data for December 2024 shows a continued decline for fluid power shipments and orders.
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    Hydraulic fluid made for cold weather conditions ensures machine performance
    Hydraulic Fluids

    Renewable Lubricants Develops Biodegradable Hydraulic Fluids for Cold Temperatures

    The Bio-Ultimax 1200LT Hydraulic Fluids are formulated for use in low-temperature conditions while also meeting OEM and biodegradability requirements.
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    Sensors & Software

    Digitalization Improves Performance of Hydraulics and Pneumatics

    The digitalization of fluid power components is enabling improved control, communication and other performance benefits to create more productive and efficient machines.
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    Hydraulics

    How Tariffs are Impacting Fluid Power, Electronics and Other Manufacturing Sectors

    Endeavor Business Media editors weigh in on the potential supply chain and operational difficulties impacting their respective industries due to tariffs put in place by the Trump...
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    The fluid power industry is finding ways to use artificial intelligence and machine learning
    Hydraulics

    Do Opportunities Exist for AI and Machine Learning in Fluid Power?

    Artificial intelligence and machine learning are everywhere, but the fluid power industry is still determining what opportunities are possible with these technologies.
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    Integration of AI into design tools can help improve the overall development process
    Computer Aided Design

    AI-Powered Design Tools Can Enhance Fluid Power Product Development

    Inclusion of artificial intelligence in design tools has the ability to improve the product development process for hydraulics and pneumatics.
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    Controls & Instrumentation

    Understanding the Benefits and Installation Requirements of TSN

    Time-sensitive networking offers many advantages to industrial automation applications but certain factors need to be considered when implementing the technology.
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    Pneumatics are frequently used in industrial automation applications
    Pneumatics

    NFPA Collecting Input on Industrial Fluid Power Market Drivers

    NFPA is asking the hydraulics and pneumatics sector for insight on industrial machinery application requirements to help shape its next technology roadmap.