Danfoss Power Solutions’ Editron division has launched two new electrification products at this year’s Agritechnica trade fair. Its’ ED3 onboard charger will enable heavy-duty electric vehicles to be charged overnight using readily available AC power outlets. The Editron division has also launched the LCL1200/1700 electric filter for off-highway applications, offering easy installation and design flexibility […]
TTControl announces tighter integration with HYDAC Software’s MATCH suite
TTControl, a joint venture of HYDAC International and TTTech, is pleased to announce that it will now be offering the renowned MATCH software developed by HYDAC Software directly to its customers. This strategic move marks a significant step in enhancing the efficiency and performance of off-highway vehicles, guarantees future-proof control systems and unlocks the full […]
Material handlers lead the charge to the future
Material handling machines lead the pack in terms of electrification and autonomy, as their compact designs are a perfect fit to test out sustainable options. As battery-powered machines continue to grow in the mobile market, one area stands out as an obvious choice for their expansion — mobile material handlers. The smaller size and lower power […]
Black Bruin launches upgraded hydraulic wheel drive systems at Agritechnica 2023
The global agricultural machinery and supplier industry will be on show at Agritechnica from November 12 to 18, demonstrating inspiration and solutions for the complex challenges of global crop production under the motto “green productivity.” Finnish hydraulic motor manufacturer Black Bruin is proud to be part of this with sustainable innovations to be showcased on […]
What hydraulic pumps are best for electrified systems?
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Before I begin, let me preface this article with my definition of “electrified.” It’s rarer to find a hydraulic machine with no electrical or electronic components, so electrified might be redundant. In this case, I’m discussing the motion control and automation side of hydraulics, where the electric more is more […]
KM Industrial pressure transducer ensures safety in an ultra-compact design
Gefran Inc. is introducing the KM industrial pressure transducer to the North American market. The KM is smaller than Gefran’s existing KH industrial pressure transducer line but offers improved operational and safety features through environmental ratings and additional certifications. The KM series is available in pressure range options of up to 14,500 psi (1,000 bar) […]
Utilities equipment jumps on the latest trends in fluid power
From mobile electrification to telematics and IoT, modern utilities equipment is becoming more controllable and smarter for efficient and reliable designs. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The most conspicuous trend in the utility equipment industry — as with most mobile machinery — is electrification. Electrification of mobile machinery previously referenced electric control through solenoid or […]
Unveiling the future: alternative power trends at The Utility Expo
Contributed by the Utility Expo staff Sustainability initiatives, new regulations, and technological innovation have opened a world of possibilities for the utility industry, and The Utility Expo, the largest and fastest growing trade show in the utility industry, will highlight alternative power throughout the show, September 26-28 in Louisville, Ky. With intense global initiatives to […]
CONEXPO-CON/AGG discontinues relationship with IFPE moving forward
In shocking news today, The National Fluid Power Association announced that AEM, which produces CONEXPO-CON/AGG, has discontinued its partnership with IFPE for its co-location of the 2026 event. In an email to members, NFPA CEO Eric Lanke wrote the following: Beginning in 2002, our IFPE trade show has been successfully co-located every three years with […]
Utility Expo: Lifting its way back up to the top of the line
The every-other-year Utility Expo returns to Louisville September 26-28, with record-breaking exhibition space. Although the Utility Expo is smaller in terms of exhibitors than its record-breaking year in 2019, show organizers are promising more square footage of exhibit space than ever before. In 2019, more than 1,000 exhibitors demonstrated their technologies and machines during record-breaking […]
