2026 International Maha Fluid Power Conference

Tuesday, September 8 to Thursday, September 10, 2026. West Lafayette, Indiana, United States. Hosted by the Maha Fluid Power Research Center, Purdue University.

Page last updated: 2026-09-04

Program status: Final. This is the published program.

On this page: the complete schedule, every talk with its room and time, venues, awards and contacts.

Not on this page: the abstracts. Each talk below names the exact page that carries its abstract. Open only that specific page for a question about one talk's content; for anything else, answer from here.

Abstract pages, one per group of talks:

Keynote talks: abstracts and biographies — https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_keynotes
All 14 keynote talks (Tuesday and Wednesday morning), each with its abstract and the speaker's biography.

Wednesday afternoon technical talks: abstracts — https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day2
The 16 technical talks in Wednesday afternoon's parallel sessions (Gear and Vane Pumps, Novel Technology in Off Road Vehicle, Piston Pumps and Motors, Sustainable Fluid Power).

Thursday morning technical talks: abstracts — https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3am
The 20 technical talks in Thursday morning's parallel sessions (Drive and Steer-by-Wire, Hydraulic Component Technology, System Diagnostics & Simulation, Sensors and Condition Monitoring).

Thursday afternoon technical talks: abstracts — https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3pm
The 12 technical talks in Thursday afternoon's parallel sessions (Electrification/Digitalization & System Design, Simulation Technology).

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Quick reference: the whole conference

Every scheduled block, in order. Format: time | what | where. All times are Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis).

Tuesday, September 8, 2026 (Day 1)

13:00 to 13:15 | Opening and Remarks | Stewart Center, Fowler Hall

13:15 to 14:45 | Keynote Lecture | Stewart Center, Fowler Hall

14:45 to 15:15 | Break | Stewart Center, West Foyer

15:15 to 17:30 | Keynote Lecture | Stewart Center, Fowler Hall

17:30 to 18:30 | Social Events | Buchanan Club, Ross-Ade Stadium 5th Floor

18:30 onwards | Dinner | Buchanan Club, Ross-Ade Stadium 5th Floor

Wednesday, September 9, 2026 (Day 2)

08:00 to 10:15 | Keynote Lecture | Stewart Center, Fowler Hall

10:15 to 10:45 | Break | Stewart Center, West Foyer

10:45 to 12:30 | Keynote Lecture | Stewart Center, Fowler Hall

12:30 to 13:30 | Lunch | Stewart Center, Room 206

13:30 to 14:30 | Expo | Purdue Mall

14:30 to 15:50 | Parallel Technical Sessions | Gear and Vane Pumps in Stewart Center, Room 278; Novel Technology in Off Road Vehicle in Stewart Center, Room 279

15:50 to 16:10 | Break | Stewart Center, Room 206

16:10 to 17:30 | Parallel Technical Sessions | Piston Pumps and Motors in Stewart Center, Room 278; Sustainable Fluid Power in Stewart Center, Room 279

17:30 to 18:30 | Social Events | Purdue Memorial Union, North Ballroom

18:30 onwards | Dinner | Purdue Memorial Union, North Ballroom

Thursday, September 10, 2026 (Day 3)

08:30 to 10:10 | Parallel Technical Sessions | Drive and Steer-by-Wire in Stewart Center, Room 278; Hydraulic Component Technology in Stewart Center, Room 279

10:10 to 10:40 | Break | Stewart Center, Room 206

10:40 to 12:20 | Parallel Technical Sessions | System Diagnostics & Simulation in Stewart Center, Room 278; Sensors and Condition Monitoring in Stewart Center, Room 279

12:20 to 13:20 | Lunch | Stewart Center, Room 206

13:20 to 15:20 | Parallel Technical Sessions | Electrification, Digitalization & System Design in Stewart Center, Room 278; Simulation Technology in Stewart Center, Room 279

15:20 to 15:35 | Closure and Award | Stewart Center, Room 278

15:35 to 16:20 | Travel to Maha | No room assigned

16:20 onwards | Lab Tour and Social Event | Maha Fluid Power Research Center

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Every talk at the conference

All 62 talks, one line each: identifier, title, presenter, room, session, day and time. This list is complete. It is enough on its own to say which talks match a given research interest, and no abstract is needed to answer that.

