Today, it feels like AI is everywhere. But what are the use cases for it in the hydraulics and pneumatics industry? That’s a question myself and many others continue to ask as the capabilities and potential uses for AI increase.
Results from Power & Motion’s 2025 Salary & Career Survey, as outlined in the top story of today’s newsletter, show AI is having an impact on hydraulics and pneumatics, but it remains limited at the moment.
Currently, it appears to primarily be used as a tool for research, included in some software development programs, and is helping ease tasks such as creation of documents and marketing materials.
When it comes to using AI within fluid power systems and machines, there is a lot of potential for it to enable predictive maintenance, automation and even performance enhancements. Many of these are in the early stages or have yet to be employed in the market, but demonstrate the continued advancements occurring within the hydraulics and pneumatics industry.
Are you using AI in your fluid power system designs? Do you see opportunities for this technology within the industry? Take our latest poll to let us know or reach out to me directly at [email protected] to offer your thoughts.
Sara Jensen, Editor, Power & Motion
