Fluid Power Journal

NFPA Says Exhibit Space Opens Up at IFPE

Due to exhibitors canceling attendance at next year’s International Fluid Power Exhibition, limited space has opened up in South Hall, the National Fluid …

New Fluid Power Reference Handbook Ships

Thank you to all the individuals who pre-ordered the IFPS a New Fluid Power Reference Handbook© – The Ultimate Resource for Hydraulic, Pneumatic, and …

Motion Control of a Single Actuator Against a Resistive Load

This series of articles covers the basic safety and energy-saving requirements of a hydraulic system. This third installment presents ideas for motion control …

Safety Locks Keep Opera Singing

As with all theater performances, the illusion of a reality on an opera stage must be preserved seamlessly and without visual distraction. Safety for the …

What is Mechatronics?

The latest buzzword used within colleges and among many industry leaders is “mechatronics.” If one consults Wikipedia, the definition provided there is: …

Motion Control Technology Advances Aid Precision Automotive Manufacturing

Sometimes it’s not enough to simply close the control loop. Traditional control algorithms rely on eliminating an error between what is happening (as …

Good Housekeeping Keeps Solenoid Valves Happy

The health of any motion control system is only as good as the health of its components. Because of their small size, solenoid valves can sometimes get …