Call for papers

The symposium, on the first day, provides a framework for presentations and demonstrations of fundamentals. The following two days of the conference cover a wide variety of application and technology orientated topics in parallel sessions. The conference is followed by a venue at Näsijärvi. Always being an event connecting people and encouraging scientific exchange, the 20th SICFP will be held as a physical event in the Tampere Hall convention center in 2027. This will be accompanied by an exhibition at which various manufacturers will present their latest innovations. Fluid power is due to its advantages the central drive and automation technology in many mobile and industrial applications. Although the energy transition is leading to a change in prime movers, fluid power is still indispensable as drive technology. With its key advantages like robustness and power density in addition to an increased focus on sustainability, digitalization and AI, fluid power can enable future key technologies. Thus it supports the global net-zero emissions target an the transformation of our society.

Topics

Zero-emission transition technologies for mobile machinery

• Novel, efficient and intelligent components and systems
• Digital and switched fluid power systems
• Intelligent controls
• Condition monitoring and predictive maintenance
• Noise and vibration mitigation
• Novel thermal management
• Functional safety
• Machine and fleet management
• Robotics, automation and autonomy

Abstract

Authors are invited to submit titles and abstracts of proposed papers for SICFP’27 by 31 May 2026. Abstracts (maximum 500 words) should clearly outline the purpose, methodology, key results, and conclusions of the work. Submissions should highlight the novelty of the contribution and its relevance to the fluid power and mobile machinery. Supporting figures may be included to clarify the main ideas or illustrate preliminary findings.

All abstracts will undergo a technical review by members of the Scientific Committee to ensure quality, relevance, and alignment with the conference themes. Successful authors will be invited to prepare a full. At least one author of each accepted contribution is expected to register for the conference and present the work.

Abstracts will be submitted through the conference’s online registration system, which will be available soon via this webpage.

Important Dates