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 […]
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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 […]
New machines at bauma highlight sustainability and productivity
bauma brought together machinery makers and component experts to show modern, efficient mobile design options. Bauma 2025, held recently in Munich, confirmed its reputation as the world’s premier construction-equipment exhibition. More than 600,000 visitors from 200 countries showed up to see the latest offerings from 3,601 exhibitors. The emphasis was on new machines, with a […]
Electrifying massive crawler cranes with electrics and hydraulics
Danfoss eHydraulic power module enables electrification of 200-tonne SANY crawler crane Construction machinery worldwide emits an estimated 400 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, according to IDTechEx. With the scale of global construction activity set to increase significantly in the decades to come, decarbonizing heavy-duty machinery is vital to curbing greenhouse gas emissions. Leading […]
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? […]
