A note from the editor
In our April issue, we explore how hydraulics is increasingly being shaped by system-level thinking, electrification, and smarter machine integration. From the show floor at CONEXPO to conversations with engineers and technology leaders, one theme stood out repeatedly: hydraulics is no longer viewed as a standalone technology, but as part of a broader machine architecture that blends electronics, controls, software, and mechanical design.
This issue takes a closer look at those trends through both foundational education and forward-looking design discussions. Our feature interview with Lingong Group examines how mobile equipment manufacturers are approaching electrification, software-defined machine control, and modular hydraulic platforms for the next generation of off-highway machinery. We also share a similar discussion with the HydraForce leadership team for Bosch Rexroth Compact Hydraulics.
We spotlight the latest developments in hydraulic valves, from fundamentals education to new technologies designed for smarter control, brake-by-wire systems, and improved efficiency. Alongside these stories, we continue to emphasize the practical engineering knowledge that remains critical to fluid power design — including articles on wear rings, pressure spikes, compressed air efficiency, and evolving system integration strategies.
Thanks for reading!
Mary C. Gannon • Editor-in-Chief
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