• Highlights

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    Edge computing offers many opportunities to improve privacy and component designs
    Edge computing is enabling OEMs to offer smarter component designs and predictive maintenance capabilities while addressing data privacy and latency concerns.
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    Speed sensors like those pictured and other sensor types will see continued market growth over the next 10 years
    A new report from IDTechEx shows a 6% CAGR for the global sensors market through 2035, driven by ongoing technological developments and increased application uses.
    Parker Hannifin Quick Coupling Division
    Preventative maintenance tools on hydraulic system help detect performance issues
    Integration of sensors and other technologies into fluid power systems is enabling a shift from reactive to proactive maintenance to minimize unplanned downtime.
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    Routinely monitoring and maintaining hydraulic hoses is important to safety
    Martyn Smart of Pirtek outlines four strategies to follow to ensure safety when working with hydraulic machines.
    Think Outside the Box When Implementing Predictive Maintenance
    To take full advantage of the benefits offered by predictive maintenance systems, evaluating all the machines and systems which should be monitored is necessary.
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    ABB is investing in a new Robotics Hub at its site in Sweden to help serve the local European market.
    The new state-of-the-art ABB Robotics European Campus in Sweden will expand development and production of robots, Helios adds remote support capabilities to its offering, and ...
    Motion Industries Inc.
    Figure 1: Cell phones are a convenient and popular way for an on-site technician to obtain step-by-step instructions from the remote person and to communicate results. Image courtesy of Motion Industries Inc.
    Proper preparation can ensure remote troubleshooting of VFDs, motors and other machine components is performed in a safe and optimized manner.
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    Implementation of digital technologies presents the opportunity to create smarter components and machines for more productive packaging and processing operations.
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    Advancements in hydraulic component and system designs will help to ensure they remain a vital part of various machine and vehicle designs.
    The 2023 NFPA Technology Roadmap outlines the key areas in which the fluid power industry should focus future development initiatives.