Digital Fluid Power – State of the Art

Digital fluid power technology has rapidly achieved the status of potential and serious fluid power technology. Several research branches exist each having their own strengths and challenges. Applications are also emerging. This paper summarizes the research results so far and tries to find development trends and estimate the future of digital fluid power.

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