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    ZF
    ZF has produced the first 1,000 units of its CeTrax lite electric drive
    News

    This Week in Power & Motion: ZF Sees Growing Demand for Electric Drive Technology

    Initial volume production for the ZF CeTrax lite electric drive was higher than expected with further growth anticipated, VMAC adds digital controls to its underhood air compressor...
    Fleming Controls and Power Specialties, Inc.
    Jaw crushers play an important role in the productivity of quarries
    Maintenance

    New Automation Solution Provides Quick Maintenance Fix for Quarry Operation

    When the controls for critical equipment failed at a rock quarry, an electrical contractor stepped up to design and implement a new automation system.
    Joel Honeyman, Vice President of Global Innovation at Bobcat Co.
    Emerging Technologies

    Bobcat Aims to Make a Big Leap in Construction Equipment Design

    An emphasis on developing electrification and automation solutions will bring a range of benefits to the construction equipment industry.
    S. Jensen
    Construction equipment with hydraulics on display at CONEXPO
    Hydraulics

    Fluid Power Will Continue to be Important Part of CONEXPO 2026

    Although IFPE will not be co-located with CONEXPO 2026, fluid power will still be represented at this large construction equipment event.
    S. Jensen
    Hybrid construction equipment on display at INTERMAT
    Emerging Technologies

    INTERMAT 2024 Adds New Technologies & Energies Hub

    The New Technologies & Energies hub will highlight the environmental and digital transformations taking place in the construction equipment industry.
    S. Jensen
    closeup of the battery system on an electric truck
    Technologies

    Revenue Potential Increasing for Electric Truck Powertrain Components

    Development of electric trucks is growing, creating increased revenue opportunities for the powertrain components used in these vehicles.
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    backup rings are critical to the performance of high-pressure aerospace hydraulic systems which power landing gears
    Hydraulic Seals

    Why Backup Rings are Critical to High-Pressure Aerospace Hydraulic Systems

    Backup rings are small but important components which enhance the reliability and longevity of high-pressure aerospace hydraulic systems.
    Danfoss Power Solutions
    The Editron EC-C1700B-420 is a heavy-duty electric converter developed for electric or hybrid drivetrains.
    News

    This Week in Power & Motion: Danfoss Editron Electric Converter Wins Innovation Award

    Danfoss Editron's new electric converter has won an AE50 Award, Poclain has acquired an electric motor manufacturer, registration is open for STLE's annual meeting and more industry...
    S. Jensen
    Hydraulics

    Hydraulic and Pneumatic Solutions Introduced at Work Truck Week 2024

    Fluid power systems are integral to the functionality of various work trucks, and several new technologies were introduced during Work Truck Week.