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Pneumatic actuators add to E.T. excitement

Each day at Universal Studios Hollywood, thousands of guests climb onto a thrilling bicycle ride with Steven Spielberg's beloved character, E.T. In a recreation of scenes from the movie, these wide-eyed spectators fly through a moonlit evening, dodge obstacles and menacing pursuers, and brave fog and chill of night, all in a last-ditch effort to help E.T. rendezvous with his spacecraft so he can return home.

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  • Apr. 17, 2013
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    Electrohydraulics runs giant elephant 1

    Gigantic. Majestic. Futuristic. Even scary. Those are just some of the words that describe the Great Elephant at Machines of the Isle, in Nantes, France, birthplace of science fiction pioneer Jules Verne. Not surprisingly, something this big uses the power and control of hydraulics....More
  • Apr. 12, 2013
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    Water hydraulics in your back yard?

    I received an email this morning from a company looking for hydraulic component suppliers for their innovative backyard swimming pool design. And visiting their site, seeing their pictures and video, have made me wish I could have such a pool (but never will, alas!)...More
  • Apr. 11, 2013
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    Hydraulics & Pneumatics

    Locking valves cause pole in circus act to drift

    During a circus act, a clown balances on a platform resting on the end of a 60-ft pole. The platform has a double rail on all four sides, and the top rail is about waist high. The clown acts like he is trying to cause the pole to sway back and forth, which causes it to break loose and drop to about 30 ft above an open cage holding tigers and lions....More
  • Jan. 16, 2013
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    Hydraulics & Pneumatics

    25 years ago: Diesel-driven centrifugal compressor helps blanket Mount Snow

    Over the last decade, large-scale snow-making has become critical to the success of most ski areas, and compressed air is critical to make snow....More
  • Oct. 5, 2012
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    Making sweet music with pneumatics 1

    Once again, Clippard Instrument Laboratory will be showcasing its pneumatic “Air Guitar” at PackExpo this year, highlighting its pneumatic valves and cylinders. According to Rob Clippard, Business Development Manager, the air guitar, which he and a small team built in 2010, is a modified ovation series guitar. The instrument is controlled by 56 standard electronic valves and 62 miniature stainless-steel cylinders ranging from 5⁄32 to ½ in. bore....More
  • Jul. 28, 2012
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    Still relevant after all these years

    The laws of physics and chemistry don't change. And because fluid power is based on the laws of physics, the fundamentals of hydraulics and pneumatics don't change. That's why we have archived so many articles from years past. The lessons that were learned in articles from years ago are just as relevant today as they were when the articles were originally published....More
  • Jul. 14, 2011
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    Hydraulics & Pneumatics

    Spider-Man musical relies on the power of hydraulics to control and lift stages and platforms

    Spider-Man flies through the air with the greatest of ease in Broadway production....More
  • Aug. 22, 2010
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    There's no business like... 1

    Through the years, I've been fortunate enough to sometimes write and edit article dealing with the entertainment industry. These usually involved thrill rides at amusement parks but also included special effects used in movies and in live theater. Developing these articles generally turns up much more information than space allows to print or that deviates from the magazine's focus of system design....More
  • Aug. 10, 2010
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    Hydraulics & Pneumatics

    The thrill is back— thanks to refurbished hydrauilcs

    Installing refurbished motors and controls brought Cedar Point’s most exciting coaster back to life....More
  • Sep. 1, 2009
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    Hydraulics & Pneumatics

    Web Exclusive - Hydraulics set the stage for U2 concert

    Edited by Mary C. Gannon, Senior Associate Editor The Belgian company Stageco has constructed three gigantic, identical stages for the current U2 360° Tour. What makes this project special is that high-pressure hydraulics are being used for the ......More
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