Registration is open for the 2022/24 cohort of the NFPA Executive Leadership Program, presented in collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and program cadence and session topics are now available. This cohort will consist of six full-day in-person sessions (health standards allowing) interspersed by seven virtual sessions focused on concept applications […]
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John Deere and the autonomous future
At last week’s Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, John Deere put on an impressive hybrid press conference to announce its fully autonomous tractor. This isn’t some concept machine or a test vehicle. We’ve seen plenty of those over the years from OEMs; this is one that’s ready for large-scale production. The machine combines Deere’s […]
Doosan Bobcat unveils world’s first all-electric compact loader
Doosan Bobcat has introduced its new, all-electric Bobcat T7X compact track loader at the CES 2022 show in Las Vegas. The T7X is said to be the first machine of its kind to be fully electric and, according to company officials, offers the benefits of eliminating hydraulic systems, emissions and vibrations while providing cleaner, quieter […]
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 opens Call for Education session ideas
What should we be talking about to ensure a strong, prosperous future for the construction industry? That’s the question AEM’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 team has tasked itself with trying to answer. The opportunity to hear and talk with peers at the largest construction show in North America is just over a year away, and efforts are […]
Why hydraulic efficiency is becoming critical
Given the heightened attention on climate change and growing regulatory attempts to rein in CO2 emissions, the push toward electrification of mobile equipment is gaining momentum. Mobile OEMs are in the infancy of a major transformation toward electric-powered systems, but success in large part hinges on more-efficient fluid power systems. Why does hydraulic efficiency matter? […]
Dr. John G. “Jack” Slater, fluid power pioneer, professor and mentor
Dr. John G. “Jack” Slater, 95, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin passed away peacefully on November 30, 2021, surrounded by family. Beloved father of John (Esther) Slater, and Jean (Daniel) Collins. Proud grandfather of Chris (Gretchen) Collins and Keith Collins. Dear great- grandfather of Madden, Dylan, Brannon and Larkin. Further loved by many relatives and friends. Jack […]
Komatsu expands its range of hydraulic breakers
Used in a variety of rock and concrete demolition applications from scaling a tunnel, to running a pedestal-boom on a quarry, or tearing out reinforced concrete abutments, breakers are essential tools. Designed and tested for compatibility with Komatsu excavators from the PC210 up to the PC490, Komatsu’s new JMHB-V breaker series helps customers achieve excellent […]
Versatile machines thanks to electronic pump controls
Manufacturers of mobile machines must decide whether to control their pumps using pressure, torque or swivel angle — and always have to accept compromises as a result. The same applies to numerous other hardware parameters which, once defined, stay the same throughout a machine’s service life. According to Simon Dreher, an excavator industry specialist with […]
AEM announces new officers and directors for 2022
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) announced its 2022 officers and directors elected to the AEM Board of Directors and Agriculture and Construction Equipment Sector Boards during its annual business meeting this week, including a smattering of hydraulics experts as directors and members of industry boards. AEM President, Dennis Slater, who announced earlier this year […]
Danfoss bullish about its merger with Eaton, sees the future as exciting
As it came up on the three-month mark for its acquisition of Eaton Hydraulics, I spoke with Eric Alström, president of Danfoss Power Solutions, about how the merger is going between the two companies and what the future holds. The conversation was positive, echoing the continued growth of the company that was highlighted over the […]