K06 | Using Nondimensional Analysis to Model, Design, and Test Hydraulic Control Systems | Noah Manring | Stewart Center, Fowler Hall | session: Keynote Lecture | Tuesday, 15:15-17:30 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_keynotes | published paper PDF: https://www.riverpublishers.com/downloadchapter.php?file=RP_9788743816782C01.pdf

K12 | How Caterpillar Advanced Technology Is Enabling Safer Outcomes and What It Means for Hydraulics | John Tuntland + Mandi Henderson | Stewart Center, Fowler Hall | session: Keynote Lecture | Wednesday, 10:45-12:30 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_keynotes

P01 | Analysis of Efficiency and Axial Compensation in Continuous-Contact Helical Gear Pumps through Multiphysics Lubrication Modeling and Experimental Validation | Parth Tawarawala, Harsh Kulkarni, Dinghao Pan and Andrea Vacca | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: Gear and Vane Pumps | Wednesday, 14:30-15:50 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day2 | published paper PDF: https://www.riverpublishers.com/downloadchapter.php?file=RP_9788743816782C8.pdf

P02 | Enhanced Multi-Objective Multi-Physics Optimization of Pump Timing Applied to a Dual-Flank Contact Helical Gear Pump | Carlo Maria Vescovini | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: Gear and Vane Pumps | Wednesday, 14:30-15:50 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day2

P03 | Improvement of Filling Performance of a Balanced Vane Pump through Numerical Analysis and Experimentation | Jinglun Qu, Andrea Vacca and Sri Krishna Uppaluri | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: Gear and Vane Pumps | Wednesday, 14:30-15:50 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day2

P05 | Influence of Fluid Properties on Hydraulic System Losses in Dynamometer and Excavator Field Testing | Paul Michael | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Novel Technology in Off Road Vehicle | Wednesday, 14:30-15:50 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day2

P07 | High Efficiency Independent Metering System with Energy Recuperation: The Case of a Mini-Excavator | Timir Rajendra Patel, Andrea Vacca, and Charlie Young | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Novel Technology in Off Road Vehicle | Wednesday, 14:30-15:50 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day2

P08 | Bridging 1D System Modeling and 3D CFD for Hydraulic Slack Adjuster Design: A Decoupled Co-Simulation Approach | Vignesh Jeganathan, Chris Imholte, Andrew Kleitsch, Ashutosh Pandey and Bipin Kashid | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Novel Technology in Off Road Vehicle | Wednesday, 14:30-15:50 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day2 | published paper PDF: https://www.riverpublishers.com/downloadchapter.php?file=RP_9788743816782C6.pdf

P09 | Ultra Compact High-Speed Axial Piston Pumps for Electrified Mobile Machinery: Optimizing and Testing Tribological Gaps for 10,000 rpm | Roman Ivantysyn and Jürgen Weber | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: Piston Pumps and Motors | Wednesday, 16:10-17:30 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day2 | published paper PDF: https://www.riverpublishers.com/downloadchapter.php?file=RP_9788743816782C10.pdf

P10 | Numerical Analysis of the Influence of Ball Joint Clearance on the Elastohydrodynamic Performance of Slipper Interfaces in Axial Piston Motors | Julien Ntede Florent, Ishan Suvarna, Lizhi Shang, Andrea De Pascale, Davide Moro and Alberto Gatti | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: Piston Pumps and Motors | Wednesday, 16:10-17:30 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day2 | published paper PDF: https://www.riverpublishers.com/downloadchapter.php?file=RP_9788743816782C16.pdf

