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A number of technologies are enabling digitalization in fluid power systems to improve performance

Hydraulics

The Technologies Enabling Digitalization of Fluid Power Systems

Use of the Kinitics Automation KVA38 electric valve actuator at a remote natural gas wellsite demonstrates performance and methane emissions reduction benefits

Actuators

Electric Valve Actuator Proves Suitable Alternative to Methane-Venting Pneumatics

There remain challenges and opportunities for innovation in electrohydraulic valve designs

Electrohydraulics

Analyzing Challenges and Innovations in Electrohydraulic Pressure Control

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Technologies

The Shift from Fluid Power to Electromechanical Technologies

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

Hydraulics

Trump Tariffs Causing Uncertainty for Fluid Power Industry

A depiction of digital technologies associated with Industry 4.0

Sensors & Software

Digitalization Improves Performance of Hydraulics and Pneumatics

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Fluid power components with text imposed over it How Tariffs are Impacting Fluid Power and Manufacturing

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...

Automation and industrial applications are important topic areas for the fluid power and electromechanical sector

Technologies

What are the Important Automation and Industrial Fluid Power Topics?

Power & Motion is seeking input on the topics readers most want to learn about related to automation and industrial fluid power.

The Future of Electrification conference will offer insight into charging, battery and other electrification technology needs for industrial machinery

Technologies

ZAPI GROUP to Host Fourth Future of Electrification Conference

The 2025 Future of Electrification Conference will explore current challenges and opportunities for the industrial electric vehicle market.

Hydraulics

NFPA Accepting Proposals for Hydraulics Conference at iVT Expo 2025

NFPA is seeking presentation proposals for its hydraulics technology conference that will be held in conjunction with iVT Expo USA 2025.

A graphic depicting Industrial 4.0 technologies which can benefit from use of TSN

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.

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

Next-Generation Robots will Rely on Integrating AI and Motion Control

An overview of a CONEXPO outdoor lot featuring various types of construction machinery

Hydraulics

NFPA Hosting Advanced Hydraulics Conference at CONEXPO 2026

Edge computing offers many opportunities to improve privacy and component designs

Emerging Technologies

How Edge Computing can Give OEMs a Competitive Advantage

Edge computing is enabling OEMs to offer smarter component designs and predictive maintenance capabilities while addressing data privacy and latency concerns.

An overview of the bauma show grounds where a number of hydraulic technologies will be displayed

Hydraulics

Looking Forward to an Eventful Year in Hydraulics and Pneumatics

2025 is set to be a year filled with events showcasing the continued advancements taking place in the fluid power industry.

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.