Highlights

Komatsu Forest
Komatsu Forest has established a new design department focused on the electrification of forestry machinery.

This Week in Power & Motion: Komatsu to Electrify Forestry Machines

Komatsu Forest has created a new department dedicated to development of electric forestry equipment, Emerson acquires electric linear motion company to expand factory automation...
Andrew Dlugokecki
The Cyclone Hydraulic Reservoir provides a more compact option for a variety of mobile and stationary machine applications.

A New Approach to Hydraulic Reservoir Designs

The Cyclone Hydraulic Reservoir reduces space claim and hydraulic oil use, benefiting machine designs and customer costs.
Epiroc
Epiroc and SSAB are researching the potential of using fossil-free steel to 3D print spare parts and machine components.

Manufacturers Researching More Sustainable Component Production Process

Epiroc and SSAB are researching the use of fossil-free steel and 3D printing to manufacture hydraulic and other components for mining equipment.
Danfoss Power Solutions
Danfoss will integrate technology from three new industry partners into its autonomy software to help improve the capabilities of autonomous machines.

Danfoss Forms New Partnerships to Enhance Automation Software

Integration of technology from Swift Navigation, Bonsai Robotics and HARD-LINE into the Danfoss PLUS+1 Autonomy software will enhance the performance of autonomous machines.
maxon
maxon's partnership with MassRobotics will aid technology advancements of motion control solutions for robotics.

This Week in Power & Motion: maxon Partners with MassRobotics to Advance Technology for Robots

maxon will work with MassRobotics to advance motion control technology for robots, Helios names a new president of hydraulics, XCMG unveils an autonomous mining truck and more...
Norrhydro
The Norrhydro NorrDigi uses digital control to improve performance of hydraulic cylinders.

Norrhydro Improves Hydraulic System Efficiency Through Digital Control

The NorrDigi hydraulic system uses digital control to improve the speed, force and efficiency of hydraulic cylinders.
Dreamstime/Scruggelgreen
New research areas for hydraulics and pneumatics will help to bring technology improvements to the industry.

This Week in Power & Motion: NFPA Seeks Input on Fluid Power Research

NFPA is seeking input on areas in which hydraulics and pneumatics research efforts should be focused, Volvo Trucks is bringing battery-electric trucks to underground mining and...
Danfoss Power Solutions
The PC-GO propel solution is comprised of the PC036 safety controller and pre-installed PC-GO propel system software, offering a plug and play option for propel system development.

Danfoss PC-GO Propel Solution Reduces Propel System Development Time

The PC-GO solution includes a safety controller and software with preconfigured parameters for quick and easy development of machine propel systems.
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Increased Demand for Electronic Controls Driving Hydraulic System Designs

Growing use of electronic controls is enabling hydraulics to meet the performance requirements of increasingly electrified and automated mobile equipment.