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Research activity

LIV Lab

Research activity Impact on society

The LIV Lab (Idraulica del Veicolo Lab - Fluid The aim of the FPRLab is to lead the
Power lab) is dedicated to research on industrial transformation of the traditional fluid power
and mobile fluid power applications, with special systems in more efficient, clean and smart
focus on energy efficiency, integration with systems, by promoting:
electrical systems and controls, evaluation of • research activities with focus on improving

hybrid power distribution systems. efficiency, explore new solutions and
applications;
• spreading the use of simulation in industry
Context and motivation of the during the design and prototyping phase,

research to save time, cost and energy constantly
needed for experimental testing; by creating
The FPRLab supports the strong fluid power virtual tools customized for the industrial
industry in Emilia Romagna region and north usage (smart.fluidpower.it).
Italy in general, by promoting research activities
focused on new fluid power solutions, where
the traditional fluid power systems are coupled
with electric actuators as in the hybrid systems,

or with smart electronic control. Moreover, any
idea exploring the improvement of efficiency is
analysed, both regarding the single components
(especially pumps and motors) and the systems
architecture.

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