A note from the editor
In our October issue of Fluid Power World, my commentary takes a look at the growing role of automation and sensors in mobile machinery, where OEMs are increasingly focused on automating specific functions and improving machine performance rather than chasing fully autonomous equipment. Josh Cosford gets cheeky comparing the auto industry’s move to digital interfaces to enshittification. Our departments provide fundamentals on actuators, IoT sensors, and as always, tips on better compressed air management.
Smart technology takes center stage in our feature coverage. Our look at smart pneumatics explores how sensors, digital electronics and software-defined functionality are transforming packaging equipment, providing greater flexibility while helping manufacturers reduce downtime, improve energy efficiency and identify potential failures before they become problems.
We wrap up with our industrial hydraulics feature, visiting the world of utility-scale solar construction, where hydraulic power packs and pressure intensifiers are helping crews install millions of fasteners efficiently and reliably. Together, these stories offer a snapshot of where fluid power is headed: more connected and intelligent, but still firmly grounded in solving real-world machine and system challenges.
Thanks for reading!
Mary C. Gannon • Editor-in-Chief
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