Proportional hydraulic valves are key components in mobile agricultural and construction machines, as they control motion for a wide variety of … [Read More...]
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Hall-effect transducers ensure consistent crop rows
When the planting season begins, farmers will plant different crops at different row widths, requiring the sprayers to match the row width by running … [Read More...]
Industry News
HMR CAN Rotary from Danfoss Power Solutions streamlines machine operation
Danfoss Power Solutions has introduced its first CAN rotary device, the HMR CAN Rotary, as part of its PLUS+1 family of mobile machine management products. “We’ve seen a growing trend in the … [Read More...]
How AI is changing the world of construction
According to AEM, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way the construction industry does business. After years of hype, the technology is finally here and can boost productivity, safety and … [Read More...]
CCEFP announces new funded research projects
The CCEFP has announced it will fund two research projects from that were recently submitted after a call for proposals during this Spring. In all, 11 proposals were submitted from eight different … [Read More...]
Danfoss to acquire wireless remote control technology company
Danfoss has announced the agreement to acquire the Remote Control business, currently owned by the Spanish company Ikusi, a player in the field of telecommunication networks and wireless remote … [Read More...]
Motion Industries opens distribution center in Auburn, Wash.
Motion Industries Inc., a leading distributor of maintenance, repair, and operation replacement parts and a wholly owned subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company, has opened the doors for business at its … [Read More...]
Enerpac launches updated website supporting e-commerce
Enerpac has launched a newly improved website, focused on reaching and better serving Enerpac’s channel partners, end customers, vendors and stakeholders. “We are building for the future and our … [Read More...]
Research supplements, student travel grants available for CCEFP Summits
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), in collaboration with the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP), has created two new programs to help principal investigators and their … [Read More...]
Copper State Fluid Power opens new Tucson facility
Copper State Fluid Power has announced the opening of a new facility in Tucson, Ariz., providing sales and service of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment and parts. Herman Z. Gamez, CEO and owner of … [Read More...]
Danfoss hires Business Development Manager for oil & gas
Danfoss has appointed Justin Thomas as Business Development Manager of its Marine, Oil & Gas business for the company’s Power Solutions segment. In this role, Thomas will focus specifically on … [Read More...]
Error prevention at the source: Proportional valves with on-board electronics
On-board electronics (OBE) is the direct and best way to correct nonlinear behavior of a valve, according to officials at Argo-Hytos, Zug, Switzerland. Direct-acting proportional control valves with … [Read More...]
Planetary gear reducers and drive assemblies from Oerlikon Fairfield
Kraft Fluid Systems offers Torque-Hub planetary drive products from Oerlikon Fairfield for use in off-highway vehicle and industrial equipment. Torque Hub’s catalog of planetary gearboxes includes … [Read More...]
AEM elects new Director: Eaton’s Willie Harbert
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has elected Willie Harbert, vice president, sales, hydraulics group of Eaton, to the AEM CE Sector Board to fill an unexpired term. AEM officers and … [Read More...]
Danfoss Power Solutions unveils the latest version of PLUS+1 GUIDE and Service Tool
Danfoss Power Solutions has launched the latest version of its PLUS+1 GUIDE and Service Tool. The PLUS+1 platform helps overcome most programming challenges and time-consuming parts of building … [Read More...]
Motion Industries acquires California MRO distributor
Motion Industries Inc. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Power Industries Inc., also known as Santa Rosa MRO, LLC, headquartered in Santa Rosa, Calif. Founded in 1951, Power … [Read More...]
Directional valve offers best of both worlds
The new DPX-HS hydraulic directional valves from Walvoil, Reggio Emilia, Italy, are designed specifically for mini and midi excavator applications. Today, these types of machines typically rely on one … [Read More...]
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