VENTIL is a scientific and professional journal covering the fields of fluid power, automation and mechatronics. Its primary mission is to bridge the gap between research and practice, support the further development and promotion of fluid power, automation and mechatronics, and contribute to the development and consistent use of professional terminology in these fields.
The editorial of the August 2026 issue of VENTIL, ““Poletje brez varnostne rezerve“”, was written by Miroslav Halilovič.
VENTIL HIGHLIGHTS
EVENTS
Cleanroom Technology – The Invisible Backbone of the Slovenian Economy
Industrial Robotics Days 2026
Process Control Technology Network: Awards for the Best Bachelor’s and Master’s Theses 2026
World Metrology Day 2026 in Portorož
17th IRT Industrial Forum – Slovenian Industry Remains Competitive
INTERVIEW
Igor Petrović – The Mentor Behind Winning Teams
NEWS & INSIGHTS
Prime Minister of the Republic of Slovenia Janez Janša Visits the Jožef Stefan Institute
Memristors – Paving the Way for the Technologies of the Future
Factories of the Future Embrace the Human-in-the-Loop Approach
SCIENTIFIC PAPERS
HYDRAULIC COMPONENT DESIGN
Jan Bartolj, Aljaž Žafran, Nikola Vukašinović, Franc Majdič
Multi-Criteria Design Method for an Additively Manufactured Hydraulic Valve
MODERN PNEUMATIC SYSTEMS
Marko Šimic, Miha Pipan, Niko Herakovič
New Approaches, Technologies and Trends in Industrial Pneumatic Systems and Processes
PROFESSIONAL PAPERS
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
Franc Majdič
Tribological and Functional Limitations of Universal Engine Oils in Hydraulic Systems
LUBRICATION
Milan Kambič
Preventing Lubrication Problems and Failures
INDUSTRY NEWS
A New Material for the Industry of the Future (ELESA+GANTER)
Hydraulic Torque Wrenches for Controlled Bolted Joint Tightening (ENERGE)
Gas Springs – An Efficient Solution for Motion Control (INOTEH)
NEW PRODUCTS
A New Generation of Locking Pins (ELESA+GANTER)
Capacitive or Optical Level Sensor? (ELESA+GANTER)
Parker PE06M – A New Generation of Proportional Hydraulic Valves for Precise Pressure Control (PARKER HANNIFIN)
COMPANY SHOWCASE
GIA-S – Exclusive Distributor of Fike Rupture Discs (GIA-S)
Hallite OptiSeal® – Advanced Sealing for the Most Demanding Industrial Applications (HENNLICH)
Manual MIG/MAG Welding with Fronius Fortis and TPS/i Systems (INGVAR)
E2B Inductive Sensors (MIEL Elektronika)
Waste Heat Recovery from Screw Compressors (OMEGA AIR)
SMC 4-bar Factory in Practice (SMC)
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