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    Sustainability is influencing the design of hydraulics and pneumatics
    Oct. 9, 2024
    A number of approaches are being used by the fluid power industry to aid sustainability efforts.
    Webasto
    Webasto Standard Battery Pro 40
    Sept. 18, 2024
    The Standard Battery Pro 40 has an energy content of 40 kWh to meet demand for increasing levels of power in various electric vehicle applications.
    Zero-Max
    Zero-Max ServoClass-HSN Coupling
    Sept. 17, 2024
    The ServoClass-HSN couplings combine an increased damping coefficient with Zero-Max's ServoClass clamping hub design for a high level of noise and vibration mitigation.
    Danfoss Power Solutions
    Danfoss DVG open-center directional control valve
    Sept. 12, 2024
    The DVG 60 and DVG 100 directional control valves provide higher meter-out flow and a modular design to help meet the performance requirements of various mobile machines.
    Liebherr-Aerospace
    Liebherr-Aerospace uses additive layer manufacturing to produce various components
    Sept. 11, 2024
    By 3D printing a flex shaft used in aviation applications, Liebherr-Aerospace is able to reduce component complexity, weight and maintenance.

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    Schaeffler
    Craig Hooker, Director of R&D and Mechatronics at Schaeffler in the Americas
    Sept. 9, 2024
    Craig Hooker of Schaeffler discusses how the fusion of mechanics, electronics and software is benefitting machine and vehicle performance.
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    Filter technology for hydraulic and pneumatic systems is advancing
    Sept. 5, 2024
    A desire for efficient, durable and sustainable filters capable of protecting against contamination are driving advancements in hydraulic and pneumatic filtration technology. ...
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    Routinely monitoring and maintaining hydraulic hoses is important to safety
    Aug. 19, 2024
    Martyn Smart of Pirtek outlines four strategies to follow to ensure safety when working with hydraulic machines.
    Festo Corp.
    The Fest VTUX valve terminal can be equipped with different communication technologies.
    July 1, 2024
    The VTUX valve terminal can be equipped with different communication technologies to meet various pneumatic system requirements.
    Tolomatic
    Electric actuators provide precision and reliability in a range of applications
    June 17, 2024
    Learn the key steps to successfully convert from hydraulic to electric actuators, including how to accurately determine loads and forces to ensure an optimally sized and priced...
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    Shrinking backlogs will likely lead to slowing production volumes in 2024
    May 28, 2024
    Economic uncertainty and shrinking backlogs will contribute to slower growth trends for the manufacturing sector before returning to an up cycle in 2025.
    Brian Rockwell, North American Key Account Manager (left) and Cory Knight, Automation Technical Engineer – Food and Packaging (right), Festo
    April 22, 2024
    For robotics applications where speed, force, and weight are important considerations, pneumatics remains a viable technology of choice.
    Danfoss Power Solutions
    Choosing the right hose for high-pressure hydraulic systems ensures machine performance
    March 27, 2024
    Replacing spiral hydraulic hoses with braided hoses offered cost and weight savings for a mobile equipment manufacturer without compromising on its high-pressure requirements....