The Balluff Automation-In-Action demo van visited seven universities and colleges in five days during the week of April 11th 2016. Balluff’s demo van is a mobile tradeshow demonstrating a variety of automation applications across many different technologies and industries. The Balluff Automation-In-Action demo van stopped for several hours at different Engineering and Technology schools in […]
Industry News
i-Design Integrated Manifold Design Tool
HydraForce has released the latest version of i-Design, its circuit design tool. Version 5 of i-Design supports the trends toward integrated hydraulic systems, expanded use of electro-hydraulics, and greater global application of hydraulic manifolds and cartridge valves. i-Design is a manifold design software that allows users to create custom integrated manifold circuits, specify valve assembly […]
12 eye-catching machines from Bauma
Hydraulics was at the heart of almost all of the hundreds of machines on display last week at Bauma 2016. Here’s a look at a dozen of them that drew a crowd and caught our eye. (Click on the numbers below the social media logos to advance to the other pages.) 1. Komatsu mining excavator […]
The future of fluid power and mobile equipment
To gain perspective on the trends and innovations at this year’s Bauma fair, we had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Bertram Hoffmann, member of the executive board of Bosch Rexroth and president of the company’s business unit for mobile applications. Here are his views on trends in fluid power and mobile equipment, and how […]
Bauma and sustainability
While hydraulic and machine performance and value are front and center at Bauma, sustainability is a key theme as well. Since 1991 productivity in the construction machinery sector has been flat in terms of output per hour, signifying the need for more automation, labor saving and worker safety. That’s according to Juergen Weber, head of […]
Bauma opens today
Bauma, one of the world’s leading exhibitions for construction and mining equipment, opened today in Munich. With 17 halls and an expansive outdoor display area, the show has a total exhibition area of more than 600,000 m2—making it the world’s largest trade show. Attendance is expected to exceed 500,000 visitors. Hydraulics winners of the Bauma […]
Challenging college students to love hydraulics
This week, I had the good fortune to attend the Chainless Challenge, one of the most creative design competitions you’re likely to find. A decade ago, some Parker Hannifin engineers came up with the idea of challenging college engineering students to design a hydraulic bicycle. Basically, students have to strip the chain drive off a […]
MSOE heads up technical sessions at the Fluid Power Technical Conference
The inaugural Fluid Power Technical Conference, presented by Fluid Power World, will be held at the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Kern Center June 21 and 22. I can say with confidence that all of us at Fluid Power World are excited about this event, as it marks the first conference we’ve embarked upon and brings […]
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions appoints President of Marketing Americas
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of precision seals and bearings, appoints Linda Muroski, President of Marketing Americas, headquartered in Fort Wayne, Ind. Muroski joins Trelleborg Sealing Solutions from BASF where she held several leadership roles starting in 2000 and most recently served as the Director of Water Solutions, North America. With extensive […]
Canadian Fluid Power Association hosts its Annual General Meeting
The Canadian Fluid Power Association is hosting its Annual General Meeting this May 4 – 6, 2016. This year’s event is being held at the spectacular Chateau Montebello, in stunning Montebello Québec. The conference includes the board of directors meeting, in addition to business networking receptions, workshops and a series of keynote speeches. Keynote topics […]