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    Liebherr-Aerospace
    Liebherr-Aerospace uses additive layer manufacturing to produce various components
    3D Printing

    3D Printed Flex Shaft Brings New Design Opportunities to Aviation

    By 3D printing a flex shaft used in aviation applications, Liebherr-Aerospace is able to reduce component complexity, weight and maintenance.
    Schaeffler
    Craig Hooker, Director of R&D and Mechatronics at Schaeffler in the Americas
    Mechatronics

    Mechatronics Bring Performance Improvements to Range of Applications

    Craig Hooker of Schaeffler discusses how the fusion of mechanics, electronics and software is benefitting machine and vehicle performance.
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    Sustainability is influencing the design of hydraulics and pneumatics
    Hydraulics

    How is Sustainability Impacting the Fluid Power Industry?

    A number of approaches are being used by the fluid power industry to aid sustainability efforts.
    Ewellix, a Schaeffler Company
    Kirk Martin, Sector Sales Director Mobile Machinery at Ewellix, a Schaeffler Company
    Actuators

    Electric Actuators Shine in Lower Horsepower Applications

    Machines operating at a lower horsepower or with fewer actuation needs are those in which it currently makes the most sense to replace hydraulics with electric actuators.
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    Mechatronics

    Technological Developments Aiding Shift to Electromechanical Solutions

    Bosch Rexroth's Eric Falasco offers insight into why some applications are moving from hydraulics to electromechanical devices and how technological developments are enabling ...
    Tolomatic
    Tolomatic RSX High-Force Electric Linear Actuator
    Actuators

    Electric Actuators Offer Leak-Free Alternative for Whiskey Barrel Manufacturer

    Switching to electric actuator technology enabled a barrel manufacturer to reduce the downtime caused by hydraulic fluid leaks in its previous pressing equipment.
    Bosch
    Software-Defined Vehicles utilize software for a variety of functions and features
    Sensors & Software

    Software-Defined Vehicles Driving Future Growth Opportunities

    The software-defined vehicle market is expected to grow 34%, bringing with it opportunities for new technological developments.
    Electric Actuators Improves Emissions and Efficiency in Mobile Equipment
    Actuators

    Electric Actuators Present Emissions and Efficiency Benefits in Mobile Equipment

    Use of electric actuators in place of hydraulics is gaining momentum in some off-highway equipment applications to help achieve zero-emissions targets and efficiency gains.
    GKN Automotive
    Motors

    Maximizing Efficiency: The Next Frontier in Electric Motor Technology

    Andreas Mair of GKN Automotive explores some of the latest developments in electric motor technology and their role as the industry transitions to electric vehicles.