Soft robotics and wearable devices have long been held back by one major hurdle: the bulky, stiff pumps required to move fluids and power actuators. But researchers at the University of Bristol in the UK have just unveiled a game-changing solution. They’ve developed a miniature liquid-metal pump that is not only incredibly small but also […]
The European pump and compressed air sectors are navigating a period of unprecedented transformation. To address these shifting dynamics, nearly 130 industry executives, technical experts, and stakeholders gathered in Frankfurt, Germany, from May 27–29, 2026, for the joint Europump and Pneurop Annual Meeting 2026. Hosted by the German Mechanical Engineering Association (VDMA) at the historic […]
In a major boost for European manufacturing, global pump and valve manufacturer KSB has officially broken ground on a massive €70 million expansion and modernization project at its headquarters in Frankenthal, Germany. This landmark investment will transform the historic site into the company’s state-of-the-art European competence center for the latest generation of electronically controlled Eta […]
Big news for Australia’s industrial sector: Valmet has officially inaugurated a state-of-the-art flow control service center and manufacturing unit in Sydney—a strategic investment designed to bring world-class valve, pump, and lifecycle support closer to customers across the Asia Pacific region. Announced on April 21, 2026, this facility isn’t just another warehouse. It’s a full-scope engineering […]
When it comes to motorsport, every gram matters. For the Formula Student team Mainfranken Racing e.V. at the Technical University of Würzburg-Schweinfurt in Germany, producing lightweight, high-performance carbon fibre components is central to building a competitive race car — and advanced vacuum technology from Atlas Copco is making it possible. Each year, the student engineering […]
Alfa Laval is turning circularity into action with the launch of ThinkCircularity, a take-back programme that recycles materials from its ThinkTop valve control units. The pilot project has been well received by customers and partners, and the company has already received its first returned products for recycling. ”Circular thinking is not just a buzzword for […]
As global economies become more integrated, industrial manufacturers encounter both expanded possibilities and heightened challenges. Selling into a global market means far more than shipping products overseas. It requires adapting to varied industries, navigating strict regulatory landscapes, and anticipating technological shifts that will reshape demand. For companies in fluid transfer, these considerations are magnified: the […]
The scale of the challenges for innovation has never been greater in the UK water sector – that was the message from the Innovation Summit jointly hosted by British Water and Bentley Systems in the City of London on 30 September 2025.Water Innovation Potential Mapped at SummitBritish Water innovation summit (Image source: British Water) The […]
Anglian Water has completed the installation of specialist wastewater treatment equipment from WCS Environmental Engineering (WCSEE). A total of 10 WCSEE Hybrid modular biological treatment units and two Flocell XFMs for tertiary solids removal were put in place as part of a major upgrade of Horning Knackers Wood water recycling centre (WRC) in north Norfolk.WCSEE […]
CIRCOR International, Inc., a KKR portfolio company and a global manufacturer of flow control products for industrial and aerospace markets, announced that it has acquired essentially all the operating assets related to the herringbone gear pump product line of Flowserve Corporation.The transaction includes the GAX, GR, & Gearex Series pump lines, which will be fully […]
The pump industry is an enormous industry and plays a critical role in almost every facet of our lives. Water supply, fire protection, oil & gas, power plants, waste water treatment, sump pumps at homes, processing chemicals, foods & pharmaceuticals, and many more.
