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Putting the people first in fluid power
I’ve just returned from two intensive days at the Danfoss Distributor Meeting, where I had the opportunity to learn what Danfoss Power Solutions is homing in on with its distribution customer base. And while it was interesting and informative to learn about its updates to its industrial lines or electrification solutions, I was hit with…
Yet another reason hydraulics is superior
If you’re tired of my missives about cars, this is your chance to click away. Conversely, if you enjoyed my article on enshittification (see our October issue and live link here), this example will make you pine for the good old days of automotive technology. “But Josh, what does hydraulics have to do with cars?…
Arrowfly, Fluid Power World’s parent company, launches AI for Engineers initiative
New year-round initiative unites a dedicated news desk, a flagship conference, original research, and an advisory board, grounded in the engineering community’s most trusted editorial brands Arrowfly, the award-winning B2B media and marketing parent company of Fluid Power World, today announced the launch of AI for Engineers, a year-round resource for engineers and technical leaders…
Q&A with Danfoss Power Solutions president Daniel Winter
At the Danfoss Distributor Meeting earlier this month, I had the opportunity to sit down with Daniel Winter, president of Danfoss Power Solutions, for the first time since he took the helm in January 2025. Read on to see where he says Danfoss will continue to grow, what its strategic advantages are, and how it’s…
Plant engineer learns why compressed air drying matters
By Ron Marshall, Contributing Editor Fred had been the plant engineer at the packaging facility for nearly ten years, and he thought he understood his compressed air system well. The compressors ran, the machines worked most of the time, and whenever there was a moisture problem someone usually changed a filter or drained a receiver […]
Profiles in Fluid Power: Rahul Deshmukh steers Alkon into the future
For the first time in its history, Alkon has tapped an outsider to lead the company. Fluid Power World’s Mary Gannon sat down with Alkon’s new CEO Rahul Deshmukh, to see where he will be focusing as he takes the helm at the company. Known for its pneumatic fittings, tubing, cylinders, and valves — for…
Design Guide to Hose Safety
Hose safety is critical in our industry, as it accounts for some of the most dangerous and life-threatening injuries in industrial operation. In the U.S., OSHA reports that approximately 600 hose injection injuries occur every year. And in its Accident Investigation Search, a variety of hose whip, injuries due to hose failure and more are…
September 2026 Issue: Construction machinery trends
A note from the editor In our September issue of Fluid Power World, we concentrate on how digital technology, connectivity, electrification and smarter controls are being integrated into systems. Our cover story from Bosch Rexroth looks at how construction machinery is embracing connected systems, while our Design Notes feature explores HeavyTech’s ground-up approach to hybrid…
Learning a thing or two from the auto industry
If you’re a longtime reader, you know I’m a car guy. I love the look and smell of a hot rod, but I grew up on Japanese hot hatches and eventually developed a taste for the power and refinement of German luxury brands. I love discovering great new music while still keeping the soundtrack of…
AutomationDirect adds guided cylinders and pneumatic silencers
AutomationDirect has added Metal Work 12 mm dual guide rod cylinders to its guided actuator lineup for packaging, material handling and industrial automation applications. Available with stroke lengths from 10 mm to 250 mm, the double-acting cylinders include dual guide rods for stability, a magnetic piston for position sensing and integrated sensor slots for switch […]
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Energy Efficiency in Hydraulics: Challenges and Solutions
Hydraulic systems are a fundamental technology in manufacturing and industrial operations. Widely used in applications such as metal forming, plastics processing, heavy equipment, and automated production lines, hydraulics are valued for their high-power density, robustness, and reliability. As energy efficiency becomes an increasingly important consideration across industries, attention is turning toward how hydraulic systems can…
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Steer-by-wire becomes the focus of automation in mobile machines
See how major manufacturers are reinventing steering to ensure safe and reliable control as machines become more autonomous. At CONEXPO earlier this year, I had an opportunity to hail a ride from a Zoox taxi, an autonomous vehicle that provided rides to very specific destinations. That’s what really stood out to me as we cruised […]
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Plant engineer learns why compressed air drying matters
By Ron Marshall, Contributing Editor Fred had been the plant engineer at the packaging facility for nearly ten years, and he thought he understood his compressed air system well. The compressors ran, the machines worked most of the time, and whenever there was a moisture problem someone usually changed a filter or drained a receiver […]
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Donaldson reservoir headspace dryer controls moisure, extends fluid life
Donaldson Company Inc. has introduced the Donaldson Hy-Pro Reservoir Headspace Dryer. The Reservoir Headspace Dryer (RHD) removes free, emulsified, and dissolved water from hydraulic and lubrication fluids in their reservoirs by generating dry air and circulating it through the headspace. The process enables moisture to transfer from the oil to the dry air stream. The […]
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Arrowfly, Fluid Power World’s parent company, launches AI for Engineers initiative
New year-round initiative unites a dedicated news desk, a flagship conference, original research, and an advisory board, grounded in the engineering community’s most trusted editorial brands Arrowfly, the award-winning B2B media and marketing parent company of Fluid Power World, today announced the launch of AI for Engineers, a year-round resource for engineers and technical leaders…
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Fundamentals of tube bending for hydraulic power units
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor I’ve been in the fluid power industry for over two decades, and I’ve made precisely one hydraulic tube, which was an assignment for one of my hydraulic classes at Mohawk College. Despite my personal lack of man-hours bending tubes, every hydraulic professional should understand the principles of tube bending. I’m […]
