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April, 2012
April, 2012
April, 2012
Operator Cab
Less is more
Seats
A survivor and survivability
Fluid Power
Get rid of jerks
Automated Systems
Operation Unmanned Machine
Fluid Power
Q&A with Eaton Hydraulic's Steve Zumbusch
Fluid Power
Development of a hydraulic fluid contaminant sensor
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, in keeping with its vision to pursue research that has the potential to transform the fluid power industry, has awarded a major research grant to the Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering Department at Iowa State University. The project, Dielectric Spectroscope Sensor Development for Hydraulic Fluid Containment Detection, will focus on developing new technology for low-cost, on-board, real-time fluid power sensors.
Sensors
On the level
Liquid level sensing technologies in mobile applications are essential for determining the amount of available fuel or hydraulic fluid in a tank that cannot be checked from the outside.
Actuators
How to move a large dragline
A specialized mechanism is created in 1913 to allow a dragline to work and travel on soft ground without becoming mired.
Hybrids
Old King Coal
Automated Systems
GuideStar II Mirror-Mount-Based Laser Beam Steering Correction System
New Focus introduces its Picomotor mirror-mount-based laser beam steering correction system, GuideStar II.
Software
Maple 2019 Technical Computing Software
Maplesoft announces it has released an updated version of its flagship product, Maple, which includes several additional tools and techniques.
Pressure
TX200H Smart Pressure Transmitter
United Electric Controls introduces its TX200H smart pressure transmitter which offers a small footprint to fit into tight spaces.
Engine Filters
Fleetguard FF5782 Fuel Filter
Cummins Filtration announces the release of its Fleetguard FF5782 fuel filter featuring nanotechnology-based filtration media.
Automated Systems
OnGuardPLUS Collision-Avoidance Technology
WABCO's OnGuardPLUS collision-avoidance technology is an advanced emergency braking system designed to increase vehicle operator safety.
Switches
PR3610 SwitchPlex IV Module
The SwitchPlex IV module from PRAN Systems supports SAE J1939 CAN and SAE J1708 protocols.