Fluid Power Journal

Signs of the Times: Expanding Hydraulic Hose Performance Metrics

By Cindy Cookson, VP Hydraulics Global Product Line Management, Gates At one time, it may have been common to ask about a hose’s rating. The answer might be …

Report: Labor, Supply, Security Among Manufacturers’ Top Concerns in ‘22

By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor The labor shortage, supply chain troubles, and cybersecurity are among the top challenges facing manufacturers …

Feds Warn of Cyber Threats to Manufacturers

By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor Manufacturers are at special risk for cyber-attack, according to a January report from the federal government. The …

Sustainable Solution: A Versatile Hydraulic Option

By Carl Richter, Vice President and General Manager, Kyntronics Sustainable manufacturing is being promoted globally. Some companies feel it is important …

Wireless Command: Radio Remote Controls and Fluid Power

By Hector Sanchez and Reed Miller, Regional Sales Managers for Mobile Hydraulics, HBC-radiomatic Safety and productivity are top priorities for any machine …

Grip on Reality: Pneumatic Tooling in Automation Robotics

By Frank Langro and Mike Guelker, Festo As implementations of stationary and autonomous mobile robotics grows, the focus on innovations in end-of-arm tooling …

What Business Are We Really In?

By Brendan Casey, HydraulicSupermarket.com In the current age of “tech,” no one would seriously consider hydraulics to be a disruptive technology. But …

The 5 Most Important Lean Manufacturing Metrics

From Freedom, the Smart Manufacturing Platform This article looks at the most important manufacturing key performance indicators (KPIs), what lean …

4 Ridiculous Ways Manufacturing Is Portrayed in the Media

By Stephen Lamarca, Manufacturing Technology Analyst, Association for Manufacturing Technology Nothing makes a manufacturing technology geek madder than …

WISE UP: The Future of Fluid Power Is Smart

By Kevin P. Vanderslice, Director of Sales, ifm efector Digital transformation and Industry 4.0 are common buzz words these days. They focus on real-time data …