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Battery technology has evolved over the past several years, helping to bring down costs as well as expand the applications in which electrification can be applied. As batteries for mobile [...]

Continued technological advancements in hydraulics and pneumatics will be driven by a range of industry trends and customer requirements. To help guide future designs, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) [...]

The priorities of packaging and processing operations have shifted in recent years, with workforce availability becoming the greatest area of concern. As such, it has brought about an increased need [...]

Implementation of automation is on the rise in the many sectors served by hydraulics and pneumatics, bringing with it a variety of technological changes to fluid power systems. With these [...]

During the National Fluid Power Association's (NFPA) Spring Economic Webinar, Jim Meil of ACT Research provided an overview of current market conditions and the potential impacts for the hydraulics and [...]

The implementation of electrification, especially in mobile applications, continues to gain momentum as technology advances and more emphasis is placed on reducing carbon emissions around the world. With the growth [...]

Iowa State University recently completed building an Off-Highway Vehicle Chassis Dynamometer Laboratory (Dyno Lab) at its BioCentury Research Farm located between Ames and Boone, Iowa. The facility allows for controlled, [...]

HydraForce is collaborating with Tan Delta and Elevat, a provider of IoT connected machine applications, to improve maintenance of hydraulic systems in mobile equipment. Elevat telematics solution will be integrated [...]

Once every three years the fluid power industry comes together alongside the construction industry--one of the largest users of fluid power components, particularly hydraulics--for the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) [...]

Hydraulic reservoirs play an important role in hydraulic systems as they store fluid as well as aid with heat dissipation and fluid conditioning. However, they are often oversized which can [...]

Integration of sensors and software into motion control components and systems is on the rise. Their use has grown in recent years due to the many benefits which can be [...]

Selecting the right hydraulic fluid for an application is critical for several reasons, including its ability to withstand the presence of water. Hydrolytic stability is a hydraulic fluid's capacity to [...]

Edge AI (artificial intelligence) semiconductor company Ambarella Inc. has developed a centralized 4D imaging radar architecture which aims to improve the perception capabilities of autonomous driving systems. The technology enables [...]

Positivity has been the general sentiment for the fluid power industry in 2022. Strong demand from the various markets served by hydraulic and pneumatic components, such as construction machinery and [...]

Danfoss Power Solutions first announced it would acquire Eaton's hydraulics business in 2020. The acquisition was completed in 2021, bringing together two of the industry's largest hydraulics companies. Danfoss made [...]

As electrification increases, safety has become a critical factor which must be kept in mind. This is particularly true when working with the high-voltage systems being used in larger mobile [...]

RISE[TM] Robotics began developing its electromechanical alternative to hydraulics, the RISE[TM] Cylinder, in 2011. Since then, the company has advanced the technology and formed several industry partnerships to bring the [...]

After contracting slightly in 2020, the global mobile hydraulics market recovered in 2021, reaching a value of $18.7 billion reports research firm Interact Analysis. The market achieved a compound annual [...]

Additive manufacturing--also commonly referred to as 3D printing--continues to make headway in many industries, including fluid power. Valeria Tirelli, president & CEO of Aidro Hydraulics & 3D Printing (a Desktop [...]

Sensata Technologies has introduced the new wireless 6VW series IoT (Internet of Things) sensor designed to aid predictive maintenance of rotary assets. The sensor delivers information to the recently launched [...]

Moog Inc. recently partnered with construction and mining machinery OEM Komatsu on the development of a fully electric compact wheel loader. Electrification of the wheel loader is possible through the [...]

In an effort to help improve telehandler operation, New Holland Agriculture has developed an Electro-Hydraulic Self Leveling Tool Carrier system. Moving from the traditional mechanical system which has become industry [...]

Continued economic growth in 2022 will benefit a variety of industries, including fluid power. While market conditions are expected to remain positive, there are also several aspects such as supply [...]

Steady growth is expected to define the hydraulics, pneumatics and overall fluid power industry for the next few years. Several factors will help keep demand for components high, including continued [...]

Use of robots and cobots in manufacturing and other applications continues to grow. While not a new concept, they are still considered an emerging trend said Donna Ritson, president of [...]

Bosch Rexroth is launching a portfolio of high-voltage components for vehicle electrification specifically designed for off-highway mobile equipment. Known as eLION, the line of 700V components include: * motor-generators, * [...]

Automation is one of the many areas in which Danfoss Power Solutions is focusing its technology development efforts. The company's PLUS+1 Autonomy solution brings together hardware and software to provide [...]

Danfoss Power Solutions is partnering with three companies to integrate their technologies into its PLUS+1 Autonomy software. Inclusion of camera and positioning technologies from Swift Navigation, Bonsai Robotics and HARD-LINE [...]

Creation of lighter weight hydraulic components is increasing due to the many benefits which can be achieved. Mobile applications in particular can benefit from use of lightweight components as they [...]

On Jan. 3, Motion Industries Inc. completed its $1.3 billion acquisition of Kaman Distribution Group (KDG). The deal merged Motion, the fifth-largest distribution company according to Source Today's Top 50 [...]

Performance, fuel economy, starting ability and reduced maintenance continue to be the top compact engine traits desired by customers. Michael Logan, product manager, small horizontal engines, Vanguard (a Briggs & [...]

Continued growth of major trends such as electrification and digitalization are bringing new technology and developmental needs to a range of industries, including tribology and lubrication. Hong Liang, Ph.D., Oscar [...]

The votes have been tabulated for the annual IDEA Awards honoring new product innovations, with winners and honorees crowned in 10 categories. Design and manufacturing professionals from around the world [...]

The International Fluid Power Exhibition (IFPE) has become the event for fluid power manufacturers serving the mobile off-highway machinery market, particularly construction equipment. Since it began its co-location with the [...]

Various forms of automation are entering the industries served by fluid power, bringing with it new technologies and capabilities--as well as new design challenges. But how exactly will hydraulics and [...]

Light detection and ranging, better known as lidar, sensors detect ranges by measuring the time it takes reflected light to return to the receiver. This capability makes them a vital [...]

In the lead up to the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) 2023, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is releasing trend reports and white papers highlighting key technologies and market [...]

One of the world's largest trade shows for the construction and mining equipment sectors, bauma, is taking place Oct. 24-30, 2022 in Munich, Germany. In addition to a wide range [...]

After eight years of development, Project Phoenix LLC is ready to bring its Independent Electrohydraulic System (IES) to the market. IES is an intelligent electrohydraulic solution designed to replace traditional [...]

Organizers for IFPE and the colocated CONEXPO-CON/AGG have added two new features to the 2023 show--a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation and an awards program. Through these initiatives, the [...]

Electrification continues to grow in the heavy-duty mobile equipment industry. Although more common for compact construction equipment and agricultural machinery, among other applications, OEMs are working to expand the size [...]

Emerson announced on April 12 its entry into a definitive agreement to acquire NI (formerly known as National Instruments). It currently owns about 2.3 million shares of NI. The acquisition [...]