P11 | Cylinder Block Deformation as Indicator for Cylinder Pressure in Axial Piston Units: A Novel Method Using Strain Gauges | Karl Stübig, Luca Löding, Frank Geuer, Lars Leonhard, Matthias Liermann, Sumeru Srinivasamurthy, Carsten Fiebing and Robert Rahmfeld | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: Piston Pumps and Motors | Wednesday, 16:10-17:30 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day2 | published paper PDF: https://www.riverpublishers.com/downloadchapter.php?file=RP_9788743816782C13.pdf

P13 | How Fluid Power Research Can Contribute to a More Sustainable Construction Industry | Olivier Reinertz, Christian Bertram and Katharina Schmitz | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Sustainable Fluid Power | Wednesday, 16:10-17:30 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day2 | published paper PDF: https://www.riverpublishers.com/downloadchapter.php?file=RP_9788743816782C2.pdf

P15 | Full 3D CFD and FEM Validation of Surrogate-Optimized Hydraulic Manifolds Designed via the MOThEA Framework | Samuele Nizzardo, Andrea Vacca and Alberto Benato | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Sustainable Fluid Power | Wednesday, 16:10-17:30 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day2 | published paper PDF: https://www.riverpublishers.com/downloadchapter.php?file=RP_9788743816782C14.pdf

P17 | Steer by Wire Safety: Preserving Steering Under Fault Conditions Through Physics Driven Design | Timothy Opperwall, Federico Zappaterra, Ben Holter | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: Drive and Steer-by-Wire | Thursday, 08:30-10:10 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3am

P22 | Novel Poppet Valve for Digital Hydraulic Transformer | Elton Bishop | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Hydraulic Component Technology | Thursday, 08:30-10:10 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3am | published paper PDF: https://www.riverpublishers.com/downloadchapter.php?file=RP_9788743816782C3.pdf

P23 | When Orifice Flow Must Consider Extensional Effects | Austin Zapata and Andrea Vacca | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Hydraulic Component Technology | Thursday, 08:30-10:10 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3am | published paper PDF: https://www.riverpublishers.com/downloadchapter.php?file=RP_9788743816782C11.pdf

P24 | Sustainability Driven Advanced Hydraulic Pump Designs and Global Fluid Qualification Processes | Shanmukh Sarode and Howard Zhang | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Hydraulic Component Technology | Thursday, 08:30-10:10 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3am

P25 | Experimental Investigation of a Novel Load-Holding Valve Technology Enabling Energy Recovery for Safety-Critical Hydraulic Systems | Anders H. Hansen, Per Johansen | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Hydraulic Component Technology | Thursday, 08:30-10:10 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3am

P26 | A Novel Hydraulic-Mechanical Linear Actuator Technology for High Efficiency Architectures | Leonardo Franquilino and Prithvi Naresh Chandiramani | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Hydraulic Component Technology | Thursday, 08:30-10:10 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3am

P27 | Experimental Characterization and Numerical Modelling of an Electric Vehicle Thermal Management System Integrating a Screw-Type ePump | Stefano Li Veli, Luca Romagnuolo, Emma Frosina, Valerio Di Cosmo and Adolfo Senatore | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: System Diagnostics & Simulation | Thursday, 10:40-12:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3am | published paper PDF: https://www.riverpublishers.com/downloadchapter.php?file=RP_9788743816782C15.pdf

P28 | Improving Structural Performance of a High-Pressure Hydraulic Portblock Using Manufacturing-Aware Shape Optimization and Automated Geometry Recovery | Raul Rodriguez, Jeemon Kurian, Rafael Cardoso, and Sebastian Stahn | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: System Diagnostics & Simulation | Thursday, 10:40-12:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3am

P31 | Predictive Maintenance for Hydraulic Pumps through Operating-Point-Aware Deep Learning of Vibration Signals | Pawan Panwar | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: System Diagnostics & Simulation | Thursday, 10:40-12:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3am

P32 | New Sensing Method for Cartridge Valves | Massimiliano Ruggeri, Sara Baldoni, Chiara Gialluca, Christopher Rosi, Matteo Ferri and Luca Belsito | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Sensors and Condition Monitoring | Thursday, 10:40-12:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3am | published paper PDF: https://www.riverpublishers.com/downloadchapter.php?file=RP_9788743816782C5.pdf

