Members of the fluid power industry provide their insight on the technological innovations which have occurred in hydraulics and pneumatics as well as those yet to come.
Improved efficiency and space claim are among the market factors driving development of hydraulic components and systems which are more compact in size.
Integration of sensors and software into hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic motion control systems is enabling improved controllability, efficiency and other benefits.
Ongoing efforts to develop and advance electrification technologies is helping bring more electrified options to the heavy-duty vehicle and equipment space.
Use of digital hydraulic solutions enabled a test system to achieve the high forces and speeds necessary for the development of suspensions for extreme applications.
Manufacturers plan to exhibit their latest electrification solutions at bauma 2022, demonstrating the continued growth of this trend in construction and mining equipment.