Electrification

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…

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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…

From its massive beginnings to more controllability and efficiency, electrification has changed mobile hydraulics for the better. By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor The electrification of hydraulics has come a long way since the first AC induction motors powering hydraulic pumps replaced centralized power distribution systems. Such immense systems, Figure 1, employed giant, stationary steam engines rotating […]

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 […]

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.…

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…

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 […]

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…

NFPA’s recent International Economic Outlook Conference in suburban Chicago featured a panel that discussed fluid power working with mobile and industrial machinery to drive efficiency, as reported here. Panelists also touched on the industrial markets and what they see happening in the near future. Safety, please “Machine safety has taken a higher priority recently,” said…

NFPA maintains a Road Map Committee, one of the association’s largest and most active committees. Its job is to develop, maintain, and supplement a document called the NFPA Technology Road Map. This effort tries to align the ongoing development of fluid power technology with the needs of customers in the numerous core end markets. At…

With more exhibitors and a growing conference platform, the iVT Off-Highway Vehicle Technology Expo promises two educational-filled days August 20-21 in Chicago. Registration is now open for iVT Off-Highway Vehicle Technology Expo, taking place on August 20 & 21, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Chicago. This event, now in its fourth year in […]

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 […]

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 […]

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? […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

By Josh Cosford, Contributing Editor Hydraulics is a venerable technology as mature as any competing force transfer system outside of straight mechanical conveyance. Most recent hydraulic advancements aren’t from any fundamental changes in the pump, valves and actuators used in hydraulic systems but rather from the implementation of increasingly advanced electronic technology. Early fluid power […]