System Design

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Rethinking how a system can be designed is one of the ways efficiency gains are being achieved in mobile and industrial applications

Efficient Technology Development is on the Rise

Finite element analysis and other tools can help determine the potential impacts of temperature fluctuations on component designs

How Thermal Expansion Data Improves Motion System Component Design

Creating systems for safe machine operation is critical for fluid power and machine manufacturers

NFPA Introduces Functional Safety White Paper

Mitigating noise from electric vehicle components is important

Noise Reduction Methods for Electrified Machinery

Fasteners may need to be redesigned for use in electric vehicles

Push to Electrification Requires a Rethinking of Fastener Technology

An electrically actuated motion base aids flight training

Electrification and Digitalization Take Simulator Training to New Heights

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Quantum Drive Platform for battery testing

A More Efficient and Customizable Battery Testing System

The Unico Quantum Drive Platform allows testing of multiple battery packs with a single system which can reuse energy and be customized to meet various application requirements...

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Sensors & Software

How Connected and Software-Defined Vehicles are Reshaping System Architectures

As vehicles become increasingly connected and software driven, there are opportunities to create more streamlined system architectures.

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Webtec RFIK270 Hydraulic Tester Provides Increased Flow Capacity

The RFIK270 features an increased flow capacity of 270 lpm to aid testing of a wide range of hydraulic components.

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.

Hydraulic Pumps & Motors

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...

Advancements in hydraulic component and system designs will help to ensure they remain a vital part of various machine and vehicle designs.

Assessing Future Design Needs for Hydraulics and Pneumatics

The 2023 NFPA Technology Roadmap outlines the key areas in which the fluid power industry should focus future development initiatives.

Correctly sizing the battery is an important first step when designing an electric vehicle.

Battery Sizing Key First Step in Electric Vehicle Development

Within the manufacturing environment, end of production test systems are used to detect flaws and eliminate subjective interpretations of quality. This reduces scrap and ensures that defective parts do not reach the customer.

Physical Testing is Alive and Well Throughout the Engineering World

Use of a parallel hybrid system architecture helped the Logset 12H GTE forest harvester reduce its fuel consumption 20-30%.

The Road to Zero: Utilizing Electrification to Unlock New System Architectures

DSD's four-phase approach aims to save time and money during the development process for inverters and electric motors.

Drive System Design Introduces New Method for Electric Motor Development

Higher Voltages Call for Increased Cooling Capacity

Higher Voltages Call for Increased Cooling Capacity

The move to higher voltage ranges in electric vehicles and equipment requires development of new thermal management systems.

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Hydraulic Filters

A Checklist for Sizing Hydraulic Filters

There are a dozen questions designers and operators should consider before choosing a new or replacement filter for a hydraulic system.

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dSPACE Launches Modular Testing Concept for Battery Management Systems

The BMS testing system can be adapted to test battery systems for a range of applications from electromobility to energy storage.