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    Stable business activity expected for metalforming manufacturers
    Pneumatics

    Metalformer Business Activity Remains Steady in March 2024

    Stable business conditions are anticipated for metalforming manufacturers in the coming months according to the March PMA Business Conditions Report.
    Joel Honeyman, Vice President of Global Innovation at Bobcat Co.
    Emerging Technologies

    Bobcat Aims to Make a Big Leap in Construction Equipment Design

    An emphasis on developing electrification and automation solutions will bring a range of benefits to the construction equipment industry.
    S. Jensen
    Construction equipment with hydraulics on display at CONEXPO
    Hydraulics

    Fluid Power Will Continue to be Important Part of CONEXPO 2026

    Although IFPE will not be co-located with CONEXPO 2026, fluid power will still be represented at this large construction equipment event.
    Emerging Technologies

    Understanding Proportional Control Valve Circuits

    Proper circuit design for proportional control valves ensures optimized system performance.
    LexxPluss Inc.
    LexxPlus autonomous mobile robots will be introduced to the U.S. market
    News

    This Week in Power & Motion: LexxPluss Bringing Robotic Solutions to U.S.

    LexxPluss is investing in the U.S. robotics market due to growth opportunities it sees in the region, Siemens has acquired the ebm-papst industrial drive business, and more industry...
    ABB
    ABB's refitted robotics facility in the U.S. will help meet growing demand for robots
    News

    This Week in Power & Motion: Manufacturers Invest in New and Updated Facilities to Meet Future Market Growth

    Several companies have announced the construction of new or expanded manufacturing facilities in recent months to meet growing market demand for their products.
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    Incorporation of electronics and IoT is shifting fluid power designs
    Hydraulics

    Fluid Power is Expanding Beyond Hydraulics and Pneumatics

    The NFPA's addition of a new member category demonstrates the ongoing evolution of the fluid power industry.
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    backup rings are critical to the performance of high-pressure aerospace hydraulic systems which power landing gears
    Hydraulic Seals

    Why Backup Rings are Critical to High-Pressure Aerospace Hydraulic Systems

    Backup rings are small but important components which enhance the reliability and longevity of high-pressure aerospace hydraulic systems.
    Danfoss Power Solutions
    The Editron EC-C1700B-420 is a heavy-duty electric converter developed for electric or hybrid drivetrains.
    News

    This Week in Power & Motion: Danfoss Editron Electric Converter Wins Innovation Award

    Danfoss Editron's new electric converter has won an AE50 Award, Poclain has acquired an electric motor manufacturer, registration is open for STLE's annual meeting and more industry...