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The Journal Of Fluid And Power Systems

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Young people challenged to tackle extreme heat, AI and food waste for Tomorrow’s Engineers Week

Young people across the UK are being challenged to develop solutions to issues ranging from extreme heat and…

Britain’s ‘most exceptional manufacturers’ honoured at 2026 Made in Britain Impact Awards

Some of Britain’s “most exceptional manufacturers” have been recognised for their achievements in exports, innovation, sustainability and social…

Manufacturers hail instant impact of digital leadership programme

North West manufacturers are turning ambitious AI, automation and digital transformation plans into action after sharpening their leadership…

Editor’s comment: Industrial growth needs more than Budget promises

As this magazine goes to press, the Autumn Budget is fast approaching, representing an important test for Prime…

GE Aerospace invests £30m in Prestwick expansion

GE Aerospace has announced a £30 million investment to expand and modernise its Prestwick site, strengthening capacity and…

SPS 2026 brings industrial AI and software defined automation into practice

Industrial AI, software-defined production and advanced communications will be among the technologies taking centre stage when the international…

Hydraulics more Hydraulics →

Hydraulic hose developments target higher pressure performance and improved flexibility

YIQIAO Group is advancing its range of ultra-high-pressure and highly flexible hydraulic hoses, with developments aimed at meeting…

Why re-ending a hydraulic hose is never worth the risk

BFPA guidance is clear that used a hydraulic hose should not be re-ended. The reasoning reflects the requirements…

Fluid purification system targets water contamination in lubrication oils

The Filtration Division of intelligent power management company Eaton is expanding its established purifier series with a new,…

Hydraulic dataloggers reveal the full picture

Hydraulic systems rarely tell the full story through static measurements alone. Capturing and analysing operating data over time…

Portable filtration unit targets water and contaminants in hydraulic fluids

Parker Hannifin has launched its new portable GLFTrolley, engineered to remove free water and contaminants from hydraulic fluids…

Cleanliness measurement improves hydraulic cylinder manufacturing

Burnside Hydracyl reduced washer maintenance, extended cleaning fluid life and improved production throughput by introducing quantitative cleanliness measurement…

Pneumatics more Pneumatics →

Before you replace the pneumatic cylinder

When pneumatic cylinder performance becomes slow or inconsistent, replacing the actuator may treat the symptom rather than the…

Adaptive pneumatic gripper delivers faster and more flexible handling

Festo has introduced the HPSX Universal Adaptive Gripper, a pneumatic soft gripper engineered to improve speed, hygiene and…

New stainless steel NAMUR lockout valve

Versa Products Company, Inc. (VERSA), a leading designer and manufacturer of valve automation and fluid power solutions, has…

Pneumatic and electric actuation combined in automotive handling system

IMI has developed a turnkey automation system for a major US automotive OEM, combining pneumatic and electric motion…

Seamless digital retrofit for pneumatic control valves

Bürkert says its SideCONTROL series of electropneumatic positioners and controllers integrate with virtually any pneumatic control valve actuator…

Rethinking pneumatic valve efficiency in automated production

Pneumatic valves play a small but influential role in the energy use and performance of automated production lines.

Compressed Air, Vacuum and Generators more Compressed Air, Vacuum and Generators →

Hydraulic booster targets high-pressure hydrogen applications

Atlas Copco has introduced the H2Y hydraulic booster to the UK market, strengthening its offer for manufacturers, energy…

Compressed air supports trenchless pipe rehabilitation

Compressed air plays an important role in trenchless pipe rehabilitation, helping contractors repair ageing pipelines without excavation by…

Santa Maria UK cuts CO2 with smarter nitrogen supply

As part of a sustainability investment at its Milton Keynes production facility, Santa Maria UK has switched from…

Beating dust with an electric E-Air V1100 compressor

Hexcel, a global producer of advanced composite materials, has announced it recently strengthened its plant’s compressed air system…

The right air compressor setup for workshops, tools & repair stations

By Sovathya Koun, Manager – Product Management, Europe Ever had a workshop day where tools suddenly feel off?…

Cryogenic portfolio now available globally

Edwards, a leading provider of vacuum solutions, has announced it has launched a complete cryogenic product range, now…

Integrated Systems more Integrated Systems →

Pneumatic control system enhances aerial crop spraying

IMI has completed a successful collaboration with New Zealand’s Ardmore-based Salus Aviation, a provider of parts and services…

Immersion cooling advances battery thermal management for hybrid trucks

Shell Lubricants (‘Shell’) and FAW TRUCKS say they have reached an important milestone in the development of battery…

Keeping marine systems moving

As ports continue to adopt automation and smarter infrastructure, every component has a role to play in keeping…

The rise of variable speed hydraulics

Rising energy costs, tighter sustainability targets and growing demand for smarter industrial equipment are accelerating the adoption of…

Smart monitoring system for industrial gases and hydraulic fluids filtration

Donaldson, a global leader in technology-led filtration products and solutions, has launched its iCue Connected Technology for…

