The nation’s supply chain is moving closer to a cleaner fuel-efficient and cost-effective future with U.S Environmental Protection Agency administrator Stephen L Johnson’s announcement of a project to develop and test a new technology on large Learn more

Sometimes the creative solutions we seek are in the places where we least expect them in areas outside of our current realms of experience and expertise Previous issues of this magazine are full of examples of technology that transfers from Learn more

When deciding whether to use hydraulic or electromechanical actuators in a particular application the sole deciding factor is which best meets the technical and economic demands of the application Here a system for a fully electric powered Learn more

The need to bring products and systems to market faster has affected virtually every aspect of industry Simultaneously companies are sourcing products on a global scale to gain the cost delivery and service benefits of worldwide suppliers applying Learn more

For maintenance professionals selecting the right hydraulic lubricant is critical to maximizing the service life of equipment Almost every oil company -- from major lubricant suppliers such as ExxonMobil to small independents -- sells hydraulic Learn more

Ships from all over the world travel through the Panama Canal every day In a single year over 14,000 vessels on international voyages representing approximately 4% of world trade pass through this famous waterway.In 1998 the Panama Canal Authority Learn more

Normally closed Model PRV controls pressure proportional to valve input signal allowing operator to control pressure in hydraulic systems It is rated for pressures to 3,600 psi Electroproportional valve is available in 2 sizes smaller fits 10-2 Learn more

West Valley Nuclear Services processes and packages obsolete nuclear process equipment and materials Their contractors Butler Construction Quackenbush Co and West Metal Works were challenged with building a remote handling system that could Learn more

Workplace accidents and safety incidents can be prevented Post-accident investigations reveal that many of these mishaps could have been avoided if personnel were more fully aware of workplace hazards and applicable critical safety Learn more

When the world watches the opening of the Athens Olympics this August it will behold an engineering marvel the Athens Olympic Stadium's suspended arched roof construction Designed by the world-renowned Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava the Learn more