www.hpmag.co.uk HYDRAULICS & PNEUMATICS September 2025 5 CONTENTS EDITORIAL Editor: Aaron Blutstein t| 01732 370340 e| editorial@dfamedia.co.uk Content Sub Editor: Leslah Garland t| 01732 370340 e| leslah.garland@dfamedia.co.uk SALES Sales Manager, UK & Overseas: Andrew Jell t| 01732 370347 e| andrew.jell@dfamedia.co.uk Italian Sales Office: Oliver & Diego Casiraghi t| 031 261407 f| 031 261380 e| info@casiraghi.info Turkey: Intersmart Media meltem@intersmartmedia.co.uk Managing Director: Ryan Fuller t| 01732 370344 e| ryan.fuller@dfamedia.co.uk Production Manager & Designer: Chris Davis t| 01732 370340 e| chris.davis@dfamedia.co.uk Reader/Circulation Enquiries: Perception t| +44 (0) 1825 701520. e| dfamedia@dmags.co.uk Marketing Manager Hope Jepson e| hope.jepson@dfamedia.co.uk Financial Finance Department e| accounts@dfamedia.co.uk Published by: DFA Media Group 192 The High Street, Tonbridge, Kent TN9 1BE t| 01732 370340 e| info@dfamedia.co.uk w| www.hpmag.co.uk In co-operation with Printer: Warners, UK © Copyright 2025, DFA Manufacturing Media Ltd ISSN 1366-1981 H&P is a controlled circulation magazine, published 8 times a year. Please contact DFA Media with any subscription enquiries. Paid subscriptions are also available on an annual basis at £110.00 (UK), £145.00 (Europe) or £180.00 (Rest of the World) P+P included. The content of this magazine, website and newsletters do not necessarily express the views of the Editor or publishers. The publishers accept no legal responsibility for loss arising from information in this publication. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be produced or stored in a retrieval system without the written consent of the publishers. 26 30 6 NEWS 14 HYDRAULICS 26 PNEUMATICS Maintaining pneumatic systems is often less visible than other plant priorities. Proactive care, supported by monitoring technologies and staff training, can cut energy waste, reduce downtime and extend equipment life. Taking a structured approach helps industry unlock both financial and environmental benefits. H&P reports. 28 INTEGRATED SYSTEMS H&P examines how valve design, materials and integration are critical to delivering the safety, reliability and efficiency demanded of next-generation automotive fuel cell systems. 30 APPLICATIONS Additive manufacturing is moving from prototyping to full production in demanding sectors. H&P reports. 32 KNOWLEDGE BASE The construction industry faces labour shortages and rising demand. Autonomous and semi-autonomous machines offer a solution, transferring operator skill to technology. From enhancing safety and productivity to reducing rework, autonomy is reshaping job sites and enabling contractors to do more with fewer resources. Adam Khaw explains further. 34 BFPA Hydraulics & Pneumatics’ issue-by-issue briefing on current activities and views involving the British Fluid Power Association. 36 COMPRESSED AIR, VACUUM, AND GENERATORS 38 BCAS Our regular news and events update on the British Compressed Air Society. 40 SPECIAL REPORTS 44 NEW FACES 47 PRODUCTS & SERVICES DIRECTORY 36 Subscribe for your FREE copy now
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