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At the Danfoss Distributor Meeting earlier this month, I had the opportunity to sit down with Daniel Winter, president of Danfoss Power Solutions, for the first time since he took the helm in January 2025. Read on to see where he says Danfoss will continue to grow, what its strategic advantages are, and how it’s…

If you’re a longtime reader, you know I’m a car guy. I love the look and smell of a hot rod, but I grew up on Japanese hot hatches and eventually developed a taste for the power and refinement of German luxury brands. I love discovering great new music while still keeping the soundtrack of…

As many know, there are few ways to improve upon pneumatic and hydraulic technologies. They already offer high pressures that are unmatched by competitive technologies, reliability, precision and much more. While efficiency gains are always needed, an area where the industry is seeing improvements is with connectivity. On both the mobile and industrial side, connected…

At the NFPA’s IEOC back in August, the association brought together leaders from OEMs and market intelligence for a panel discussion on what the future holds for mobile machinery and the part hydraulics will play. Integrated systems were a huge part of the discussion, but where this discussion led revealed that OEMs are not really…

Pretty much every fluid power industry meeting I’ve been to in the past decade included at least some mention that we are stirring the embers of the final hearth of knowledge, which will die with the wave of upcoming retirements from Boomers and Gen X. From the IFPS to NFPA to CFPA, round table discussions…

It’s not often that you hear the words hydraulics and Erin Brockovich together in the same conversation, but that’s exactly how Mehdi Kargar, PhD, CEO of Maxterial, educated me on how his technology came into being. Hexavalent Chrome, the chemical that was causing cancer and killing people in the Southern California town that inspired the…

I’m not out here trying to be a climate denier, but I’m also not going to deny that these past few winters and springs have been absolute trash. There’s been too much cold, too much snow, and too much rain. Yes, yes, I’ve heard that places like the Southwest have been extraordinarily hot on occasion,…

See how major manufacturers are reinventing steering to ensure safe and reliable control as machines become more autonomous. At CONEXPO earlier this year, I had an opportunity to hail a ride from a Zoox taxi, an autonomous vehicle that provided rides to very specific destinations. That’s what really stood out to me as we cruised […]

As it wrapped up the initial project testing phase, Danfoss Scotland, part of Danfoss Power Solutions, announced the results of its Dextreme Max system validation in a 30-ton battery-electric excavator. Undertaken with a £4.29 million grant from the UK Government, Danfoss demonstrated that its Dextreme digital hydraulic architecture reduced excavator power consumption by 35% across […]

CFI leads multiple fluid power companies to modernize the hydraulic system responsible for raising and lowering the walls of the Advanced Electro-Optical System (AEOS) telescope dome on Maui. By Bill Perry Imagine taking on an engineering project tied to national security on an island 4,000 miles away. The job site is situated along the crest…

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Let’s be honest, there hasn’t been much change in the fundamental nature of hydraulics in the past couple of decades. Discoveries regarding how we control or operate hydraulics are few and far between. We’re unlikely to see another breakthrough like post-pressure compensation or horsepower control, because it’s just so much […]

HYDAC, which is known for its filtration and hydraulic power and drive technologies, used CONEXPO as a launchpad for several new technologies, including its SustainMicron filtration technology, but more importantly, its new Fluid Architecture Engineering approach. This comes as the company argues that the hydraulics industry must rethink how systems are designed, integrated, and optimized.…

Over the past two months, members of the fluid power industry have gathered multiple times — for the National Fluid Power Association’s Annual Conference in New Orleans and CONEXPO/CON-AGG in Las Vegas. The global industry also gathered in Germany for the International Fluid Power Conference presented by the Institute for Fluid Power Drives and Systems…

At this year’s CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas, Lingong Group unveiled an expanded construction equipment portfolio and a new global service platform to better support customers across North America, Europe and other key markets. The group’s core subsidiaries, Shandong Lingong Construction Machinery (SDLG) and Lingong Heavy Machinery (LGMG) introduced new product lines such as loaders,…

At CONEXPO this week, 20 technologies are finalists for its Next Level Awards, showcasing the cutting-edge innovations and groundbreaking advancements shaping the future of construction and heavy equipment. These distinguished finalists were selected by a panel of expert judges and represent the next generation of equipment, technology, sustainability, and efficiency in the sector. This year,…

Throughout the lots at CONEXPO/CON-AGG, show attendees may have many opportunities to climb into machines and possibly even operate them. But the fun is not limited to the big machine makers — many fluid power companies have demo units for attendees to try out as well as custom-designed machines highlighting the many products available for…

This week, Elevat launched its Elevat AI Technician Assistant, an OEM- and dealer-ready AI assistant that brings OEM-accurate, in-workflow expertise to frontline technicians and service teams. The Assistant turns machine telemetry, fault codes, service manuals and field repair history into clear, prioritized steps — helping technicians diagnose faster, improve first-time fix rates, and make dealer […]

Festo’s AI-enabled monitoring and predictive maintenance system AX Motion Insights Pneumatic is a cost-effective, easy-to-use solution for preventing unscheduled machine downtime by monitoring pneumatic cylinders for wear and anomalies. This AI-based industrial app ensures operations are more reliable, efficient, and ultimately more profitable. The system uses AI to detect anomalies in the behavior of pneumatic […]

Learn some tips for designing safe, scalable steering for modern machines. Contributed by David Schulte, Industry Market Manager—Agriculture For Parker Hannifin, and Jonathan Thomas, Market And Business Development Manager for Parker Lord In today’s highly competitive market, OEMs are constantly looking for new technologies, approaches and products that can significantly reduce costs, support faster vehicle launches and […]

By Micah Statler  • Director of Industrial Technologies, Advanced Technology Services As Industry 4.0 transforms manufacturing and heavy industries, the fusion of traditional hydraulics with advanced digital technologies is redefining what’s possible in industrial automation. Smart hydraulics — systems augmented with sensors, IoT connectivity, and predictive analytics — are emerging as vital components for modern,…

Electrohydrostatics has evolved over the last four decades from its beginnings in aviation to uses throughout more industrial applications. Contributed by Bill Perry, Managing Partner, MARCH 24 Media LLC, on behalf of Moog Inc. In the 1980s, aircraft manufacturers began exploring ways to eliminate the potential leaks from hydraulic lines and gain efficiency in energy…

Fluid Power World recently spoke with Zifan Liu, Bosch Rexroth Mobile Hydraulics System Engineer, to see where Rexroth sees the mobile hydraulics market is headed. Read on to learn how tariffs, electrification and other trends are impacting the innovations and how they are developing the technologies we’ll see in the future.  FPW: How has the […]

Thanksgiving is over, and now we’re in that weird pocket of reduced productivity until January, when we’ve finally digested six weeks’ worth of holiday feast. Sure, we get by and look busy, which explains why I get more walk-in cold calls during this period than the rest of the year combined. It’s not that I…

Anyone that says American manufacturing is dead has not been paying attention. As a Greater Clevelander, I know well how many small, medium and large manufacturing facilities dot our landscape. The same goes for the entire country, really. The east and west coasts are home to high-tech advanced manufacturing, and you can’t drive through most…

With new components, systems, and architectures, hydraulic system efficiency can be increased by 50%, with a one-third reduction in emissions as well. By Alessandro Carmona, President, Industrial division, Danfoss Power Solutions The much-scolded aviation sector produced nearly 950 Mt of carbon dioxide emissions in 2023, according to the International Energy Agency. Meanwhile, a paper to be presented…