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IFPE, ConExpo, and Las Vegas

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 23:43:00 +0000

Event though IFPE 2014 and ConExpo 2014 won't open until March 4 of next year, preparations are underway by exhibitors and other companies and organizations participating in the festivities.

The Las Vegas Convention Center will host both events, and, as always, there will be lots going on. One of these will be KÂ, a Cirque du Soleil Show at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino. We published an in-depth article about the impressive hydraulics that work behind the scenes at KÂ.

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Webinar on implementing ultrasound technology

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 13:58:00 +0000

This Wednesday, June 19^th UE Systems Inc. is hosting a webinar on the ultrasound program implemented at Novozymes.

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Update on the tubing industry

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 15:37:00 +0000

Current news for the tubing industry includes the relaunch of Sharon Tube. Sharon Tube announced its relaunch in April, and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 11^th. To join in the celebration they invited family, customers, and the media to their facility in Wheatland, PA.

The event also included speakers Barry Zekelman, CEO of JMC Steel Group, Brian Beader the Mercer County Commissioner, and Sharon Tube’s president Bill Perrine.

Sharon Tube’s relaunch marks a positive future for domestic industry.

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Target shooting for the physically challenged

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:36:00 +0000

A puff of air is all it take to pull the trigger.

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Best Practices for Hose End Fittings

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:02:00 +0000

Specifying the best hose for an application, and even ensuring it is properly installed provides no guarantee of long avoiding trouble. Many hose assemblies fail prematurely because the the appropriate end fitting (coupling) was not used. The result can be fluid leakage, or — worse yet — the hose coming loose from the coupling.

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The genesis of a new air valve

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:25:00 +0000

Earlier this year we published an in-depth description of the design, construction, and performance on a novel new air valve introduced by Bosch Rexroth Pneumatics. Click here to view the article.

Recently, Wolf Gerecke and Christophe Champouillon, two members of the development team at Bosch Rexroth, provided an even closer look at their AV03 valve.

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May's troubleshooting challenge solution revealed!

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:38:00 +0000

For May’s troubleshooting challenge, readers were asked to solve a problem involving a double-acting telescoping cylinder. Those who submitted correct answers were placed into a drawing for a $50 gift card.

The results are in!

Congratulations go out to Richard Hogan, of Colorado Springs, for answering correctly and winning the drawing!

Be sure to check out the June issue for the next challenge!

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Good news for the freighting industry

Mon, 03 Jun 2013 20:24:00 +0000

According to recent studies done by freight market forecasters FTR Associates, a favorable climate has been predicted for the freighting industry. In the March Trucking Conditions Index, FTR reported a positive environment for truckers, and as of now further improvements are seen.

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Waste Expo and Fluid Power Conference coming up quick

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:24:00 +0000

The Fluid Power Conference & Expo co-locates at WasteExpo, which will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans May 20-23. The event will feature more than 550 exhibitors, and numerous conference sessions targeted to fleet operators and maintenance personnel.

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A cell phone made just for mobile equipment folks

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:47:00 +0000

This release came across my Twitter feed during bauma last week and I just thought it was too cool not to share. Caterpillar Inc. now offers its own cell phone through Bullitt Mobile Ltd.

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Water hydraulics in your back yard?

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 16:14:00 +0000

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!)

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Heading to Germany?

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:02:00 +0000

In the next two weeks, thousands of people will converge on Germany for Hannover Fair, April 8-12, and bauma, April 15-21.

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Pumped for our fluid power events

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 18:39:00 +0000

We just had a meeting a few hours ago to go over a few details for our Fluid Power Conference & Expos this year, and it got me pumped for what is going to be a great year of fluid power training.

I know I'm a bit prejudiced when I say they're great events, but it's true — we bring an exclusive group of technical trainers and exhibitors together to give our attendees a great experience. And this year, we're holding the event in four locations, all great cities to boot!

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Hydraulics give sheep a lift

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 18:32:00 +0000

Being first-generation Irish American, and having grown up visiting Ireland often, I tend to have a soft spot for any news stories that come from my father's (and grandparents') home country. So when I saw an Irish company that highlighted the use of hydraulics, called EweRaise MeUp on Twitter, I had to do a little digging.

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Professional education at MSOE

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 17:45:00 +0000

I just received an update from the Milwaukee School of Engineeging about its 2013-2014 Professional Education courses. It seems that even though it is only February, most of its courses are full, so they are giving people a last chance to register before 2013 is completely closed out .. and already offering courses for 2014 registration.

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