Develop skills and competencies in fluid power, electro-hydraulics, dynamics, and kinematics of robotic platforms. Apply holistic safety to mechatronic systems. Join a rapidly growing industry of ...

Fluid Power and Pneumatic systems provides a hands-on approach to creating an enclosed system for measurement. Students learn various system components and designs while creating interactive ...

For various reasons, you may need to source a new hydraulic or pneumatic system. The driver might be the need for increased production, or the current system may have obsolete components, or a new ...

The Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Power Lab is an academic teaching space for Fluid Mechanics & Fluid Power courses. The Lab includes six pneumatic frame assemblies with various components for engineering ...

A servovalve is necessary for precise positioning in this hydraulic system. The PI (proportional integral) controller positions the actuator. It uses a table to program the position commands and model ...

Electric rod-actuators are replacing fluid power actuators for many high-force applications throughout industry. Tasks once limited to hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders such as pressing, holding, ...

A layered architecture that keeps real-time control local while exposing data via OPC UA or MQTT enables IoT analytics without disrupting proven machine behavior. Sensor selection for harsh industrial ...

Researchers at Purdue University have shown how to reduce fuel consumption and dramatically improve the efficiency of hydraulic pumps and motors in heavy construction equipment. The new designs ...

An introduction to fluid power components and systems. The course includes component selection, circuit design, electrical interfaces, and system troubleshooting and maintenance. A laboratory exposes ...