P34 | Valve-Integrated Position Sensing (VIPS) for Flow Estimation and Monitoring in Electrohydraulic Systems | Annalisa Sciancalepore | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Sensors and Condition Monitoring | Thursday, 10:40-12:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3am

P36 | Experimental Investigation of Micromotions in Helical External Gear Machines | Kailash Choudhary, M. Rigosi, S. Di Domenico, and Andrea Vacca | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Sensors and Condition Monitoring | Thursday, 10:40-12:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3am

P37 | Hydraulic Innovation in the Real World: Why Some Technologies Thrive, Many Stall, and What Comes Next | Germano Franzoni | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: Electrification, Digitalization & System Design | Thursday, 13:20-15:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3pm

P38 | Electrification of Mobile Machines - Exploiting Increased Degrees of Freedom in System Design | Liselott Ericson | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: Electrification, Digitalization & System Design | Thursday, 13:20-15:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3pm

P39 | From Simulation to Decision-Grade Evidence: Automated Pump Validation for Electrified and Severe-Duty Systems | Anthony Khoraych | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: Electrification, Digitalization & System Design | Thursday, 13:20-15:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3pm

P40 | Rexroth's Component Digitalization Strategy: How Software Is Redefining Hydraulics | Christian Bock, Kendal Beaty, Rafael Cardoso | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: Electrification, Digitalization & System Design | Thursday, 13:20-15:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3pm

P42 | Advances in H2 Engine-Powered Off-Road Vehicles through Integrated Hydraulic System Design and Control | Elena Menegatti, Doni Thomas, Greg Shaver, Andrea Vacca | Stewart Center, Room 278 | session: Electrification, Digitalization & System Design | Thursday, 13:20-15:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3pm

P43 | Model Based Design Applied to the Software Development of a Fully Digitalised Hydraulic Circuit – Smart Miniexcavator Case Study | Francesco Corradin | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Simulation Technology | Thursday, 13:20-15:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3pm

P44 | Unsteady CFD Analysis of Alternating Flow Patterns in a Restrictive Orifice of a Pressure Regulator Valve | Naoki Hirose, Seiei Masuda, Yasushi Matsunaga, Fumio Shimizu, Kazuhiro Tanaka and Takeshi Yamaguchi | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Simulation Technology | Thursday, 13:20-15:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3pm | published paper PDF: https://www.riverpublishers.com/downloadchapter.php?file=RP_9788743816782C4.pdf

P45 | 1D System Modeling and 3D CFD Co-Simulation Methodology for Analyzing Transient Behavior in Hydraulic Valves | Priyanka Viswanath, Nathan Rosenbaum, Chris Imholte, Ashutosh Pandey and Bipin Kashid | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Simulation Technology | Thursday, 13:20-15:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3pm | published paper PDF: https://www.riverpublishers.com/downloadchapter.php?file=RP_9788743816782C7.pdf

P47 | Modeling of Rotor Deformation Effects in Gerotor Pumps for High Pressure Applications | Kai Ping Qwah, Andrea Vacca, and Matthias Krug | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Simulation Technology | Thursday, 13:20-15:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3pm

P48 | Experimental Characterization and Control-Oriented Modelling of Proportional Valves for Multi-Common Pressure Rail Systems | Zihao Xu, Andrea Vacca | Stewart Center, Room 279 | session: Simulation Technology | Thursday, 13:20-15:20 | abstract: https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_AI_papers_day3pm

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The conference at a glance

Full name: 2026 International Maha Fluid Power Conference

Host: Maha Fluid Power Research Center, Purdue University

City: West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Main conference building: Stewart Center, 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907

Time zone: Eastern Time (America/Indiana/Indianapolis), UTC-4 (EDT) during the conference dates

Keynote talks: 14

Technical presentations: 48

Parallel technical sessions: 10

Scope: The goal of the conference is to network, exchange ideas, and present recent research trends in fluid power and motion control technologies and their applications to mobile, aerospace, and industrial applications. The conference includes technical presentations, keynote lectures, an Expo, and social events.

