Contributed by Marcel Stamber-Bur, Development – Industrial Valves, Thomas Daniel, Application Development – Industrial Valves, Lars Hauptmann, Product Division Marketing, Dr. Nora Nagele, Head of Product Division Marketing – all Hydac Fluidtechnik, GMBH, Sulzbach/Saarland The requirements for machine tools with regards to energy efficiency and quality have increased continuously over recent years. They need to…

Helios Technologies Inc. is expanding its electro-proportional cartridge valve offerings with new solutions from its operating company Sun Hydraulics. Designed to meet customer requirements and enhance operational performance for a wide range of applications, Sun Hydraulics has designed proportional relief valves that fit into the compact T-10A cavity, ensuring compatibility and seamless integration with existing…

In celebration of Earth Day, Continental is highlighting its Crimper Recycling Program, a practical initiative that allows customers across the United States to trade in outdated Continental crimpers in exchange for new, high-performance models. The program promotes responsible end-of-life management of equipment while helping businesses optimize operations with the latest technology. “The Crimper Recycling Program […]

In a world of cutting emissions and designing sustainable machines, it’s often the shiny new innovations that get all the headlines. But one aspect of fluid power that’s often overlooked is its part in the circular economy. Legacy components still have a place in the mobile and industrial machines that may be running for decades.…

Among the key drivers advancing next-generation construction machinery developments, operator safety remains at the forefront. In one such example at this year’s bauma exhibition in Munich, CASE Construction Equipment presented Impact, a new machine concept that is said to represent a significant step forward in construction technology of the future. Impact is based on an […]

Hitachi Construction Machinery unveiled its vision for the future of construction equipment at bauma with what’s described as a pioneering excavator concept, LANDCROS One. This machine development represents a fundamental shift in how machinery interacts with operators, job sites, and the broader construction ecosystem, said company officials. In collaboration with Granstudio, an automotive and mobility […]

The International bauma Innovation Award honors cutting-edge technology developments related to construction and mining machinery and processes. The show organizers award the prize to research and development teams from companies and universities around the world that are bringing practical leading technology to market readiness while focusing on resources, the environment and people. Winner of the […]

Air is a troublesome contaminant in hydraulic fluid. Once it enters and becomes entrained, it’s a pain to remove. If it goes undetected or unmitigated, it can delay system response, decrease performance, degrade the fluid, and wreak havoc on hydraulic pumps. “It’s not like the bubbles that rise to the surface in your glass of […]

Cold presses using Delta Motion controllers help ensure consistently stronger, more accurate fittings for military vessels. With roots in the 1960s, W&O Supply has a lengthy pedigree in serving the maritime industry, doing everything from repairing valves to supplying pipe to retrofitting military vessels. The company has 18 branches across the U.S., Europe, and Asia,…

Fluid power manufacturers return to the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston May 5-8 to showcase their durable, reliable and powerful designs. With a new theme of Waves of Innovation >> Offshore Energy Excellence, OTC will highlight the groundbreaking advancements in offshore energy May 5-8 at Houston’s NRG Park, showcasing the industry’s drive for innovation. As…

Danfoss Power Solutions today announced the launch of its Synflex by Danfoss 3TMH thermoplastic hydraulic hose. The hose is designed to bring superior performance to material handling machinery such as telehandlers, boom lifts, scissor lifts, and more. Synflex 3TMH hose offers excellent durability and reliability. The hose is 10 times more abrasion resistant than comparable […]

The Fluid Power Systems & Technology Division (FPST) of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and The University of Bath Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control (PTMC) will once again host the 2025 International Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control (FPMC). This year’s event will be held in Anaheim, California, August 17-20.…

Six years ago, the International Fluid Power Society relaunched the industry’s Fluid Power Hall of Fame, having its first class in 2019 after several decades. The Hall of Fame was established to acknowledge those individuals who have dedicated their careers and have made significant contributions to fluid power technology. Over the past six years, 32…

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) announced the winners of their 2025 Spotlight on New Technology Award, which is given exclusively to OTC exhibitors who are reshaping the offshore energy sector through their innovation and development of technologies. This year, 10 technologies were selected for their demonstrated advancements in the industry. Bosch Rexroth was recognized for…

Danfoss Power Solutions launch its Thorx CLM 12 T cam lobe motor at bauma last week. Designed for construction machinery with rubber track drives, such as compact track loaders, the motor joins the CLM 8 S and CLM 4 S motors for skid steer loaders in the Thorx lineup. The CLM 12 T motor offers […]

   Supporting the people who continue to build fluid power Fluid power saves lives. That is how Captain Stewart McQuillan addressed the audience at the National Fluid Power Association’s annual conference in February. McQuillan, Colonel Sean McClung and Kristen Christy opened the conference to highlight their foundation and introduce the industry to a device…

Fluid power saves lives. That is how Captain Stewart McQuillan addressed the audience at the National Fluid Power Association’s annual conference in February. McQuillan, Colonel Sean McClung and Kristen Christy opened the conference to highlight their foundation and introduce the industry to a device he created to allow him to continue flying helicopters despite being…

At this year’s bauma, HydraForce is spotlighting its latest innovations in smart, compact hydraulic technology — aligning with the industry’s broader shift toward electrification, efficiency, and integrated intelligence. Visitors can see HydraForce and Bosch Rexroth technologies in Hall 3, Booth 327. A key focus is the Rexroth EDG-OBE, now available with onboard electronics (OBE). These […]

The Continental Executive Board has today decided to make the ContiTech group sector independent, spinning its industrial rubber business off from its automotive and tire business.  As the board evaluates next steps, a sale of the Contitech business is likely in the future, which is to be implemented after the spin-off of the Automotive group […]

With the compact, integrated MPR Performance radial piston motor, Bosch Rexroth brings more flexibility to the design of small mobile machines and increases productivity and energy efficiency. Compared to the MCR3, the patented motor design saves around 25% in components and up to 30% in length. This advancement reduces installation space and lowers the machine’s […]

Parker Hannifin has launched the new T8MINI medium-duty, fixed-displacement vane pump series. It can be seen at bauma in Hall A4, Booth 215. The T8MINI achieves very high operational speeds and high service pressure at low displacement volumes. It is designed and optimized to meet the growing demand for more efficient, low-carbon electrical equipment and […]

At bauma, Danfoss Power Solutions yesterday announced the launch of its X1P family of open-circuit piston pumps, built on the all-new X1 platform. Designed for medium-power mobile machinery applications such as skid steer and compact track loaders, mini and compact excavators, and telehandlers, the X1P pump delivers performance in a compact, highly flexible package. Its […]

Manufacturers of mining machinery, oil and gas plants and chemical plants can now also use the tried-and-tested PSL-CAN directional spool valve with onboard electronics from HAWE Hydraulik in potentially explosive atmospheres. The actuating head has been redesigned to comply with current regulations such as ATEX, IECEx, MA and CCC. The combination of intelligent valve control, […]

Hydraulic — and even pneumatic — cylinders are used massively throughout auto manufacturing, providing the power, precision and durability needed. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor If you’re (un)lucky enough to sell and service hydraulics in the automotive manufacturing industry, you understand life in the belly of the beast. The automotive manufacturing industry is not for…

A company producing vinyl siding was using a lower pressure blower to blow water off the product as it came out of its production machine. But the blower failed, and the staff quickly rigged up some compressed air nozzles consuming about 50 cfm. An air auditor noticed this misuse and flagged it as an inappropriate […]