From April 14 to 16, the 11th International Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control (ICFP 2025) was held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Zhu Yong, Secretary of the Party Branch for Industry Services and Technology Transformation at the Fluid Center, along with several graduate student representatives, attended the conference.

Doctoral student Zhou Tao delivered a presentation on the sub session, sharing and exchanging the Fluid Center’s research achievements in fluid power transmission and control with domestic and international peers. Faculty and students actively engaged with experts and scholars around the world, exchanging academic ideas, discussing cutting-edge technologies, and exploring new opportunities for research and industrial development. These efforts aim to better align with national strategic needs and promote high-quality development driven by innovation and new productivity.

During the conference, Zhu Yong also organized practical activities for students, including a visit to Zhejiang University for research and study. The delegation toured the National Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems, where they gained insights into frontier research areas and advanced experimental platforms. Participants observed cutting-edge equipment such as the comprehensive testing platform for TBM key technologies, the 160 MPa ultra-high-pressure deep-sea test chamber, the quadruped robot testing platform, the aviation actuator test platform, the high-pressure, high-speed aviation hydraulic pump test bench, the comprehensive performance testing platform for internal curve hydraulic motors, the hydraulic mechanical arm system with multiple flexible actuators, and the electro-hydraulic hybrid drive system for construction machinery. Drawing from his own research experience, Zhu Yong explained the transmission principles and key technologies of these experimental platforms, guiding students in transforming theoretical knowledge into practical understanding.

This participation actively responded to the call of the “Strong Nation Action” initiative for university Party branch secretaries who are dual-role leaders. Supported by an international perspective, the faculty and students deeply engaged in global academic discussions and industrial technology exchanges. These efforts promoted the integration of theory and practice through dual-directional educational measures. Leveraging the disciplinary strengths and professional characteristics of fluid machinery, the team aimed to deepen theoretical understanding through international academic exchanges and guide students in gaining education, skills, and opportunities for contributions through practice driven by global industry demands. This approach enhanced the cross-cultural communication skills and international competitiveness of faculty and students, while exploring the mission and responsibilities of higher education in an internationalized context. The initiative exemplified concrete actions to advance practical education measures.

It is worth noting that the International Conference on Fluid Power Transmission and Control (ICFP) was founded in 1985 by Academician Lu Yongxiang and is held every four years. It is one of the most influential international academic events in the field of fluid power. This year’s conference, hosted by the National Key Laboratory of Fluid Power and Mechatronic Systems at Zhejiang University, attracted 556 experts and scholars from universities, research institutions, and leading industry enterprises worldwide. The conference was themed "Fluid Power: Efficient, Reliable, and Environmentally Friendly" and featured eight keynote speeches, 112 thematic presentations, parallel session discussions, visits to the National Key Laboratory, and industrial exhibitions. The event provided a platform for in-depth dialogue among global scholars, gathering leading experts and enterprises to discuss frontier technologies in fluid power and mechatronic systems and to collectively explore new directions, ideas, and approaches for advancing the field of fluid power transmission and control in China.