Hydraulicspneumatics 2208 Netherlands 7
Hydraulicspneumatics 2208 Netherlands 7
Hydraulicspneumatics 2208 Netherlands 7
Hydraulicspneumatics 2208 Netherlands 7
Hydraulicspneumatics 2208 Netherlands 7

Hydraulics Becomes Art

May 14, 2015

I've never been to Rotterdam, Netherlands, and I probably never will. But if, like me, you're a hydraulics person, the spotlights at Schouwburgplein are a must see in Rotterdam.

Never heard of Schouwburgplein? Click here to read an editorial I wrote several years ago describing an artsy exhibit that relies on hydraulics.

About the Author

Alan Hitchcox Blog | Editor in Chief

Alan joined Hydraulics & Pneumatics in 1987 with experience as a technical magazine editor and in industrial sales. He graduated with a BS in engineering technology from Franklin University and has also worked as a mechanic and service coordinator. He has taken technical courses in fluid power and electronic and digital control at the Milwaukee School of Engineering and the University of Wisconsin and has served on numerous industry committees.

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