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Industry Report

In 2005, fluid power product manufacturers, including aerospace, had shipments of $12,686.0 million, an increaes of 9.4% from $11,596.1 million reported in 2004.

Hydraulic and pneumatic valves increased 10.7% to $3,118.3 million in 2005, from $2,817.7 million in 2004. Fittings and assemblies for tubing and hose, excluding plumbers' brass goods, increased 9.2% to $2,818.2 million in 2005, from $2,580.9 million in 2004. Hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders, actuators, accumulators, cushions and non-vehicular shock absorbers increased by 11.8% to $3,508.0 million in 2005, frm $3,137.0 million in 2004. Compressed air and gas dryers and lubricators decreased 3.9% to $67.4 million in 2005, from $70.2 million in 2004. Filters of hydraulic and pneumatic systems increased 0.8% to $550.1 million in 2005, from $545.6 million in 2004. Hydraulic and pneumatic pumps, motors and hydrostatic transmillion components increased 7.4% to $2,625.0 million in 2005, from $2,444.6 million in 2004.

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Latest News

U.S. Patent Office Notice of Allowance for Engagement Milling (TrueMillᆴ)
Surfware Inc., developer of innovative CAD/CAM software for machining, announced today that it has received a Notice of Allowance from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for its Engagement Milling technology. A Notice of Allowance signifies that the application has been examined and is allowed for issuance as a patent.

IMTS Medical Day at the Innovation Center - Sponsored by Today's Medical Developments
Register today and mark your calendar for Friday, September 12, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. in Booth D-4168, Lakeside Center (East Building). You will be participating in one of the most informative events to educate, enlighten and inform you about the medical industry - IMTS Medical Day at the Innovation Center - sponsored by Today's Medical Developments - "The Future of Medical Technologies and Manufacturing: Where We Are, Where We Are Headed."

Housing Credit Crisis Helps Manufacturing Stay Stable
In July machine shops grew and the delinquency rate on machine tool leases dropped. The delinquency rate on machine tools is about one-sixth of the delinquency rate on home mortgages.

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Emerging Technologies

Foundation Fieldbus Cables Foundation Fieldbus Cables
Turck Inc.

Foundation fieldbus cables are rated for open wiring and eliminate the need for conduit, armor cable, struts, angles, or channels. continue reading

Micromoters Micromoters
MicroMo Electronics Inc.

With an integrated encoder, the 2232...SR series dc micromotor's diameter measures 22 mm, and its length is 32 mm. Packing an NdFeB magnet, the motor boasts high constant torque of 10 mNm and a 9-W power output. continue reading

Miniature Ballscrews Miniature Ballscrews
Steinmeyer Inc.

Seven diameters make up Steinmeyer's line of miniature ballscrews from 3 to 16 mm. Other standard diameters are 5, 6, 8, 10 and 12 mm. All have ground ball nuts and come with or without preload. continue reading
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