The global market for Hydraulic
Components is forecast to reach US$85.5 billion by 2025, driven by the
ubiquitous use of fluid power in modern engineering and continuous developments
in the science of hydraulics which help the technology replace mechanical and
electrical drive systems. Especially poised to benefit future growth in the
market is the expanding scope, utilization and application scenarios emerging
as a result of technology innovations that make fluid power solutions ready for
the era of industry 4.0. Smart hydraulics, in this regard, defined as a
combination of brawny traditional hydraulics and intelligent electronics will
emerge as the key revenue spinner in the market. Benefits of smart hydraulics
include cost effectiveness when compared to pure electric systems; compact
footprint; versatility, superior control benefits offered by electric servo
technology; scalable, modular assembly; smart-leak detection capabilities for
greater safety, intelligent tools for condition monitoring and integration with
smart factory concepts; open-source connectivity protocols that pave for the way
for the development of connected hydraulics; smartphone connectivity for easy
transfer and processing of data in real-time and for optimizing hydraulic
functions; and graphical programming interface for easy reconfiguration. In
light of the aforementioned benefits, smart hydraulics is the middle ground for
the manufacturing industry as it moves up the trajectory towards industry 4.0. Smart
hydraulics enables hydraulics to be seamlessly embedded into connected
environments and into different automation topologies via open standards such
as multiple Ethernet interfaces. Smart hydraulics, in other words, is optimally
poised to leverage the opportunities offered as the industry migrates from
analogous hydraulics to connectable digital fluid technology. Read More…
Comments
Post a Comment