Hydraulic systems are evolving fast. Discover the 2026 best practices every engineer should follow to create clear, accurate, and efficient schematics, plus how modern tools streamline the entire design process.

“The best way to predict the future is to invent it” – Alan Kay (thanks, Steve Jobs for repeating this slogan so many times!)

If you love your Mac but need to use Windows‑based hydraulic design software such as HydroSym, don’t worry—you can still do it. In this post, we’ll explore the easiest, most reliable ways to run HydroSym on your Mac, so you can keep designing and innovating without any hassle on the machine you love.

Our software package for design of hydraulic manifolds, HydroMan, has a new update: it is now possible to design manifolds with slanted edges! This was a highly requested feature from our users. Let's take a closer look at the industries that use slanted edge hydraulic manifolds, what their benefits are, and how HydroMan is making it easier to design them.

Designing hydraulic systems with scalability and ease of maintenance in mind is critical for long-term performance and reliability. In this article, we outline 10 key steps that hydraulic engineers should consider to ensure system growth, simplify maintenance procedures, and reduce downtime. From modular design principles to implementing real-time diagnostics, this guide provides practical strategies to enhance system functionality and adaptability.

Watch a video showcasing HydroSym's configuration capabilities in action, featuring Bosch Rexroth's EDG sectional valve as an example. See how easily you can adjust various values, such as valve size, pressure ratings, flow rates, and specific control options, to meet your requirements.

Bucher Hydraulics partners with Paro Software on a new Product Finder, powered by HydroSym software. Easily find and customize Bucher products, click and add them directly to your schematic in HydroSym.

In today's fast-paced industrial landscape, companies are constantly seeking innovative ways to enhance their manufacturing processes. One strategy gaining significant traction is the use of software for product configuration. By implementing advanced software solutions, industrial companies can streamline and optimize their product configuration workflows, leading to improved efficiency, cost savings, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Hydraulics, a centuries-old technology, has roots dating back to ancient civilizations. In modern military equipment, hydraulics has played a critical role in making operations safer and more efficient. This article explores the use of hydraulics in military equipment and highlights the importance of well-designed hydraulic schematics for optimal performance.

Hydraulics are everywhere. Of course, tractors and cranes come to mind first, but hydraulics are also found in places we don't immediately think of — such as the entertainment industry.

Hydraulics play a critical role in the aviation industry, contributing to safe and efficient aircraft operations. Let's explore the significance of hydraulics in aviation and how well-designed hydraulic systems enhance aircraft performance and safety.

The famous Paro Component Library of hydraulic symbols has been enriched and updated — now our HydroSym users can have a Google-like search experience!

The upcoming Bauma 2022 Show in Germany has identified two main focus areas that will drive transformation in the construction and mining fields: sustainability and digitization. Companies that are aligned with this direction will be able to adapt and grow their business.

The team at Paro is developing a Google-like search experience for the Paro hydraulic symbols library, where users can search over 40,000 hydraulic symbols and components to add to their hydraulic schematic designs.

Improving efficiency at every stage of a product's lifecycle leads to greater results with fewer resources and brings us closer to transforming the industrial process into a more sustainable one. Here are some tips on how hydraulic design can help achieve this.

Fabian Dannerbauer of Daf Hydraulik visits the Paro office and talks to us about his HydroSym and HydroMan courses, helping clients extend their knowledge and reach goals faster.

P-A-B-T or P-T-B-A or A-P-T-B? Which sequence to use? In the latest update on HydroSym we revealed a new flexibility for your hydraulic design needs. This time in the form of freedom to design with four way directional control valves with complete flexibility on the naming sequence of the ports.

With HydroSym, designing hydraulic schematics is easier than ever. Your one-stop, complete solution for hydraulic schematic design now comes with easy video tutorials to get you started in no time!

The newest product update to HydroMan makes the process of designing in 2D and 3D fully integrated, easy, and so intuitive that we think it elevates manifold design to a whole new dimension! Check out what's new.

HydroMan is a specialized software created for design of hydraulic manifolds. After the manifold design is complete, it is now easy to export the file to Siemens NX and continue working on the overall product design. All HydroMan users will now be able to take advantage of this new integration.

HydroSym software solution for designing hydraulic systems is updated weekly with new features, enriched capability, and new additions to the Paro Component Library. We work with and for our users to continuously improve the software so it can perform better for you.
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If the world was already changing at high speed before, as we find ourselves in the middle of an ongoing Covid-19 situation, it is clear that continuous change is the only constant. Our companies are operating throughout these times, having to adjust and find a way forward. At the same time our customers are going through the same adjustment process. Not one link in the supply chain has remained unaffected by current events.

There seems to be a free version of software for just about anything these days. A quick online search will render a free option within seconds, you click and get started, and it's all free. Sounds good? Let's assess.

This is our step-by-step guide to assess the true cost of your free hydraulic software.

Hydraulic engineers worldwide are staying productive by using lightweight software on their home computers or laptops. HydroSym is a top choice for engineers who want to work remotely and collaborate with colleagues.

Manifolds are certainly quite complex components, especially for larger hydraulic applications. To achieve the right actuators, the right hydraulic pressure at the right time with the right speed, an extensive system of bores and valves is needed. Traditionally, manifolds including bores are produced on a CNC machine. But can it be done differently? With 3D metal printing perhaps?

We always talk about working more efficiently as a hydraulic engineer to deliver your work faster. But hydraulic engineers add value to the end product in many other ways than just delivering faster results. This is where a well-designed schematic comes in.

This year marks the 11th time that Paro Software has exhibited at the Hannover Messe. Once again, the event was energizing and exciting, allowing us to see our customers from around the world and introducing potential customers to our products.

As we use technology to improve efficiency, a key question arises: In hydraulic manifold design, what should machines handle, and what needs human input? Michael Carson, a deltaP Systems expert and user of HydroMan and HydroSym, shares his insights.

Designing hydraulic manifolds with HydroSym and HydroMan is fast and efficient. But programming the CNC machine? That's where productivity hit a wall; until now, that is.

Introducing HydroCam: the game-changer in CNC programming.