Fluid Power Journal

Simulation is a Window into the Future of Your Manufacturing Operation

By Travis Hill, Senior Engineering Project Manager, Mississippi State University The National Academy of Engineering and the National Research Council have …

How Manufacturing Companies Can Hire Smarter

By Tom Hunley, Product Marketing Manager, Jobvite Mirroring most sectors, the manufacturing industry is on the path to job recovery. With manufacturing jobs on …

ACE Mini Shock Absorbers Serve Badminton Robot

An independent research center in Belgium that helps nonprofit institutions demonstrate new technologies recently constructed a unique system: a …

Vacuum Venturis: Air-Powered Generators

By Dane Spivak, Engineering Manager, Davasol Inc. Do you ever wonder why it is hard to open a door when it is windy outside? The reason is vacuum is applied to …

On Target: Meeting Cleanliness Levels with Bypass Filtration

By Mark Barnes, Senior Vice President, Global Business Development, Des-Case Corporation Most fluid power specialists recognize the importance of hydraulic …

No-Leak Zone: The Mighty Mechanical Face Seal

By Michael Cook, Global Segment Director, Off-Highway and Marketing Americas Segment Manager, Fluid Power, and Nicolò Olivetti, Product Manager, Research …

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 …

Zero-Max Offers Overload Safety Devices

Zero-Max overload safety devices protect motor and drive systems from overload while offering options to withstand corrosive environments and necessary …

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 …