{"id":915,"date":"2026-08-29T21:09:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-29T21:09:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.fs.uni-lj.si\/lft\/?page_id=915"},"modified":"2026-08-29T21:09:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-29T21:09:06","slug":"fluid-power-and-hydraulic-systems","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.fs.uni-lj.si\/lft\/en\/fluid-power-and-hydraulic-systems\/","title":{"rendered":"Fluid Power and Hydraulic Systems"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fluid Power and Hydraulic Systems<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Fluid power technology is one of the central research areas of the Laboratory for Fluid Power and Controls. We research hydraulic valves, pumps, actuators, and hydrostatic drives for industrial and robotic applications. We place special emphasis on developing energy-efficient components and their experimental evaluation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

Highlighted Achievements<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Development of Advanced Hydraulic Actuators<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Development and evaluation of various types of linear and rotary actuators for industrial and robotic applications.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Industry Collaboration<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Long-standing collaboration with domestic and foreign companies on the development of new hydraulic components and the optimization of existing systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Research Infrastructure<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Establishment of specialized laboratory test rigs for testing valves, cylinders, actuators, and hydrostatic drives.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Key Activities<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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Industrial Hydraulic Systems<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Control and Regulation of Hydrostatic Drives<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Hydraulic Components<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Simulations and Digital Development<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Diagnostics and Reliability<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Researchers<\/h1><\/div><\/div>\n\n
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\"Franc<\/div>

Franc Majdi\u010d Assoc. Prof. Dr., Univ. Dipl. Eng. Mech. <\/h4>

Head of the Research Group<\/p>

Email:<\/strong> franc.majdic@fs.uni-lj.si<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Jan<\/div>

Jan Pustavrh MSc Mech. Eng. <\/h4>

Email: <\/strong>jan.pustavrh@fs.uni-lj.si<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Jan<\/div>

Jan Bartolj MSc Mech. Eng.<\/h4>

Email:<\/strong> jan.bartolj@fs.uni-lj.si<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\"Nejc<\/div>

Nejc Novak PhD, Dipl. Eng. Mech. <\/h4>

Email:<\/strong> nejc.novak@fs.uni-lj.si<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

and other researchers depending on the specific project.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Active Projects<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

SOFT LOGGING, Soft Robotic Hydraulic Log Gripping System (2023\u20132026)<\/p>\n

Development of an innovative hydraulic gripping system for log handling using soft robotics principles.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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COOL PRESS, Development of a Barocaloric Cooling Device (2022\u20132025)<\/p>\n

Use of hydrostatic pressure to develop a new generation of energy-efficient cooling systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Selected Publications<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Comparison of hydraulic, pneumatic and electric linear actuation systems (Scientific Reports, 2023)<\/span><\/p>\n

Analysis of different guide elements' designs in hydraulic cylinders (Applied Sciences, 2025)<\/span><\/p>\n

Influence of spool impact on preloaded threaded plugs in hydraulic valves (Applied Sciences, 2026)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2192 Link to all publications in this area<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Key Topics for Theses<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

Selected Topics<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Hydraulic actuators<\/p>\n

\u2022 Proportional valves<\/p>\n

\u2022 Stewart platforms<\/p>\n

\u2022 Hydrostatic drives<\/p>\n

\u2192 Link to the list of all theses<\/span><\/p>\n

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