The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is offering up to $5,000 to help support NFPA member company fluid power internship/co-op programs. NFPA staff will collect applications and resumes from students interested in fluid power and provide members who apply with information on quality candidates for their open positions. If a member hires one of them, […]
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Hydreco to highlight new gear pump, plant at Italian agriculture show
Hydreco, the company of the Duplomatic Group has doubled its production sites in the Emilia region, Italy and will participate in the International Agricultural and Gardening Machinery Exhibition, scheduled in Bologna, Italy, from October 19-23 with the new range of external gear pumps (stand C28, hall 18). At the show the company will present its […]
Caterpillar expands technology platforms for hydraulic mining shovels
The Cat Next Generation hydraulic mining shovel displayed at MINExpo 2021 is engineered for the future, according to Caterpillar officials. The design fully integrates Cat Electronics and provides a platform to support innovation and technology expansion. The Next Generation shovels will feature five standard technologies, including Hydraulic Optimization, Operator Assist: Enhanced Motion Control (EMC), Product […]
The Utility Expo launches app for show attendees next week
With more than 32 acres of exhibit space at North America’s largest utility and construction show, attendees can have a hard time finding their way around the show floor. That is why show organizers have launched The Utility Expo mobile app for both iOS and Android, a free download for attendees to help them find […]
Hoseless drilling machine improves uptime
At MINExpo 2021, Komatsu introduced a new underground hard rock drilling machine with several advanced features originating from customer input and collaboration. Unlike previous models, it includes hoseless booms. The ZJ32Bi is a battery-electric, medium-class jumbo which, according to the company, is built on a common platform for increased user adoption and efficient training. A […]
Liebherr advances hydraulic efficiency and zero emissions
The global mining industry has demonstrated its commitment to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in support of the Paris Agreement, with many major mining companies announcing decarbonization targets over the past 18 months. This increased focus on GHG emission reduction has accelerated the implementation of Liebherr’s existing low carbon systems and triggered future projects to […]
Bosch Rexroth highlights Hägglunds drive technology at MINExpo
Bosch Rexroth will highlight its newest models of its Hägglunds direct drive hydraulic motors and other technology offerings for mining applications in booth 413 at MinExpo in Las Vegas. Key products on display in the Bosch Rexroth booth include products and systems that are ideal for applications needing high torque and low speed. The proven Hägglunds […]
Danfoss and partners speed autonomous vehicle development
At the September NFPA/FPIC meeting, Peter Bleday, head of Danfoss Power Solutions autonomous vehicles group in Cambridge, Mass., discussed how the mobile industry has embraced more advanced technologies like autonomy, digitization and connectivity. In the process, he explained, Danfoss has had to expand its own product offerings and its PLUS+1 control platform, and also rely […]
Desktop Metal acquires fluid power additive manufacturing pioneer Aidro
Desktop Metal, Burlington, Mass., today announced it has acquired Aidro, a pioneer in the volume production of next-generation hydraulic and fluid power systems through metal additive manufacturing (AM) across a wide range of industries, including oil and gas, agricultural equipment, aerospace, and mobile and industrial machinery, among others. Founded in 1982 and based in northern […]
Linde Hydraulics appoints new R&D director
Dr. Johannes Schmitz has taken over the position of Director Research & Development (R&D) at Linde Hydraulics GmbH & Co. KG. Dr. Schmitz joined from the Weichai Power Science & Technology Innovation Center in Aachen, Germany, where he has been Head of System Technology in basic development of hydraulics and system technology since July 2020. […]
