We are looking forward to meeting you at the 40th Fluid Power and Motion Control Symposium (FPMC 2027)!

• October 13-15
• University of Minnesota, USA

The Bath Symposium on Fluid Power and Motion Control, FPMC 2026, took place in September at the American Museum. It was the 39th in a series of annual Symposia which started at Bath in 1988. 49 papers were presented by experts from around the world, including China, Japan, India, the USA and Canada. The prestigious Robert E. Koski Medal rewarding 'the art and practice of fluid power motion and control through education and/or innovation’ was presented to Professor Katharina Schmitz of Aachen University. The Symposium included a memorable reception, dinner and prizegiving at the Roman Baths and Pump Room.

Next year the Symposium will take place in Minneapolis, USA.

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

You can read about past awards and download past proceedings.