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UpTime Solutions, a provider of wireless condition monitoring solutions, announced the appointment of Jeremy Drury as its new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). Drury will lead the company’s commercial strategy, strategic partnerships, and market development efforts as the company expands access to its technology across key industries. Drury’s appointment coincides with the 2025 Reliable Plant Conference,…

Scott Industrial Systems announces the acquisition of Automated Engineered Solutions (AES), a dynamic automation company headquartered in Oberlin, Ohio. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in Scott’s continued growth, deepening its expertise in industrial automation, custom machinery, and advanced engineering solutions. AES brings over three decades of experience delivering tailored automation systems across a…

bauma brought together machinery makers and component experts to show modern, efficient mobile design options. Bauma 2025, held recently in Munich, confirmed its reputation as the world’s premier construction-equipment exhibition. More than 600,000 visitors from 200 countries showed up to see the latest offerings from 3,601 exhibitors. The emphasis was on new machines, with a […]

June is recognized as National Safety Month, making it the perfect time to spotlight the importance of safety in the fluid power industry. The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) is dedicated year-round to promoting the highest safety standards to protect technicians, mechanics, engineers, and other industry professionals. IFPS offers comprehensive safety training and resources designed…

There is less than three weeks left to submit to the annual LEAP Awards (Leadership in Engineering Achievement Program). Celebrating the most innovative and forward-thinking products serving the design engineering space, this competition honors the most innovative engineered products/components across several of our flagship brands, including Fluid Power World, Design World, EE World, and Engineering.com. Previous…

Registration is open for the FPDA Industry Summit, to be held October 6-9, at the Hyatt Regency Greenville, South Carolina. The event features a variety of presentations, networking opportunities, and special events for fluid power, motion control and sealing distributors, and manufacturers. The event kicks off Monday, October 6 with meetings, then social activities including…

Thomas Wanke was a monumental figure in fluid power, active for more than 50 years and influencing generations of fluid power engineers through his work at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, its Fluid Power Institute, and with the National Fluid Power Association. To honor his memory and ensure that his positive impact on fluid power…

As fluid power systems grow more complex and integrated with electronic technologies, staying ahead means having the right tools to learn, adapt, and excel. The Electronic Controls Specialist (ECS) Study Manual from IFPS has been fully updated to meet the demands of today’s evolving industry. Designed for professionals preparing for the ECS certification or those…

Earlier this year, and for the first time, our sister publication, Engineering.com, along with Fluid Power World, have produced a comprehensive salary survey that shines a light on what today’s engineers are really earning and what their jobs entail. Spanning disciplines from mechanical to aerospace and covering professionals in the U.S. and Canada, this inaugural…

Singer Industrial has acquired Wilmington Rubber & Gasket Co. Inc., Wilmington, North Carolina. This strategic acquisition enhances Singer Industrial’s footprint in the Southeastern United States and reinforces its commitment to providing high-quality products and services to a diverse range of industries. Founded in 1985, Wilmington Rubber & Gasket provides industrial rubber products, including hoses, gaskets,…

Bailey International’s electronics division, formerly known as Sure Grip Controls, a provider of custom control solutions for over 30 years, announces the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art facility in Victoria, BC. Once completed, this pivotal project will integrate the division’s operations under one roof, paving the way for enhanced efficiency and innovation in serving the…

Contributed by Robert Sheaf  •  Founder of CFC Industrial Training I was recently called by a customer who attended one of our advanced hydraulic training sessions. He was having a problem with an old rolling mill. The servo-controlled cylinder was oscillating that held position on one of the rolls. This cylinder helped maintain the thickness…

Editor’s note: In this new multi-part series, Devin Purcell will tackle the skills shortage that the fluid power industry is facing and offer creative solutions to address this challenge. Contributed by Devin Purcell, Technical Trainer Following up on my discussion about the brain drain that we are experiencing in the hydraulic industry, I now offer…

Kundinger, a Wisconsin and Michigan-based company delivering products and solutions in fluid power, automation and process control to a wide range of industries, is proud to announce its Motion Systems Group has earned Diamond Team Award recognition from Parker Hannifin. The 2024 award marks Kundinger’s fourth consecutive Diamond Team Award, with previous recognition in Parker…

In addition to the thousands of new and proven machines on display at this year’s bauma 2025 exhibition in Munich, models and prototypes for next-generation equipment were also a point of focus. For example, on display this year at Liebherr’s InnovationLab was a new concept for hauling material, the S1 Vision. The novel hauler mimics […]

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 […]

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…

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…

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 […]

By Josh Cosford,  Contributing Editor I just rolled over 50 years on the speedometer of life this week, and without a doubt, this exact time in history is the craziest I’ve been a part of, and I even include the pandemic. At least during the initial stages of lockdowns and nose swabs, the world was…

Parker Hannifin will host a series of Live Talks at bauma 2025, where the company’s experts will share insights on the latest innovations shaping the future of the construction and mining industries. As these sectors undergo rapid technological transformation, the sessions will discuss in-depth some of the most pressing challenges — from hydrogen-powered machinery and […]

Ohio Fabricators Company (OFCO) has created a new tool on its website that allows OEMs, distributors and end-users to search for equivalent OFCO parts when a manufacturer, part number or part description is known. The search tool allows users to quickly find OFCO equivalents which normally ship in days from OFCO’s Ohio facility, rather than […]