Electromechanical actuators, also referred to as electric actuators, are finding their way into more mobile machinery applications due to the precise motion control and leak-free operation they can provide, among other benefits.

Leading off today’s newsletter is a media gallery we’ve put together offering examples of how these actuators can be employed in agricultural equipment, construction machinery and other applications. Auxiliary functions such as the lifting and lowering of engine hoods is among the use cases companies developing electromechanical actuators are seeing for these devices.

Other features in today’s newsletter include my recent discussion with construction equipment manufacturers to learn what they are looking for in hydraulic technologies as well as a panel discussion about safety factors to consider when developing electrification systems.

Are you seeing electromechanical actuators being used more in mobile applications? What benefits and use cases do you potentially see for this technology? Let me know your thoughts by emailing me at [email protected].

Sara Jensen, Editor, Power & Motion