Machines today produce parts in networked, pre-programmed production runs: pieces are turned, milled and measured in a set order. But what happens when a machine fails or a customer changes its order? Production has to be re-configured, which is time-consuming and expensive. What if there was a better way? Instead of a central control program […]
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IFPE coverage on the ground and online
One of the most important events on the fluid power calendar is the triennial IFPE show, held in conjunction with CONEXPO-CON/AGG at the Las Vegas Convention Center. These sprawling shows attract well over 100,000 visitors with each iteration, with exhibitors and attendees coming from all over the world. This year’s IFPE will run from March 7-11. I’ve […]
IFPE heats up Las Vegas in 2017
IFPE is back again in Las Vegas for 2017 with 3 years worth of new innovations in tow. Building on the success of the 2014 event, this triennial barn burner is expecting another full house this year. By Mike Santora Attendees from industries such as off-highway vehicles, construction, mining, forestry, agriculture, lawn and garden, and […]
Enerpac Introduces new incremental systems to address heavy lifting challenges
Enerpac announces the new JS-Series Jack-Up Systems to synchronously lift and mechanically hold loads. This new technology gives operators a safe and efficient method to address lifting challenges. The JS Series has a capacity per lifting tower of 125-750 metric tons, with a lifting height between 6-20 meters and up to 5% side load capacity […]
HED’s CANect hardware makes telematics easy
HED’s CANect provides a complete telematics solution with robust hardware, easy to use software development tools, and a complete back office telematics portal that can be customized for a branded user experience. It comes with three new hardware modules for added flexibility. This second-generation CANect M2M and IoT modules can collect and transmit critical vehicle data via […]
Daman Products Co. unveils new corporate overview video
Mishawaka, Ind.-based Daman Products Co. has come out with a new corporate capabilities video. The three minute-video discusses the company’s commitment to continuous improvement, as well as its capabilities, with more than two million part numbers. Custom engineered manifolds comprise 65% of Daman’s business and 1,500 custom drawings are sent out each year to customers. […]
Muncie Power Products introduces new sales director
Muncie Power Products, Inc. is pleased to introduce its new director – zone sales team, Mike Rasnick. Rasnick came to Muncie Power Products in November 2016 with 15 years of sales experience within the industry, having last served in a similar leadership role. Within his position as director – zone sales team, Rasnick will work […]
CANopen fluid power control profile updated
CAN in Automation (CiA) has released version 2.1 of the CANopen device profile for fluid power proportional valves and hydrostatic transmissions. The CiA 408 specification is based on the bus-independent profile by VDMA (German association of machine builders). Compared to the predecessor version published in 2005, the Finite State Automaton (FAS) has been improved. The […]
Top global innovators to speak at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2017 Tech Talks
CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the largest international gathering in the Western Hemisphere for the construction industries and co-located with IFPE, is offering an exciting line-up of featured speakers for its Tech Talks forum. Speakers will focus primarily on the growing opportunity for applied and blue sky innovation to benefit infrastructure projects and construction jobsites. “We are so proud to […]
Research firm says hydraulic cylinder market to grow exponentially through 2021
The demand for hydraulic cylinders is primarily driven by the growing demand for hydraulic cylinder based equipment which are used in industries such as manufacturing, construction, mining, agriculture, aerospace and defense. Moreover, growing demand from the OEMs owing to rising level of industrial production and growing global trade contributes toward the hydraulic cylinder market growth. […]