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Greater numbers of applications for smartphones are being written for engineering use. Do you have any you especially like for hydraulic design or other professional uses?

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A quick, Band-Aid solution to an engineering problem is often dismissed since it may be perceived as too "quick and easy." But some shortcuts can be appropriate to the situation. Have you run across any of these in your career?

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Across all engineering disciplines, simulation is an increasingly important part of the design process to shorten development time, lower costs, and validate requirements. How much has your organization increased its simulation expertise, say over the last decade, to improve designs? Is there still a place for "back of the envelope" and handbook expertise?

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The National Fluid Power Association has a software tool kit to help developers analyze industry trends. Many manufacturers have their own software tools to select hardware and help design systems. Have these tools proven useful to your organization? What have you found to work and where is improvement needed?

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A recent report says the increase in European hydraulic equipment orders coming out of the recession is mostly due to replacement and repair of existing systems. The role of hydraulics will decline as electro-mechanical systems, seen as cleaner and more energy efficient, proliferate. Based on your experience, do you think this trend is valid?

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Some industries are seeing reduced orders for the second half of this year — indicating a slacking recovery. Is this trend mostly in consumer-oriented industries or has it affected your organization?

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