To gain perspective on the trends and innovations at this year’s Bauma fair, we had the opportunity to meet with Dr. Bertram Hoffmann, member of the executive board of Bosch Rexroth and president of the company’s business unit for mobile applications. Here are his views on trends in fluid power and mobile equipment, and how […]
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Bauma and sustainability
While hydraulic and machine performance and value are front and center at Bauma, sustainability is a key theme as well. Since 1991 productivity in the construction machinery sector has been flat in terms of output per hour, signifying the need for more automation, labor saving and worker safety. That’s according to Juergen Weber, head of […]
Bauma opens today
Bauma, one of the world’s leading exhibitions for construction and mining equipment, opened today in Munich. With 17 halls and an expansive outdoor display area, the show has a total exhibition area of more than 600,000 m2—making it the world’s largest trade show. Attendance is expected to exceed 500,000 visitors. Hydraulics winners of the Bauma […]
Challenging college students to love hydraulics
This week, I had the good fortune to attend the Chainless Challenge, one of the most creative design competitions you’re likely to find. A decade ago, some Parker Hannifin engineers came up with the idea of challenging college engineering students to design a hydraulic bicycle. Basically, students have to strip the chain drive off a […]
MSOE heads up technical sessions at the Fluid Power Technical Conference
The inaugural Fluid Power Technical Conference, presented by Fluid Power World, will be held at the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Kern Center June 21 and 22. I can say with confidence that all of us at Fluid Power World are excited about this event, as it marks the first conference we’ve embarked upon and brings […]
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions appoints President of Marketing Americas
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, a global developer, manufacturer and supplier of precision seals and bearings, appoints Linda Muroski, President of Marketing Americas, headquartered in Fort Wayne, Ind. Muroski joins Trelleborg Sealing Solutions from BASF where she held several leadership roles starting in 2000 and most recently served as the Director of Water Solutions, North America. With extensive […]
Canadian Fluid Power Association hosts its Annual General Meeting
The Canadian Fluid Power Association is hosting its Annual General Meeting this May 4 – 6, 2016. This year’s event is being held at the spectacular Chateau Montebello, in stunning Montebello Québec. The conference includes the board of directors meeting, in addition to business networking receptions, workshops and a series of keynote speeches. Keynote topics […]
New online sealing technology resource center for engineers
Trelleborg Sealing Solutions has announced a new information hub that has been launched to show best practices in sealing technology. The Knowledge Center by Trelleborg Sealing Solutions was developed to bridge the gap between design engineers’ needs and standard technology documentation, bringing useful information together as part of one digital portal. It is aimed at […]
Danfoss to exhibit latest systems-level solutions at bauma 2016
Danfoss wil be at bauma 2016 in Hall A5, Booth 115 from 11 — 17 April, 2016 in Munich, Germany. OEM customers and distributors can see a range of solutions for machine design. Danfoss Power Solutions will offer a live demonstration of its latest telematics offerings from the European Application Development Center (ADC) in Nordborg, […]
Hannover Messe 2016 to host strongest delegation of American manufacturers in history
The strongest delegation of leading American companies, regional economic development organizations (EDOs), academic and research institutions will gather this April at Hannover Messe, the world’s largest industrial technology event, to showcase ground-breaking industrial automation solutions. More than 5,000 exhibitors and 180,000 industry professionals, political and opinion leaders from around the globe will attend the event […]