bauma brought together machinery makers and component experts to show modern, efficient mobile design options. Bauma 2025, held recently in Munich, confirmed its reputation as the world’s premier construction-equipment exhibition. More than 600,000 visitors from 200 countries showed up to see the latest offerings from 3,601 exhibitors. The emphasis was on new machines, with a […]
Electrifying massive crawler cranes with electrics and hydraulics
Danfoss eHydraulic power module enables electrification of 200-tonne SANY crawler crane Construction machinery worldwide emits an estimated 400 million tonnes of carbon dioxide per year, according to IDTechEx. With the scale of global construction activity set to increase significantly in the decades to come, decarbonizing heavy-duty machinery is vital to curbing greenhouse gas emissions. Leading […]
Electrics bring a complex future to ag machinery
For our mobile hydraulics focus on the agriculture market, Fluid Power World spoke with Vinicius Povineli, Mobile electronics/connectivity product manager, Bosch Rexroth, to learn how electrification is impacting ag machinery today and tomorrow. FPW: How are hybrid and electric innovations impacting the agriculture industry and where do you see any challenges arising in the future? […]
Open the knowledge transfer pipeline for fluid power training
Editor’s note: In this new multi-part series, Devin Purcell will tackle the skills shortage that the fluid power industry is facing and offer creative solutions to address this challenge. Contributed by Devin Purcell, Technical Trainer Following up on my discussion about the brain drain that we are experiencing in the hydraulic industry, I now offer…
A Segway-like concept for material haulage
In addition to the thousands of new and proven machines on display at this year’s bauma 2025 exhibition in Munich, models and prototypes for next-generation equipment were also a point of focus. For example, on display this year at Liebherr’s InnovationLab was a new concept for hauling material, the S1 Vision. The novel hauler mimics […]
QCC keeps machines running sustainably
In a world of cutting emissions and designing sustainable machines, it’s often the shiny new innovations that get all the headlines. But one aspect of fluid power that’s often overlooked is its part in the circular economy. Legacy components still have a place in the mobile and industrial machines that may be running for decades.…
Wheel-loader prototype eliminates the cab
Among the key drivers advancing next-generation construction machinery developments, operator safety remains at the forefront. In one such example at this year’s bauma exhibition in Munich, CASE Construction Equipment presented Impact, a new machine concept that is said to represent a significant step forward in construction technology of the future. Impact is based on an […]
LANDCROS One excavator concept “gamifies” operations
Hitachi Construction Machinery unveiled its vision for the future of construction equipment at bauma with what’s described as a pioneering excavator concept, LANDCROS One. This machine development represents a fundamental shift in how machinery interacts with operators, job sites, and the broader construction ecosystem, said company officials. In collaboration with Granstudio, an automotive and mobility […]
Autonomous driving system wins innovation award
The International bauma Innovation Award honors cutting-edge technology developments related to construction and mining machinery and processes. The show organizers award the prize to research and development teams from companies and universities around the world that are bringing practical leading technology to market readiness while focusing on resources, the environment and people. Winner of the […]
Hunting ghosts in your machines with sonar
Air is a troublesome contaminant in hydraulic fluid. Once it enters and becomes entrained, it’s a pain to remove. If it goes undetected or unmitigated, it can delay system response, decrease performance, degrade the fluid, and wreak havoc on hydraulic pumps. “It’s not like the bubbles that rise to the surface in your glass of […]
Innovations and sustainability make waves at OTC 2025
Fluid power manufacturers return to the Offshore Technology Conference in Houston May 5-8 to showcase their durable, reliable and powerful designs. With a new theme of Waves of Innovation >> Offshore Energy Excellence, OTC will highlight the groundbreaking advancements in offshore energy May 5-8 at Houston’s NRG Park, showcasing the industry’s drive for innovation. As…
Supporting the people who continue to build fluid power
Fluid power saves lives. That is how Captain Stewart McQuillan addressed the audience at the National Fluid Power Association’s annual conference in February. McQuillan, Colonel Sean McClung and Kristen Christy opened the conference to highlight their foundation and introduce the industry to a device he created to allow him to continue flying helicopters despite being…
HydraForce and Rexroth highlight smart, compact hydraulic solutions at bauma
At this year’s bauma, HydraForce is spotlighting its latest innovations in smart, compact hydraulic technology — aligning with the industry’s broader shift toward electrification, efficiency, and integrated intelligence. Visitors can see HydraForce and Bosch Rexroth technologies in Hall 3, Booth 327. A key focus is the Rexroth EDG-OBE, now available with onboard electronics (OBE). These […]
