What you'll learn in this article: How tariffs are impacting market forecasts.Market expectations for industrial and mobile machinery.What first quarter results say about current and future market dynamics. The tariff policy put in place by the Trump administration is impacting the market outlook fo
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is currently working on the creation of its next technology roadmap which will focus on fluid power technological development needs for industrial applications. A key first step in developing this document is determining the customer drivers and strategies
Automation remains a key trend influencing the design of both mobile and industrial machinery. At bauma 2025, a large trade show for the construction and mining equipment industries, automation was one of the event's themes due to its growing role in this sector; as such many companies exhibiting at
The newest shipments and order data from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) shows total fluid power shipments increased 12.6% in March 2025 compared to the previous month. This comes after several months of reported declines, providing a potential sign of positivity for the hydraulics and p
Monitoring, recording, analyzing and reporting the performance of equipment in manufacturing and production facilities or distribution centers (DCs) lets companies improve operations and reduce costs. Connecting and tracking equipment with advanced sensors and other Internet of Things (IoT) hardware
As the construction industry progresses toward cleaner and more energy efficient operations, implementing incremental changes to the critical components on drive systems can make the largest difference. This includes advancements in braking technology by moving away from hydraulic or pneumatic syste
The construction and mining equipment industries, like many other mobile and industrial sectors, are moving toward ever greater levels of electrification and automation. As such, numerous technologies are being introduced to aid with this transition — many of which will be on display at bauma 2025.b
Hydraulic systems are vital to the operation of mobile off-highway machines. As electrification increases in this sector, hydraulics will continue to play an important role.However, to meet the requirements of electric-powered machines and their end users it will be necessary to rethink the design o
According to Lauren Saidel-Baker, CFA, an economist at ITR Economics, several signals in the global economy are pointing to more positive market conditions in 2025 and beyond.She said during the National Fluid Power Association’s (NFPA) fall economic webinar leading indicators are showing a return t
As we approach the end of 2024, there are signs of brighter days ahead in 2025 and 2026. This should be good news for the fluid power industry and its various customer markets, many of which faced a more challenging year in 2024.High interest rates and inventory levels curbed demand for machines, an
bauma 2025 is set to be the largest edition of the international show dedicated to the construction and mining industries. Over 3,500 exhibitors will be highlighting their latest technologies, services and machines over 614,000 sq. m of exhibition space — which includes both indoor and outdoor displ
In the world of industrial automation, precision and quality are paramount. Vilop Pneumatic Co., Ltd. has earned a reputation for providing high-quality pneumatic components, with a strong emphasis on precision manufacturing. For industries such as automotive, manufacturing, and robotics, the performance of pneumatic systems relies heavily on the accuracy and reliability of components such as pneumatic cylinders, valves, and actuators. This article explores why precision is crucial in pneumatic systems and how Vilop Pneumatic ensures exceptional quality through its rigorous manufacturing process and adherence to industry standards, including ISO certifications.