A growing share of agricultural vehicle production and a shrinking captive market has crowned APAC the top region for mobile hydraulic sales. This finding comes after a six-month research cycle conducted by research firm, Interact Analysis. During this time, 40+ hours of interviews were conducted with industry insiders in an effort to build accurate estimates […]
Association of Equipment Manufacturers: U.S. will lose $290 billion due to tariffs
With tariffs continuing to take a toll on U.S. businesses, farmers, communities, and families across the country, a new report by IHS Markit has outlined the impact of tariffs on the equipment manufacturing industry and the broader U.S. economy. “This report shows that tariffs continue to take a toll on U.S. equipment manufacturers, who will […]
Muncie Power releases first power take-off in Titan Class series
Muncie Power’s Titan MC1 Series power take-off is the first in the company’s lineup of Titan Class power take-offs to be released. The Titan MC1 is a medium-duty, 10-bolt clutch shift PTO designed to fit Allison 3000/4000 Series transmissions. Applicable within nearly any market using a Class 6 to Class 8 truck with an automatic […]
Bosch Rexroth bringing its Factory of the Future concept on the road
To help time-stressed engineers stay on top of the latest technologies, Bosch Rexroth is making its way across the U.S. with a mobile solution center for factory automation applications. Rexroth sales engineers are able to discuss practical solutions to real customer problems with the latest innovations close at hand. Since the inaugural trip in June of […]
Learn how to minimize fluid power system downtime
Learn more about the electrification of fluid power systems and how it can minimize production downtime at the upcoming MSOE Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) seminar at the Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee on March 1. Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) March 1, 2019 Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee Milwaukee, Wis. The presentations for this seminar are: • Bringing […]
Fittings offered for giant open pit mining excavators
Manuli Hydraulics has announced the launch of the Hercules/HT System for giant excavators used in open pit mining. The Hercules/HT System comprises of the newly developed Hercules/HT 6WS hose, a selection of highly robust Interlock Super fittings, the Goldencrimp/420 crimping machine and the HSSL Heat-shrinkable sleeve. Designed to work flawlessly together, this system enables the […]
NFPA’s FAMTEN program building pathways into fluid power careers
The National Fluid Power Association’s Fluid Power and Applied Mechatronics Training and Employment Network (FAMTEN) is a new fluid power workforce development pathway that creates strong connections between local technical colleges, industry partners, and high school teachers. NFPA’s first FAMTEN Hub School, Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC) in Waukesha, Wis., was chosen in 2018, and […]
Manuli Hydraulics (Americas) joins John Deere supply base
Manuli Hydraulics (Americas) Inc. has been chosen to supply Hydraulic Hose Assemblies to John Deere’s operation in Dubuque, Iowa. Manuli Hydraulics (Americas) Inc. is a supplier of fluid conveyance solutions, components and associated equipment for high pressure hydraulics, based in Warrendale, Pennsylvania. “We’re delighted to begin this supplier relationship with John Deere which plays to […]
New 24-V VMAC hydraulic air compressor developed for OEMs
VMAC is pleased to announce the H40 hydraulic air compressor is now available in a 24 volt (V) model for OEM equipment that uses a 24-V electrical system. The 24-V variation of VMAC’s H40 hydraulic air compressor was first built in partnership with Vancer, headquartered in Galesburg, IL. Vancer uses hydraulic air compressors on their […]
New multi-axis Hall effect joystick
APEM Inc. has announced the launch of the JC series, a multi-axis Hall effect joystick. Designed specifically for keyboard integration, the JC series measures just 26mm below panel, making it a suitable solution where space is limited and precision control is required. The JC series uses proven Hall effect technology to provide up to 5 […]