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    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.
    Danfoss Power Solutions
    Daniel Winter will take over as president of Danfoss Power Solutions
    Hydraulics

    Danfoss Power Solutions Names New President

    Daniel Winter will succeed Eric Alström as president of Danfoss Power Solutions.
    Briggs & Stratton
    The Vanguard brand batteries, electric motors and other electrification components
    Hydraulics

    Briggs & Stratton Adds New Fluid Power Partners to Electrification Network

    Two new companies have joined the Vanguard Battery Technology Partner program, bringing their fluid power expertise to the creation of optimized electric powered machines.
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    Shipments for hydraulic components continued their downward trend in October 2024
    Hydraulics

    Fluid Power Shipments Up in October but Continue Trending Downward

    Data from the National Fluid Power Association shows total fluid power shipments rose in October compared to the previous month but remained down from 2023 levels.
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    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.
    Thomson Industries Inc.
    Thomson Industries 48V Electrak MD actuator
    Actuators

    Thomson Introduces 48V Version of Electrak MD Actuator for Battery-Powered Systems

    The 48V Electrak MD actuator can handle loads up to 2 kN within battery-powered applications.
    Eaton
    Eaton VS6 electronic differential pressure sensor
    Sensors & Software

    Eaton Electronic Differential Pressure Sensor Detects Clogs in Filters

    The VS6 sensor continuously measures the differential pressure within hydraulic and lubrication oil filters to determine if a clog exists.
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    Packaging machinery is forecast to grow modestly in 2024
    Technologies

    Packaging Machinery a Bright Spot for Manufacturing Sector

    Interact Analysis is forecasting 0.5% growth for the global packaging machinery market which will help prop up the broader machinery sector in 2024.
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    Industrial applications are important to the hydraulics and pneumatics market
    Pneumatics

    NFPA Seeks Volunteers for Industrial Fluid Power Technology Roadmap Development

    The NFPA is seeking input from hydraulics and pneumatics experts on technological needs for industrial applications.