Domin’s Commitment to Quality at Every Step
At Domin, we ensure quality at every step and in every team to achieve an excellent standard and to innovate consistently. This article explains our approach and how it ensures product quality. We will share how we define quality as a company, why it is important to us, and how we achieve quality in all […]
How High-Performance Servo Valves Unlock Automotive Possibilities
Valves play a crucial role in high-performance vehicles, from hypercars to luxury sports cars. These components are used for the precise control of hydraulic systems, which are integral to various vehicle functions such as gearboxes, power steering, turbo control, brake actuation, and differentials. In the world of high-end automotive engineering, where cutting-edge technology meets peak […]
Adapting Hydraulic Components for Extreme Conditions
When running hydraulic systems in harsh or extreme conditions, you need to be sure that all the components are up to the job. Extreme conditions for hydraulics include anything from outer space, the deep sea, and harsh industrial environments. All of these fields rely on hydraulics to control and power often very complex systems that […]
Leveraging Advanced Manufacturing Techniques for Durable and Lightweight Hydraulic Systems
At Domin, we are at the forefront of new hydraulic technology developments. As a company, we take a pioneering approach to creating our hydraulic technology. This means that we think what no one has thought before, we are the first to try new ideas and methods, and dive into unknown territory to find the best […]
How to Build a Domin Valve
In order to ensure optimal performance of your hydraulic operations, it’s critical that every part is fit-for-purpose. Because of this, Domin Valves are fully configurable to each applications’ exacting needs, ensuring precision and reliability. Whether you are in aerospace, industrial automation, or mobile machinery, we offer a streamlined, customer-centric process to help you build a […]
What Is a Micro-Electrohydrostatic Actuator?
Electrohydrostatic actuators, or EHAs, are a popular way of controlling motion. These systems use electrical signals to control hydraulic actuators, providing motion control for a variety of industries and applications. While these systems provide accurate, efficient, and powerful motion control, they suffer from a few drawbacks such as their complexity and size. In this article, […]
What is Active Suspension?
Suspension systems are a critical component in automotive design, where they have a significant impact on a vehicle’s handling, safety, and passenger comfort. Over the years, automotive manufacturers have developed various suspension types, but there has been an ultimate goal to perfect a cost-effective and energy-efficient active suspension system. This type of suspension represents the […]
The Changing Landscape of Automotive Features
Since the turn of the century, the landscape of automotive features and marketing has changed. Gone are the days when speed and power are the main selling point of a car. Instead, modern consumers are shifting their focus more and more to considerations such as comfort, efficiency, safety, and technology. In this article, we take […]
Ask Domin: Your Frequent Questions Answered
Answering Your Common Questions Due to the nature of Domin technology being so innovative, we are often asked questions regarding the detail of this technology in specific applications. To put this information into one space, we have started a series; Ask Domin. Throughout this series, our experts will go into detail about some of the […]
The Road to Efficient Motion Control for Automotive
In today’s world, energy resources are becoming scarcer and more expensive, while the challenges of understanding our environmental impact are becoming more apparent. The way we use energy is rife with inefficiencies and waste. While this is a massive problem, it also represents an opportunity to rethink the ways we use energy. The automotive sector […]
The Future of Hydraulics in Aerospace
Hydraulics are an integral part of the aerospace industry. From the testing and simulation phase right up to flying, and then back down for landing, hydraulic systems play a critical role in ensuring an aircraft gets from point A to point B safely and reliably. However, traditional hydraulic systems have critical design flaws that make […]
The History of Hydraulics in Aerospace
Hydraulic systems are a vital component of modern aircraft, controlling critical functions such as: brakes, flaps, flight controls, and landing gear. Despite their pivotal role in ensuring flight operations’ safety, reliability, and efficiency, the basic design of these systems has remained largely unchanged since the 1960s. While the design of hydraulic systems has remained stagnant, […]
How Servo Valves Control Motion in Space
Motion control in simulation testing, navigation, and steering for the space industry presents several unique challenges. Exposure to extreme temperature, immense mechanical stresses, and a need for near-exact precision are only a few of these that need to be overcome to ensure mission success. A core component used in various stages of space travel is […]
Pioneering Connectivity: The Future of Servo Valves in Industrial Manufacturing
Servo valves are crucial in hydraulic control systems, providing highly accurate movement control for precision engineering applications. Since their inception in the 1950s, they have found use in various industrial manufacturing applications, including injection moulding, robotics, metal processing, and industrial automation. This article examines some key trends for servo valves in industrial manufacturing. Connectivity at […]
The Strength of Maraging Steel in Additive Manufacturing
At Domin, we’re renowned for engineering a range of servo proportional valves that defy convention and set new standards in all industries that they are applied. Our products are designed to enable industries to innovate without compromises, and a key tool that allows us to achieve this is metal additive manufacturing. We use maraging steel […]
Hydraulic Servo Valves Explained
Hydraulic servos are at the heart of many hydraulic systems, providing precise control over fluid flow and actuating components. In this article, we look at the fundamental aspects of hydraulic servo valves, and how Domin has revolutionised the hydraulics industry with our ground-breaking servo valve designs. What are Hydraulic Servo Valves? Hydraulic servo valves control […]
Electrohydrostatic vs. Electromechanical: Which one is Best?
There has been a recent shift away from traditional central hydraulic systems. Electrohydrostatic and electromechanical motion control have become the two popular alternatives for controlling motion. Each has advantages and disadvantages, making them more or less suitable for certain applications. In this article, we’ll look at the two types of motion control systems, and attempt […]
What Innovations Are Improving Energy Use in Automotive?
The automotive industry is at a crossroads, facing the challenge of sustainability. This shift stems from the pressing need to improve air quality by reducing emissions, minimise dependence on fossil fuels, and create a more sustainable future. The spotlight is on energy consumption as electric vehicles (EVs) demand extended ranges and internal-combustion-engine (ICE) vehicles strive […]
How the Replacement of Centralised Hydraulics in Aerospace Can Create Transformative Change
Centralised hydraulic systems have long been the norm for control and actuation in aircraft. Critical flight control systems such as rudders, elevators, and ailerons rely on these heavy systems. Theoretically, some of the drawbacks associated with centralised hydraulics can be alleviated by moving to distributed hydraulic systems, however, this has proven difficult in practice. What […]
How We Build Next-Generation Motion Control Technology
Most hydraulic motion control systems use outdated technology that doesn’t take advantage of some of the technological advancements of the past few decades. At Domin, we have taken a pioneering approach to creating our hydraulics technology, taking advantage of cutting-edge technologies to create highly efficient, performant, and reliable hydraulics systems. In this article, we have […]
Secrets to Project Success at Domin
Do you ever wonder how successful companies like Domin execute their projects? If so, welcome to a behind-the-scenes look at Domin’s unique approach to project management and the secrets behind our consistent project success. At Domin, project management isn’t just about tasks and timelines; it’s about people, culture, data-driven decision-making, and collaboration. We have several […]
The Benefits of Switching From Mechanical to Electrical Feedback
Electrohydraulic servo valves are widely used in hydraulic systems to control the position, speed, and force of hydraulic actuators. The technology hasn’t progressed much since the 1950s and there are key limitations that still exist. In this article, we look at some of the inefficiencies associated with feedback mechanisms in traditional servo valves, and how Domin is […]
