Fluid Power Journal

Then and Now—1994-2019: 25 Years of Innovation

By Cindy Cookson, Director, Global Product Line – Hydraulics, Gates Corporation The Gates Corporation was founded 108 years ago in 1911, and today, it is a …

Telescopic Handler Doubles Lifespan with Innovative Repair Design

By Steven North, Design and Project Engineer, Apex Hydraulics, Ltd. The construction industry is a gruelling environment for machinery. The heavy lifting, …

IO-Link: A Step Toward Smart Manufacturing

By Sam Skelton, CFPPS Festo Corporation Control engineers and plant maintenance personnel responsible for machine design and maintenance are continuously …

Pneuchair Unveiled at Water Park

A new waterproof motorized wheelchair that runs entirely on compressed air was unveiled April 7 at Morgan’s Wonderland, a 25-acre theme park in San …

Tech and Innovation on Display at IFPE and CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017

A forward-looking vision for construction and infrastructure took center stage at CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2017, from the unveiling of the world’s first …

Innovation is the Key to Progress

I have heard many engineers complain that industry is too timid when it comes to innovation. Incremental improvements are pursued while major opportunities for …

Eaton Drives Efficiency with Hybrid Lift Truck Technology Test Drive

Eaton is moving lift truck technology to the leading edge with its new hydraulic hybrid solution. Engineers from the world’s leading lift truck manufacturers …

CCEFP Fluid Power Innovation and Research Conference (FPIRC14) Recap

The 2014 CCEFP Fluid Power Innovation and Research Conference (FPIRC14) was held October 13-16, 2014 at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn. By all …

Fluid Power Innovation & Research Conference 2014

Manufacturers, OEMs, researchers, and media from around the nation will convene at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tenn., from October 13-16, 2014 for the …

Mobile Market Q&A

John Treharn, Vice President Business Development – Hydraulics Group, Parker Hannifin Corp.  John works with the company’s divisions to advance long-term …