18 Oct 2026
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The Journal Of Fluid And Power Systems

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Pump Industry Awards entries remain open for 2027

Entries for the 2027 Pump Industry Awards are still open for companies, organisations and individuals across the pump…

Nominations open for the Enginuity Skills Awards 2027

Nominations are now open for the Enginuity Skills Awards 2027 in partnership with Babcock, which are widely regarded…

NCC to lead business support for new £9.8 million Greater South West robotics hub

It has been announced that businesses across the Greater South West will receive dedicated support to explore and…

Long-term investment in British manufacturing capability is needed now to ‘shape our future’

Industry leaders have called for long-term investment in British manufacturing capability, to ensure the sustainability of the sector…

UK Steel backs Government plan to buy SSUK

The Government’s ambition to step in and acquire Speciality Steels UK (SSUK) is the right move as the…

Editor’s comment: Investment has to make commercial sense

As the Chancellor prepares the Autumn Budget, manufacturers could be forgiven for being less interested in the language…

Hydraulics more Hydraulics →

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…

Beyond scheduled filter changes

Hydraulic filtration is no longer just about protecting components from contamination. Advances in filter technology and condition monitoring…

Mobile hose crimpers support on-site hydraulic service

UNIFLEX has introduced the SH 6 S Ecoline and SH 6 S Mobileline, two mobile hose crimpers designed…

Pneumatics more Pneumatics →

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.

New standards for pneumatic applications

ifm has announced it has launched the PQ Cube, a new smart pressure sensor designed for…

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

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…

The hidden factors behind compressed air dryer selection

Louis Cottaz, Product Manager at Donaldson, looks at hidden factors when choosing the right compressed air dryer In…

Large-capacity marine compressed air system

TMC Compressors (TMC) has announced it has been awarded a contract by MODEC to supply a large-capacity marine…

Integrated Systems more Integrated Systems →

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…

How Additive Manufacturing Is Reducing Downtime in UK Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems

Additive manufacturing is beginning to play a practical role in keeping hydraulic and pneumatic systems running, particularly where…

Applications more Applications →

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…

50 years of dry gas seals

John Crane, a global leader in flow-control technologies and an innovator in solutions for rotating equipment, and…

Knowledge Base more Knowledge Base →

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…

Turning asset data into maintenance action

Manufacturers have invested heavily in condition monitoring, wireless sensors and predictive maintenance technologies, yet many still struggle to…

Special Reports more Special Reports →

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…

Emergency trash pumps expand portable dewatering options

Atlas Copco has launched a new range of Emergency Trash Pumps (ETP) to complement its existing dewatering portfolio.

Keeping pace with processing and packaging innovation

PPMA Show 2026 will bring together the latest processing, packaging and automation technologies as manufacturers respond to changing…

Breakthrough in hydrogen-powered aviation

Tata Consultancy Services, a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, and Rolls-Royce, a…

Precision fluid metering

H&P looks at how precision fluid metering technology is helping food and beverage manufacturers improve product consistency, reduce…

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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