By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Let’s be honest, there hasn’t been much change in the fundamental nature of hydraulics in the past couple of decades. Discoveries regarding how we control or operate hydraulics are few and far between. We’re unlikely to see another breakthrough like post-pressure compensation or horsepower control, because it’s just so much […]
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What I learned at CONEXPO 2026
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 […]
Danfoss expands availability of BMV integrated drive motor
Danfoss Power Solutions announced global availability of its BMV Integrated Drive Motor, a two-speed axial piston motor with an integrated planetary reduction gearbox. Previously offered only in select markets, the motor is designed for dual-path tracked machinery such as compact track loaders and is intended to provide a compact option for these applications. The BMV […]
Fluid power is at the heart of Prinoth’s new T23 crawler carrier
This week at CONEXPO, Prinoth officially launched its new flagship Panther T23r, the industry’s largest and most technologically advanced rotating crawler carrier. The new model is the first to feature Prinoth’s PowerForce undercarriage, a breakthrough design underpinning more than 20 patent applications, delivering unmatched terrain performance and operational efficiency. The Panther T23r carries the largest […]
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 […]
Sharon Tube to showcase DOM, ERW tubing at CONEXPO
Sharon Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries and a manufacturer of precision mechanical tubing, will showcase its drawn-over-mandrel (DOM) and electric resistance welded (ERW) tubing at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, March 3-7 in Las Vegas. CONEXPO-CON/AGG is a trade show attended by Sharon Tube customers in construction, agriculture, mining, manufacturing and fluid power. At this year’s show, […]
CONEXPO CON-AGG: A fluid power focused preview
Fluid power exhibitors and education opportunities give attendees much to be excited about. Attendees to this year’s CONEXPO/CON-AGG event will notice some changes, starting with the fact that IFPE, the fluid-power focused portion of the show, is not returning in its old form. IFPE, originally, the International Fluid Power Exposition, was a quadrennial show held […]
Fluid power exhibitors bring their A-game to CONEXPO/CON-AGG
Although the IFPE show is now a memory for long-time CONEXPO/CON-AGG attendees, fluid power exhibitors are still a large portion of the show, taking up almost all of the South Hall exhibition space as in years past. A run-through of the more than 2,400 exhibitors throughout the entire event came up with about 233 hydraulic, […]
Steer-by-wire: the next generation of machine design
Learn some tips for designing safe, scalable steering for modern machines. Contributed by David Schulte, Industry Market Manager—Agriculture For Parker Hannifin, and Jonathan Thomas, Market And Business Development Manager for Parker Lord In today’s highly competitive market, OEMs are constantly looking for new technologies, approaches and products that can significantly reduce costs, support faster vehicle launches and […]
