Kuhn North America, a manufacturer of agricultural and industrial equipment, is leveraging the benefits of Webtec CTA series hydraulic system flow monitors to expedite the development journey and time-to-market of its latest three-head Merger. Thanks to the adoption of three IoT-enabled CTA units on each prototype, Kuhn is able to identify potential issues remotely. Several […]
Mobile Hydraulics Blog
Smart technologies driving modern mobile machinery
At this year’s iVT Expo, hydraulic technology suppliers showcased how intelligence and connectivity are reshaping pumps, valves, and system architectures. As mobile machine technology moves towards more electrified, intelligent designs, hydraulic systems are keeping pace. Data-driven controls and connected components are reshaping the way hydraulic systems are designed, monitored, and maintained. At the iVT Expo […]
Danfoss to showcase agricultural machinery solutions at Agritechnica 2025
Danfoss Power Solutions will showcase components and systems that enhance agricultural machinery performance at Agritechnica 2025, Nov. 9‑15, in Hanover, Germany. The company will be at Hall 16, Stand A20, highlighting its expertise in hydraulics, eHydraulics, electrification, digitalization, autonomy and software. The Danfoss booth will feature more than 80 products, demonstrating their use in the […]
New geofencing capabilities added to Danfoss autonomous control software
Danfoss Power Solutions has released an update to its PLUS+1 Autonomous Control Library (ACL) software for off-highway machinery. ACL 4.0, now available, enables users to create virtual boundaries around specific geographic areas, known as geofences. The capability helps ensure reliability and enables location tracking when a machine enters or exits a boundary. Geofencing is not […]
How autonomy is revolutionizing the mobile machine industry
The off-highway industry is undergoing great change lately, in particular with autonomous technologies advancements. For hydraulic engineers developing systems for mobile construction machinery, this transformation represents both challenges and opportunities. While autonomy may not aim to replace human operators entirely, it is redefining their role, improving productivity, safety, and efficiency. Modern off-highway machines incorporate features […]
Harvesting reliable machinery in farming
Agricultural machinery is up against a variety of harsh environmental conditions, so proper protection of the hydraulic systems is necessary. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The agricultural industry is unique in many ways, not the least of which is the source of nourishment for billions of people, which is not something mining or forestry can […]
Electrics bring a complex future to ag machinery
For our mobile hydraulics focus on the agriculture market, Fluid Power World spoke with Vinicius Povineli, Mobile electronics/connectivity product manager, Bosch Rexroth, to learn how electrification is impacting ag machinery today and tomorrow. FPW: How are hybrid and electric innovations impacting the agriculture industry and where do you see any challenges arising in the future? […]
Mobile hydraulics industry gears up for bauma 2025
Billed as the largest trade fair for the construction industry in the world, bauma 2025 returns to Munich April 7-13. Construction is well under way for bauma 2025, as several key machine manufacturers have already built their outdoor exhibits late last year, and more are descending on the Munich exhibition center throughout the coming months. […]
Linear hydraulic snubber ensures controlled movements on mining shovel bucket doors
Open Loop Energy Inc. was founded more than 30 years ago as a hydraulic repair business for mining and construction machinery in the Southwest United States. But the company soon saw a need to manufacture a very specific component used on the bucket doors of the massive shovels used in these applications. Critical yet often […]
Mining innovations zero in on sustainability
As professionals rev up for MinExpo International 2024 in Las Vegas, here’s a look at some mining innovations released since the last gathering. Electrified vehicles, battery storage, and autonomous technology are top of mind across the mining industry, as all companies strive for net-zero targets and more sustainable operations. One glaring challenge is providing fast charging […]
