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 […]
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Sun Hydraulics officially launches its eSense valve platform
In conjunction with its exhibition at Utility Expo this week, Sun Hydraulics has officially launched its eSense solution, available now in models XCCX and XCDX. This design has been promoted over the last year, as it was undergoing testing and development. Designed to advance the future of load-holding technology, the eSense was developed through a […]
Smarter hydraulic maintenance: how smart testing strategies save money
Smart testing tools and structured maintenance strategies help companies extend equipment life, cut costs, and boost uptime without compromising safety. By Martin Cuthbert, Managing Director, Webtec For a busy company supporting mines and oilfields with hydraulic powered machinery, one factor second only to safety is maximizing machine uptime. Fleets of mobile and industrial machines inevitably […]
iVT exhibits set the stage for CONEXPO-CON/AGG fluid power manufacturers
While at iVT Expo in last month, several fluid power exhibitors there said that event was a teaser to their CONEXPO-CON/AGG presence, as they gear up for what most agree is the biggest showing of fluid power technologies in North America. Although the IFPE show was discontinued after the 2023 iteration, most fluid power exhibitors […]
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 […]
Energy professionals line up for Utility Expo
The biennial Utility Expo returns to the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, October 7-9. Registration is open for North America’s industry event for utility and construction professionals. Taking place October 7-9, at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, this biennial event showcases the latest innovations, equipment and solutions in the largest trade show dedicated to […]
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 […]
Registration open for growing iVT Expo
With more exhibitors and a growing conference platform, the iVT Off-Highway Vehicle Technology Expo promises two educational-filled days August 20-21 in Chicago. Registration is now open for iVT Off-Highway Vehicle Technology Expo, taking place on August 20 & 21, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago. This event, now in its fourth year in […]
How to optimize space in mobile hydraulics
Contributed by Hallie Riley & Victoria Lower • IC Fluid Power When you step onto the floor of an industrial plant, the vast scale and constant hum of activity are undeniable. Massive hydraulic presses and intricate pipework stretch across the floor with the kind of freedom this scale allows. Space is abundant and equipment can […]
Hydraulic cylinders provide the safe lifting on self-propelled inloader
At bauma in April, Combilift, an Irish material handling equipment manufacturer, unveiled its newest innovation — a self-propelled inloader called the COMBi-SPI. This launch marks a significant milestone in the transport of high loads, such as precast concrete, wall panels or glass A-frames, within production facilities and yard environments. The COMBi-SPI is an efficient, maneuverable […]
