FPMC: Bath symposium on fluid power and motion control
Our leading symposium covers current and future trends in fluid power and motion control for academia and industry.
Register for the Symposium
- 16 – 18 September, 2026
- University of Bath, United Kingdom
FPMC 2026 is the Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control. It is a three-day Symposium held in Bath on 16th-18th September 2026, and is the 39th annual event in the series which started in 1988. The proceedings will be published and include 52 peer-reviewed technical papers by experts on cutting-edge topics in the fields of hydraulic and pneumatic fluid power and motion control. The Symposium includes a gala dinner and prizegiving on the evening of 17th September at the historic Roman Baths and Pump Room in the city of Bath. The prestigious 2026 Robert E Koski Medal will be presented at the Symposium.
Topics include:
- AI, Digital Twins and Smart Technology
- Condition Monitoring and Fault Diagnosis
- Digital Hydraulics
- Electrohydraulic Control
- Modelling and Simulation
- Noise, Vibration and Sensors
- Novel and Efficient Systems
- Novel Valves and Actuators
- Pumps and Motors
- Pneumatics, Hydrogen and Alternative Fluids
- Sealing and Tribology
The Provisional Programme has now been published.
You can read about past awards and download past proceedings.
Contact
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