Fluid Power Journal

Carpe Diem: Seizing Your Opportunities

By Rhea Seddon Common laments we often hear are: _I wish I had. . . I should have. . . If only I had. . ._ They stem from an inability to recognize or act on …

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 …

Eaton Adds Higher Volume Fluid Purifier

To increase the reliability, service life, and efficiency of hydraulic systems, Eaton’s filtration division recently added a higher volume flow rate system …

Fluid Power Engineer Jack Slater Dies

Memorial service set for March. John G. “Jack” Slater, 95, of Milwaukee, who was inducted into the Fluid Power Hall of Fame in 2020, died Nov. 30. …

Hydraulic Component Repair: Rebuild, Remanufacture, or Replace?

By Emily Newton Anyone who owns or manages hydraulic systems must figure out what to do when repairs become necessary. There are usually three main options to …

NFPA Offers Workforce Development Activities

The National Fluid Power Association is offering members opportunities to participate in workforce development activities aimed at cultivating the next …

Raising the bar – Flow Controls: If in Doubt…

By Dan Helgerson, Fluid Power Journal Technical Editor— It’s probably the case that a high percentage of those reading this article have designed or …

Thompson Pump Once Again Honored with Prestigious Cigna Well-Being Award, 2nd Year in a Row

One of the nation’s leading manufacturers of heavy-duty portable bypass and dewatering pumps is honored for its outstanding culture of well-being for the …

TSN Technology Boosts Digital Manufacturing

New functionalities reshape industrial communications —By Thomas Burke, Global Strategic Advisor, CC-Link Partner Association Time-Sensitive Networking (TSN) …