Come trasformare in energia meccanica ciò che la valvola limitatrice normalmente disperde On the left the dynamic model of the hydraulic system created with the SmartFluidPower library. On the right one of the turbine prototypes built by ELT FLUID. The most common pump-motor group in industrial hydraulics is still the simplest: a fixed-displacement pump, an […]
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Testimonials
“Before using the SFP library in OpenModelica, we developed preliminary calculations in Excel, with long lead times especially for bench validations. Today, we can test multiple solutions in just a few minutes. Integration was surprisingly simple, allowing us to virtually recreate our test benches and simulate conditions that are difficult to verify physically.”
“Designing a new component used to involve multiple steps, making timelines hard to predict. Now, with SFP, every prototype starts from accurate simulations: we identify the ‘ideal candidate,’ then build and test it. Integration has allowed us to uncover effects once considered secondary but crucial for the final design, and to quickly verify the feasibility of new ideas, without limiting creativity.”
“Estimating the validation time for a complex valve was challenging: the initial design alone required about 150 hours, influenced by prototype and test bench availability. With dynamic simulation, design is now data-driven: we can verify solutions upfront without waiting for physical tests, dive into every detail, and even gain valuable insights from imperfect models. The clear structure of SFP’s library components makes understanding easier and accelerates engineers’ know-how, improving problem-solving and speed.”
News
SMM 2026 — Where Hydraulics Meets the Sea
Four days in Hamburg as guests of SAI Hydraulic Motors, discovering just how present — and strategic — hydraulics is in the maritime sector. SmartFluidPower’s participation in SMM 2026, the leading international trade fair for the maritime industry in Hamburg, has recently come to a close. The opportunity was made possible by SAI Hydraulic Motors, […]
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Hydraulics Market 2026: The Essential Guide to Fluid Power in Italy Amid US Tariffs
The hydraulics market and the wider Fluid Power sector reach mid-2026 with a clearer picture. Fluid Power has stopped declining, but hasn’t returned to solid growth yet. 🏗️ The Hydraulics Market in Italy, 2025: Where the Recovery Starts Fluid Power was the only segment to grow in 2025: +2% according to FEDERTEC, against a 1.1% […]
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