Over the course of the trade show week, I averaged almost 17,000 steps per day. Indeed, the 2026 CONEXPO/CON-AGG exhibition was absolutely massive, but I took advantage of their (slow and infrequent) lot shuttles. In most cases, it would have been faster to walk, but I made the rookie error of wearing dress shoes on […]
Mobile Hydraulics Blog
Who wants to be featured at CONEXPO?
My priority when visiting the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 next month is to learn about advanced new technologies, especially those related to fluid power and its machinery. This, despite my desire to find the management team at AEM and convince them to change the show’s name, which has all the appeal of trans-fat-laden square tubs of oleo […]
Onward with a more integrated CONEXPO/CON-AGG
Despite a mixed forecast for the sectors that make up the construction market, all signs point to a positive experience as we prepare for CONEXPO/CON-AGG next month in Las Vegas. Industry analysts from ITR Economics and Interact Analysis show that in 2026, single home construction will likely continue to be a bit stalled, and office […]
Mobile hydraulics industry update from Bosch Rexroth
Fluid Power World recently spoke with Zifan Liu, Bosch Rexroth Mobile Hydraulics System Engineer, to see where the mobile hydraulics market is headed. Read on to learn how tariffs, electrification and other trends are impacting the innovations and how they are developing the technologies we’ll see in the future. FPW: How has the market been […]
IoT-enabled hydraulic flow monitors expedite farm machinery development
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 […]
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 […]
