Hydraulics Blog

Some homebuilders are making provisions for hydraulic-driven elevators in new construction to help owners with current or future disability needs. Do you think hydraulics will have other applications in energy-efficient future housing?

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The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has issued its roadmap of research goals for the industry. Key R&D challenges to be addressed in support of hydraulics and pneumatics technology enhancements focus on reducing environmental impacts, increasing energy efficiency, improving reliability, and reducing size of fluid power components and systems. What else should the NFPA include in its research sights? Do you think this roadmap steers the industry in the right direction?

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Hydraulics & Pneumatics Editor Mary Gannon says it's about time hydraulics industry professionals spread the word about the advantages of hydraulic hybrid vehicles to our sustainable energy future. Call your congressman or other local politico about hydraulic hybrids' advantages, plug the potential of hydraulic vs electric hybrid drivetrains, support relevant R&D. What else will you do to boost your industry for the good of the profession?

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The case was recently made for hydraulic systems as essential components in aerospace for the foreseeable future, due to compact power needs in tight spaces. But worldwide, aircraft production pales in comparison with other industries. So is the aerospace market for hydraulics all that important?

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The Chinese market for hydraulics components has not slowed down. This is good news for international vendors because most precision hydraulics still are not supplied by the domestic Chinese industry. Will this situation continue, bringing about greater worldwide industry recovery? Why or why not?

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