06 Oct 2026
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The Journal Of Fluid And Power Systems

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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…

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…

IET launch STEM programme to support engineering experiences for more young people across the UK

The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) has announced it has launched the 2026-27 IET Faraday Challenge, introducing…

WEBER SYSTEMS GROUP

WEBER SYSTEMS GROUP Restructures Management for the Future

WEBER-HYDRAULIK GMBH is finalising the succession plan for its management team. Effective immediately, Christine Grotz is handing over…

Polyhose

Polyhose thanks Managing Director for 30 years of service

Polyhose UK (Ltd), an energy conveyance products wholesaler, has thanked Managing Director Marc Whibley for his 30…

Antech Hydraulics appointed authorised distributor for HAWE Hydraulik

Antech Hydraulics has been appointed an Authorised Distributor for HAWE Hydraulik, marking a significant milestone in the company’s…

Hydraulics more Hydraulics →

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…

Advanced waveform control enhances hydraulic testing

Delta Motion has added a new Trapezoid Waveform Command to its RMC Motion Controllers, providing machine builders and…

Adaptive seal compensates for large tolerances

The Prädifa Technology Division of Parker Hannifin has developed adaptive Warp Seals, specifically for the purpose of compensating…

Pneumatics more Pneumatics →

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…

Air compressor challenges in the pulp and paper industry

From humidity and contamination to continuous operation, pulp and paper mills present a range of challenges for compressed…

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 →

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…

The rise of electrohydraulic control

As construction machinery becomes more connected and automated, hydraulic systems are increasingly integrated with electronic control, sensing and…

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 →

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…

Are you leaving money on the table?

Drawing on expert interviews conducted as part of the UK Government’s Post-Implementation Review of the Ecodesign Regulations for…

BFPA more BFPA →

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…

Introducing the new BFPA Leadership Academy

Recognising how leadership skills must be cultivated through deliberate development, training, and practical experience, the newly created British…

BCAS more BCAS →

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…

BCAS appoints its 60th President

The British Compressed Air Society (BCAS) has appointed Wendy Hayward, Managing Director of Aircare Compressor Services Limited, as…

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