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Pneumatics

NFPA Collecting Input on Industrial Fluid Power Market Drivers

Komatsu's concept lunar construction machine was among the technology advancements on display at CES 2025

Technologies

CES 2025 Spotlights Heavy Machinery Industry's Advancements in Electrification and Automation

AI and Machine Learning play an important part in the motion control of robots

Artificial Intelligence

Looking Forward to an Eventful Year in Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Highlights

Speed sensors like those pictured and other sensor types will see continued market growth over the next 10 years

Sensors & Software

Future Sensor Market Growth Will Benefit from New Technology and Applications

A new report from IDTechEx shows a 6% CAGR for the global sensors market through 2035, driven by ongoing technological developments and increased application uses.

The Parker Hannifin DFPlus Generation IV proportional valve includes an LED display for status indication

Hydraulic Valves

Proportional Valves Are Evolving to Adapt to More Demanding Applications

The addition of newer features on hydraulic proportional valves are providing greater connectivity and more precise performance.

The Tolomatic RSX High-Force Actuator line now includes five new sizes

Actuators

Tolomatic Adds New Models to Line of RSX Actuators

Tolomatic has expanded its line of RSX High-Force actuators to increase force capabilities up to 66,000 lbf.

Tribology and lubrication design trends will be discussed at the 2025 STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition

Hydraulic Fluids

Registration Open for 2025 STLE Annual Meeting

The 2025 STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition will provide 5 days of technical training, education, and more for tribology and lubrication engineers.

A number of innovations took place in the fluid power market in 2024

Hydraulics

Looking Back at an Innovative 2024 in Fluid Power

Sensor advancements and other technological developments as well as unique use cases can be counted among the highlights for hydraulics and pneumatics in 2024.

The Domin radial piston pump uses advanced electronics to provide high power density in hydraulic systems

Hydraulic Valves

Modernizing Hydraulic Systems Through New Technology Developments

Daniel Winter will take over as president of Danfoss Power Solutions

Hydraulics

Danfoss Power Solutions Names New President

Macroeconomic trends are signaling more positive conditions for the global economy

Technologies

Macroeconomic Trends to Watch in 2025

An image of the Kinitics Automation KVA38 electric valve actuator technology

Actuators

Energy Sector Looks to Electric Valve Actuators to Prevent Methane Emissions

Company acquisitions help expansion into new markets and industries

Hydraulics

Acquisitions Expand Market Opportunities for Fluid Power Component Providers

Brennan Industries, Motion and others are acquiring companies to enhance their fluid power product portfolios and market reach.

Engineers are generally satisfied with their careers due to the ability to be creative and solve challenges for varied applications

Hydraulics

Engineering Roles in Fluid Power Desirable but Difficult to Fill

Results from Power & Motion’s 2024 Salary & Career Survey demonstrate satisfaction with fluid power engineering roles but continued difficulty in filling them.