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    Hydraulic components on a machine
    Hydraulics

    Fluid Power Shipments Drop in November 2024

    The latest NFPA data shows fluid power shipments dropped in November compared to the previous month.
    S. Jensen
    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.
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    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.
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    Creating systems for safe machine operation is critical for fluid power and machine manufacturers
    Pneumatics

    NFPA Introduces Functional Safety White Paper

    The NFPA's newest white paper aims to provide a resource to help guide development of Functional Safety systems for hydraulic and pneumatic applications.
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    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.

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    Pneumatics

    Technology Advancements for Pneumatic Systems

    Download this ebook to learn how technological advancements are aiding the continued use of pneumatics in various applications.
    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.
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    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.