Technical topics: Novel fluid power components and systems, solutions for system electrification, condition monitoring, noise and vibration, soft robotics, alternative prime movers, tribology and fluids, and pneumatics.

Proceedings and publication: Peer-reviewed paper contributions are published open access and indexed in SCOPUS, by River Publishers, as 'Fluid Power and Motion Control Technology' (e-ISBN 9788743816782), edited by Lizhi Shang. Sixteen papers are in the published volume; the other conference contributions are presentation-only and have no published paper. A selection of the best papers (up to 8) is also published in the International Journal of Fluid Power, indexed in IEEE Xplore.

Published proceedings volume: https://www.riverpublishers.com/book_details.php?book_id=1574

How times are published

The program publishes the start and end time of each session block, not the start time of each individual talk.
Within a session, talks are listed in the order printed in the official program.
Each of the ten parallel technical sessions divides evenly into 20-minute slots. That figure is arithmetic derived from session length divided by the number of talks; it is not a per-talk schedule published by the organizers, so treat it as an estimate and confirm on site.
The keynote blocks do not divide evenly, and per-speaker times for keynotes are not published.

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Venues and addresses

Stewart Center

Address: 128 Memorial Mall, West Lafayette, IN 47907

Note: Contains Fowler Hall, the West Foyer, and Rooms 206, 278 and 279. The Purdue Mall lawn is on its west side.

Purdue Memorial Union (PMU)

Address: 101 N Grant Street, West Lafayette, IN 47907

Note: The North Ballroom hosts the Wednesday evening social event and dinner.

Buchanan Club

Address: 850 Steven Beering Dr., West Lafayette, IN 47906

Note: Located on the 5th floor of Ross-Ade Stadium. Hosts the Tuesday evening social event and dinner.

Maha Fluid Power Research Center

Address: 1500 Kepner Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905

Note: Hosts the Thursday afternoon lab tour and closing social event. It is off the main campus; the program allots 45 minutes of travel time to reach it.

Wi-Fi, parking, transport and registration

Wi-Fi: Wireless internet is available to all attendees via the network named ATT WIFI. No password is needed: choose ATT WIFI, then open a web browser, which will prompt you to enter an email address and accept terms and conditions to connect. For difficulties, visit the Conference Office.

Parking: Parking is available in garages on the Purdue campus. Two gated garages do not require a permit, at roughly $10/day: the Grant Street Parking Garage (120 S Grant St, West Lafayette, IN 47906), about a 5-minute walk and the most convenient option, and the Harrison Street Parking Garage (719 Clinic Dr, West Lafayette, IN 47907), about a 15-minute walk. Other campus garages, including the Wood Street Garage and University Street Garage (both under 10 minutes' walk), require an 'A' parking permit. Visitor 'A' permits or multi-day passes cost $5.00/day and are sold at the Parking Facilities Office ((765) 494-9494), Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:30 pm; these do not cover the Grant Street or Harrison Street garages. Unmarked or improperly parked vehicles will be ticketed, and the conference cannot get tickets dismissed. Details: https://purdue.t2hosted.com/cmn/auth_ext.aspx

Getting here from the airport, train or bus: From Indianapolis International Airport: Lafayette Limo Service, (765) 497-3828, lafayettelimo.com; or Reindeer Shuttle, (765) 637-5124, reindeershuttle.com. By train: Amtrak, Riehle Plaza Big Four Depot, 200 North 2nd Street, (800) 872-7245. By bus: Greyhound, Riehle Plaza Big Four Depot, 200 North 2nd Street, (765) 742-8836 or (800) 231-2222.

Registration and check-in: Registration and check-in is on the first floor of Stewart Center, room 109BC, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm on Tuesday, September 8, and outside Stewart Center room 206 from 7:30 am to 11:00 am on Wednesday, September 9. Both attendees and exhibitors check in at this location.