Changing expectations for electro pneumatic systems

Electro pneumatic systems continue to play a central role on the factory floor, but they are no longer…

Applications more Applications →

Qualifying additive manufacturing for fluid power

Additive manufacturing is opening up new ways to design and produce hydraulic and pneumatic components. For pressure-bearing parts,…

Chemical injection skids delivered for offshore FPSO programme

Chemical injection skids incorporating hydraulically actuated diaphragm metering pumps have been delivered for three FPSOs operating in Brazil’s…

Questioning old assumptions in electro-pneumatic design

Rising energy costs and greater scrutiny of operating expenditure are encouraging manufacturers to challenge long-held assumptions about compressed…

Building skills in fluid power

Hydraulics and pneumatics continue to carry much of the operational load across UK industry, yet the skills pipeline…

Improving dialysis water treatment with advanced chlorine sensing

In dialysis treatment, water purity is critical to patient safety. Advanced chlorine sensing technologies are helping healthcare providers…

Greener hydraulic fluids in aerospace

As the aerospace sector works towards net-zero targets, attention is increasingly turning to areas beyond propulsion and airframe…

Knowledge Base more Knowledge Base →

Where hydraulics meets digital automation

As coordinator of the “Fluid 4.0” research project, Bosch Rexroth has played a key role in shaping the…

Brad Smith retires after 27 years with Delta Motion

Brad Smith, Regional Sales Manager at Delta Motion retired on the 30 June 2026. Mike Dodds is now…

One software environment for hydraulic test and monitoring

Hydrotechnik’s new Watchlog Connect platform has been developed to bring Bluetooth, USB and Wireless hydraulic test and monitoring…

NFPC Industry Open Day Exhibition 2026

The National Fluid Power Centre (NFPC) will once again welcome the UK’s fluid power community to Worksop on…

Tooling solutions for modern manufacturing

At AMB 2026, Kyocera Unimerco (Hall 3, booth #3B40) has announced it will present solutions designed to help…

Brian Holliday appointed Chief Executive Officer of Siemens UK and Ireland

Siemens has recently announced the appointment of Brian Holliday as chief executive officer (CEO) for the UK and…

Special Reports more Special Reports →

Online tool streamlines hydraulic valve selection

A new nine-step online product selector has been launched to help engineers navigate more than 10,000 possible hydraulic…

The unsung filtration heroes of reliable compressed air

Pure, reliable compressed air and gases help to keep industrial operations running smoothly. In compressed air and gas…

Looking beyond OEE to understand production losses

Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) has traditionally helped manufacturers quantify where productive capacity is being lost, but the growing…

Maximising machine lubrication performance

The devil is in the detail as they say, and this is true right down to how and…

Advanced Engineering 2026 brings UK innovation and manufacturing together

Advanced Engineering returns to the NEC Birmingham on 4–5 November 2026, bringing together over 9000 engineers and manufacturing…

Changing machinery usage patterns increase Stage V engine issues

Changing machinery usage patterns across construction, rental and power generation applications are contributing to avoidable Stage V engine…

BFPA more BFPA →

Pressure Injection Injuries: Small Wound, Life-Changing Consequences

Never judge a pressure injection injury by what you can see on the surface A tiny, seemingly harmless…

Driving Safety Forward: The BFPA HSE Forum Takes Shape

Health and safety is not just a regulatory requirement in the fluid power industry – it is fundamental…

A Collective Voice for Fluid Power: The BFPA’s Next Chapter

As the fluid power sector continues to navigate technological change, skills challenges, and evolving regulatory demands, the role…

BFPA Technical Update

Dr Neal Milne Retires as Chair from BFPA Technical Committee TC 16 Hydraulic Fluids The British Fluid Power…

BFPA invests in the industry leading learning and development team

As part of BFPA’s ongoing commitment to raising standards across the fluid power industry, the association has strengthened…

Quality and confidence

The hose assembly market is a competitive world for those companies vying for new customers and ensuring retention…

BCAS more BCAS →

BCAS shines a light on compressed air careers with the launch of On Air

The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has launched On Air, its new compressed air industry awareness campaign On…

Understanding the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000

The Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) 2000 have been in force for nearly 25 years. Yet BCAS still…

NVQ pathway to progress

The compressed air industry is packed full of experienced engineers; technicians that day in, day-out keep operations running…

New Compressed Air Management certified training programme

The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has also launched its updated and flexible Compressed Air Management certified training…

British Compressed Air Society appoints Derek Leith as Vice President

The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed Derek Leith, Regional Director for Northern Europe at Ingersoll Rand…

A lifelong passion for learning

With 26 years’ industry experience under her belt and a thriving compressed air business, Meltem Middleton-Duff (Mel) is…

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Motion Tech Expo

05/04/2028 - 06/04/2028
Location: NEC Birningham

DFA Media Group has announced the launch of Motion Tech Expo (5-6 April 2028), a new exhibition aimed…