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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.
    National Fluid Power Association
    National Fluid Power Association Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge brings together student teams to develop and race fluid power-based vehicles
    Hydraulics

    Record Number of Student Teams Participating in NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge

    A record 26 university teams are participating in the 2024-25 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge.
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    Vacuum grippers and other pneumatic technologies are utilized with many robots
    Pneumatics

    Pneumatics a Key Piece of the Automation Puzzle in Packaging Applications

    Advancements in pneumatics continue to make them the motion control technology of choice in automated systems for packaging machinery.

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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.
    SMC Corp.
    SMC VBA Series Energy Saving Booster Regulator allows users to increase pressure where needed
    Pneumatics

    A Positive Outlook for Pneumatics Market in 2025

    SMC Corp. is optimistic about the market rebound anticipated in 2025 and continued technological development opportunities for pneumatics.
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    Full assembly of Proportion-Air AODD pump controller
    Pneumatics

    Proportion-Air Pump Controller Optimizes AODD Pump Operation

    The pump controller for air-operated double diaphragm pumps ensures consistent material flow to prevent potential wear issues.
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    eBook: Sustainability Technologies and Trends

    Download this eBook to learn how sustainability is influencing the development of fluid power and electromechanical motion control technologies.
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    Packaging machines use a range of fluid power and electromechanical motion control technologies
    Technologies

    PACK EXPO 2024 Showcasing Latest Technologies for Packaging and Processing

    A range of new fluid power and electromechanical motion control technologies for packaging and processing machinery will be highlighted at PACK EXPO 2024.