In 2017, as a part of celebrating 25 years of business in Saskatchewan, we set out to give back to the province and industry that has been the key to our success. That is when we began a conversation with Dr. Travis Wiens with the University of Saskatchewan, College of Engineering Fluid Power Lab.
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Frequently when designing simple hydraulic circuits that utilize low cost solutions, system designers will often use fixed displacement pumps. One challenge associated with the use of fixed displacement pumps can be…
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Hoover Dam — one of the most impressive engineering feats of the 20th century – generates hydroelectricity for millions of homes and businesses across the Southwest, and it’s a constant challenge to keep the vital power source running smoothly. Recently, a team of innovative engineering experts…
Click to learn more...Hydraulic Cylinders Enable Artistic Architecture at University | Case Study
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Click to learn more...OEM Design Engineer's Guide to Specifying Hydraulic Cylinders
In today’s industrial manufacturing environment, hydraulic cylinders are complex devices that incorporate a wide range of components available in a multitude of sizes, configurations and materials. When it comes to complex hydraulic systems…
Click to learn more...Corporate and University Partnerships Better Equip Future Engineers
Universities and corporations have a long history of relationships that are mostly tied to monetary support. In an age where universities are continuously looking for more funding and corporations are looking to fill the pipeline with qualified employees, these relationships have turned into more closely tied partnerships which…
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