Danfoss Power Solutions launches X1P open-circuit piston pumps
At bauma, Danfoss Power Solutions yesterday announced the launch of its X1P family of open-circuit piston pumps, built on the all-new X1 platform. Designed for medium-power mobile machinery applications such as skid steer and compact track loaders, mini and compact excavators, and telehandlers, the X1P pump delivers performance in a compact, highly flexible package. Its […]
New proportional directional valve with electronics for explosive areas
Manufacturers of mining machinery, oil and gas plants and chemical plants can now also use the tried-and-tested PSL-CAN directional spool valve with onboard electronics from HAWE Hydraulik in potentially explosive atmospheres. The actuating head has been redesigned to comply with current regulations such as ATEX, IECEx, MA and CCC. The combination of intelligent valve control, […]
CryoPumps from Bosch Rexroth optimize hydrogen infrastructure
Bosch Rexroth is presenting new pump stations for hydrogen filling stations at the Hannover Messe. By using liquid hydrogen, they increase transport capacity, reduce operating costs by up to 70% and thus enable economical refueling. The stations are technologically flexible and enable refueling with both liquid and gaseous hydrogen – depending on the requirements of […]
Parker Hannifin to host live talks at bauma 2025
Parker Hannifin will host a series of Live Talks at bauma 2025, where the company’s experts will share insights on the latest innovations shaping the future of the construction and mining industries. As these sectors undergo rapid technological transformation, the sessions will discuss in-depth some of the most pressing challenges — from hydrogen-powered machinery and […]
Tariff wars: a new trade
By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor It’s hard out here for a crimp. Indeed, the fluid power industry in North America can be described as the USA walking a tightrope spanning Niagara Falls while holding a balance pole opposed by Mexico and Canada at either end. It’s a heavy pole to balance, and getting it right…
NFPA expands conference programming at industrial, mobile trade shows
As it continues to expand fluid power’s presence throughout multiple industries, the National Fluid Power Association is putting together technical conferences at three upcoming trade shows and conferences over the next year. First up will be Automate 2025, slated for May 12-15 in Detroit. Recent advances in the digitalization of fluid power have increased its…
Danfoss launches Editron ED3 onboard charger and ePTO for rapid ac charging
Danfoss Power Solutions today announced the production launch of its Editron ED3 onboard charger and electric power take-off (ePTO). Initially designed for on-highway applications and currently in use in thousands of Volvo electric trucks, the ED3 has now been standardized with communication protocols, software, and documentation for off-highway applications. The ED3 enables rapid overnight and […]
Parker announces first North American Certified Mobile Electrification Technology Centers
The Motion Systems Group of Parker Hannifin Corp. has launched the industry’s first-known certified Mobile Electrification Technology Center (METC) program in North America. This new network is part of Parker’s vision to accelerate the transition to low-carbon mobile equipment operations. Three North American distributors, to date, have completed the rigorous training and assessment process required […]
Is AI ready to take on engineering?
A few weeks ago, my youngest daughter was sick with the flu — she had a fever for a full week, which was concerning but not panic-inducing. But my two older daughters, (aka, moms two and three to their little sister), turned to Google to learn all about fevers. They came running to me with…
Bosch Rexroth, HydraForce to showcase range of compact hydraulics at bauma
Bosch Rexroth and its subsidiary HydraForce will showcase customized compact hydraulic solutions for OEM customers in the construction industry at bauma 2025 in Munich, Germany, April 7-13, Hall A3 – booth 327. The stand will include live demonstrations of compact hydraulics products from the industry’s broadest line of hydraulic control solutions. “Our collaborative participation at […]
Mobile hydraulics industry gears up for bauma 2025
Billed as the largest trade fair for the construction industry in the world, bauma 2025 returns to Munich April 7-13. Construction is well under way for bauma 2025, as several key machine manufacturers have already built their outdoor exhibits late last year, and more are descending on the Munich exhibition center throughout the coming months. […]
System considerations in electric vehicle design
Understanding design considerations of traction, work functions, braking and more helps users optimize electrified vehicle design. By Jay Schultz, Business Development Manager, Tom Hickey, Systems Application Engineer, Electrification Growth Team, Parker Hannifin As mobile vehicle manufacturers begin to develop electrified versions of their product offering, they ultimately face one critical challenge: balancing range with battery […]