Lightweight construction is considered an important trend and driver as OEMs strive to make off-road machinery more efficient and productive. It’s also becoming more significant in many stationary applications. In mobile equipment, for example, weight savings can increase operating speeds, allow for larger attachments and booms, and raise payloads. And, of course, it often reduces […]
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Bailey International expands capabilities with new Michigan facility
Bailey International, LLC has recently expanded its capabilities in hydraulic motors, valves, and pumps. Following its previously announced acquisition of Hydrolico, Bailey has combined its existing technical experience and product line with Hydrolico’s decades of expertise with these products and their extensive line of products to create a dedicated facility for hydraulic motors, valves and pumps. […]
Five trends to explore at Conexpo/IFPE
Upwards of 100,000 visitors at this year’s Conexpo/IFPE will get a close-up look at hundreds of new and forward-looking construction and mining machines, along with the latest products and systems from fluid power manufacturers large and small. To better understand what the future of the mobile-equipment industry holds, and how it will impact fluid power, […]
CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE launch show app to help navigate their biggest show ever
With more than 64 acres of exhibit space at North America’s largest construction show, attendees can have a challenge finding their way around the show floor. Enter the CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE mobile app for both iOS and Android, a free download for attendees to help them find their way around the show and catch what […]
Komatsu will showcase electric machines and battery technology at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023
For the sustainability of businesses and the planet, at CONEXPO/CON-AGG 2023, Komatsu will be showcasing machines and technology engineered to help customers reduce their carbon footprint and plan for implementing sustainable solutions, including electrification. In booth W42044, visitors to the show will find a variety of options designed to help manage energy transitions and increase […]
Bosch Rexroth showcases next-gen mobile machine solutions at CONEXPO/IFPE 2023
Discover how Bosch Rexroth is providing practical, groundbreaking solutions for electric drivetrains, electronically controllable working hydraulics, future-proof telematics, and step-by-step off-highway automation at CONEXPO/IFPE 2023 March 14-18 in the South Hall, booth S80215 in Las Vegas. Through an extensive array of working technology demos, exhibits and mobile machine technology experts, booth visitors have the opportunity […]
Hydraulic cylinders staying tough and getting smart
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Technological advancement is accelerating at an exponential pace. Consider only fifty years ago how hydraulic cylinders were constructed much the same as they are today, yet how much has electronic, information and digital technology surpassed our venerable actuators? Hydraulic cylinders are simple and effective. They are so effective, in fact, […]
IFPE Fluid Power Hour returns to 2023 show
The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) is bringing back the IFPE Fluid Power Hour networking reception, Wednesday, March 15, from 4-6 p.m. on the IFPE Show Floor for attendees and exhibitors, meaning the show is open for an extra hour for this event. “AEM and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) are proud to bring […]
Hydraulic rotators let harvesters revolve freely
Forest machine manufacturer Ponsse is launching the new HH360 rotator, which lets the harvester head freely rotate 360° without limitations. The harvester head speeds up wood processing, makes the operator’s job easier, and reduces hose failures. The product was developed in close cooperation with hydraulic motor and rotator manufacturer Black Bruin, and Ponsse has exclusive […]
HydraForce to debut proportional valve and manifold configuration and design software at IFPE
HydraForce is exhibiting at the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2023 show in Las Vegas as part of the International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE), March 14-18. The HydraForce booth, S80207, will feature a Collaboration Zone showcasing live demonstrations of its proprietary software offerings, including its recent HF Impulse 2.0, a configuration software for electronic control of proportional valves, along […]