Technological advancements over the last several years have made the fluid power versus electric actuation debate an increasingly present one for design teams. Hydraulics, pneumatics and electric solutions all have their pros and cons, and applications for which each is the best fit. But there are also some common misconceptions in the industry about these technologies.
So with Halloween approaching, the Power & Motion team thought we'd help our audience get in the spirit (pun intended? always), by putting together this brief quiz to gauge technology perceptions often cited in the debate of fluid power vs. electric actuation.
About the Author
Sara Jensen
Executive Editor, Power & Motion
Sara Jensen is executive editor of Power & Motion, directing expanded coverage into the modern fluid power space, as well as mechatronic and smart technologies. She has over 15 years of publishing experience. Prior to Power & Motion she spent 11 years with a trade publication for engineers of heavy-duty equipment, the last 3 of which were as the editor and brand lead. Over the course of her time in the B2B industry, Sara has gained an extensive knowledge of various heavy-duty equipment industries — including construction, agriculture, mining and on-road trucks —along with the systems and market trends which impact them such as fluid power and electronic motion control technologies.
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