Construction

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Vermeer
Use of Rota linear position sensors for hydraulic cylinders in a Vermeer pile driver enables better accuracy during solar field installations by ensuring piles are driven at the precise angle desired.

Hydraulic Cylinder Sensors Aid Pile Driver Accuracy

Use of linear position sensors in the hydraulic cylinders of a pile driver ensure accurate placement of piles for solar field installations.
Leif Bruhn, head of Digital Displacement at Danfoss Power Solutions, discusses how the technologies used in the Dextreme Max system help to improve hydraulic system efficiency.

Q&A: Improved Hydraulic System Design Enables Efficiency Gains

Leif Bruhn of Danfoss Power Solutions discusses the technology behind the Dextreme Max system for excavators and how it can improve the efficiency of hydraulic systems.
Danfoss Power Solutions
Danfoss will convert an electric excavator to use its Dextreme Max system and demonstrate how improving hydraulic systems can aid emissions reduction efforts. Note: The pictured excavator is a representation of the machine type Danfoss plans to convert, not the actual machine.

Danfoss Receives Grant to Decarbonize Excavators

The company will convert an electric excavator to include its Dextreme Max system featuring the Danfoss Digital Displacement pump to show how improved hydraulic system efficiency...
Bucher Hydraulics
The Bucher Hydraulics DL14 differential lock valves aid wheel power and vehicle control in construction equipment such as road pavers.

Bucher Differential Lock Valves Improve Machine Maneuverability and Energy Use

The DL14 differential lock valves evenly distribute flow while reducing pressure losses, improving machine maneuverability and energy consumption.
Ansys
Ansys 2023 R2 simulation software includes a range of new features, including the ability to assess a full electric vehicle power electronics electrothermal workflow (pictured).

This Week in Power & Motion: Ansys Adds More Computing Power to Simulation Software

The latest Ansys simulation software release includes higher computing power for electric vehicle development and more, NFPA launches new technology task forces and more industry...
Caterpillar Inc.
The Cat MH3050 material handler is equipped with an electrohydraulic system which benefits efficiency and productivity.

Electrohydraulic System Improves Material Handler Performance

Inclusion of an electrohydraulic system in the Cat MH3050 material handler enables improved operator control as well as productivity and efficiency gains.
Technical Services (UK) Ltd
Technical Services is now a key supplier for the Shell E-Thermal Fluid E5 M which helps to ensure proper thermal management for batteries and other electric vehicle components.

This Week in Power & Motion: Technical Services Supplying Shell Thermal Fluid for Electric Vehicles

Technical Services has become a key supplier of the Shell Thermal Fluid for batteries and other electric vehicle components, Poclain Hydraulics recognized for supplier excellence...
igus GmbH
The Machine Planner from igus allows the quick design of complete automation solutions involving robots without any programming knowledge.

This Week in Power & Motion: igus Online Tool Speeds up Robot Selection and Configuration Process

The igus RBTX Machine Planner provides a quick and easy means of selecting and configuring robot workstations, Hexagon is partnering with NVIDIA on industrial digital twins, and...
Danfoss Power Solutions
Danfoss is developing technologies to improve the energy efficiency of excavators and other construction equipment to help reduce emissions.

Decarbonization of Construction Equipment can aid Climate Goals

A new Danfoss whitepaper outlines methods for reducing emissions in cities which includes decarbonization of construction equipment.