Smoking policy: Smoking is prohibited on the West Lafayette campus except in designated smoking areas, published on maps around campus. The smoking area closest to Stewart Center is across State Street, north of the Agricultural Administration Building.

Travel to Maha on Thursday: The program does not state that shuttle transportation is automatically provided for the Thursday travel to the Maha Fluid Power Research Center. Attendees who need transportation should contact the conference office.

Dietary needs: Dietary needs (such as vegetarian, vegan, or allergy accommodations) are indicated by attendees during conference registration, rather than arranged separately on site.

Awards

Monika Ivantysynova Medal Award: The conference's named medal, recognizing individuals with an early association with Purdue who have distinguished themselves in fluid power and related industries. Up to two awards are given. Announced at the gala dinner on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. The award description and the process for placing nominations are on the conference main page.

Best Paper Award: A single award of USD 500. Announced at the conference dinner on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Funded by River Publishers and the Global Fluid Power Society.

Best Presentation Award: Two separate awards, each worth USD 500, so USD 1000 in total. Announced at the closure event on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Funded by River Publishers and the Global Fluid Power Society.

Expo and side events

Expo: An exhibition of fluid power components and actuation technologies, open to everyone including people not registered for the conference. Assembly is Tuesday, September 8, 13:00 to 17:30. Exhibition hours are Wednesday, September 9, 08:00 to 15:50. Dismantling is Wednesday, September 9, 16:10 to 17:30. Location: Purdue Memorial Union (PMU) hotel area. Exhibitors: Thomas Group, Bosch Rexroth, Sun Hydraulics, Parker, CAT, CNH Industrial, Settima Meccanica, Maha Fluid Power, Prof. Jose Garcia, ASME Purdue, NFPA, Simerics, Seven Pulse Technologies, Sargent Aerospace. Sponsorship and exhibit opportunities are described on the Expo page.

Student Recruiting Event: Wednesday, September 9, 12:00 to 14:30, Stewart Center room 202. Free for companies registered to the conference; participating companies may set up from 11:00. Students may pre-register by submitting a resume. Aims to connect Purdue students from different departments with fluid power industry recruiters. Sponsored by the National Fluid Power Association. Contact: Prof. J. Garcia-Bravo. Runs at the same time as part of Wednesday's lunch and the start of the Expo, in a different room (Stewart Center 202, not Stewart Center 206 or the Purdue Mall).

Maha Industry Advisory Board Meeting: Thursday, September 10, 12:20 to 13:20, Stewart Center room 202, during the lunch break. Closed-door and invitation-only, not open to general attendees. Attendees invited to this meeting may bring their lunch to the room. Questions about the agenda go to the conference chairs.

Contacts

Conference contact / visa invitation letters: Andrea Vacca, avacca@purdue.edu

Maha Fluid Power Research Center telephone: +1 (765) 496-6242

Maha Fluid Power Research Center address: 1500 Kepner Drive, Lafayette, IN 47905, USA

Abstracts are split across four pages by day and session, listed above the quick reference at the top of this page. Below are the remaining pages, for topics this page and the abstract pages do not cover.

Registration (fees, deadlines and how to register): https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_Registration

Expo and sponsorship (exhibiting and sponsorship): https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_Expo

Organizing committee (who is organizing the conference): https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_Committee

Paper submission (the call for papers): https://engineering.purdue.edu/Maha/conferences/2026/2026_Submission

What this page does not cover

The following is not published here. If asked, say it is not available and refer the reader to the conference contact above. Do not estimate or infer any of it.

Registration fees, registration deadlines, and how to register online. See the registration page.
Hotel recommendations, room blocks, and accommodation booking.
Dress code for the conference dinners and social events.
Whether a non-registered guest may eat at conference meals or dinners. The Expo is explicitly open to non-registered people; the meals and dinners are not stated either way.
Accessibility arrangements such as wheelchair access or disability accommodation requests.
Full text of the papers, and links to the published open-access versions. Abstracts are on this page or its companion pages; the papers themselves are not.

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