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JW Winco Stainless Steel Adjusting Screw GN 827
The stainless steel adjusting screw simplifies the attachment of parts to various processing and assembly mechanisms in machines, installations and jigs.
Manufacturing
Biden Executive Order Looks to Solve Semiconductor Chip Supply Shortage for Manufacturers
Trends
OEM Industry News Briefs: John Deere Introduces New Forestry Technology
Fluid Power
Eaton Steel Adapters
Manufacturing
Metalforming Companies Expect Little Economic Change but Lead Times Draw Concern
Power Systems
Nikola Announces Plans for North American Fuel Cell Vehicles
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Actuators
RISE Robotics Electric Actuator Reduces Energy Consumption of Electric Vehicles
The RISE Cylinder reduces power drain on vehicle batteries, enabling design and performance enhancements.
Fluid Power
A Shifting Fluid Power Industry
The transition to electrification will bring about a need to rethink the design of traditional hydraulic systems.
Sensors
In-Cylinder Sensors Solve Old Problems with New Thinking
Embedding position sensors into hydraulic cylinders can provide new performance features previously not thought possible possible in heavy-duty equipment.
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Hardware
JW Winco Stainless Steel Adjusting Screw GN 827
The stainless steel adjusting screw simplifies the attachment of parts to various processing and assembly mechanisms in machines, installations and jigs.
Manufacturing
Biden Executive Order Looks to Solve Semiconductor Chip Supply Shortage for Manufacturers
The executive order will examine ways to improve supply chains and promote U.S.-based manufacturing of semiconductor chips and other high-demand products.
Fluid Power
Eaton Steel Adapters
Eaton's steel adapters feature Dura-Kote plating which offers up to 10 times better corrosion protection than SAE standards.
Manufacturing
Metalforming Companies Expect Little Economic Change but Lead Times Draw Concern
PMA's February Business Conditions Report shows business conditions are steady but material lead times continue to increase, which is causing concern for many manufacturers.
Trends
OEM Industry News Briefs: John Deere Introduces New Forestry Technology
This week's news highlights include Scania naming a new CEO, truck OEMs marking electrification milestones, and new John Deere forestry technology.
Power Systems
Nikola Announces Plans for North American Fuel Cell Vehicles
After the initial launch of its Tre battery-electric vehicle, Nikola plans to introduce fuel-cell electric cabover and sleeper trucks in North America.
Featured Videos
Engines
Design & Engineering Insights: Jacobs Vehicle Systems Sees Engine Brake Use Growing in Off-Highway Equipment
Equipment operators also require retarding capabilities which provide safe downhill travel, and gain value from the engine brakes’ ability to help reduce wear on brake pads.
Suspension
Design & Engineering Insights: New Link Mfg. Suspension Improves Safety and Comfort for Heavy Vehicles
Electrification
Technology News Tracker: OEMs Bring Electric-Powered Solutions to Market
Batteries, Capacitors
Design & Engineering Insights: Webasto Tailors Battery Systems to Serve a Variety of Markets
Agriculture
Technology News Tracker: Tractor of the Year 2021 Awards Honor Innovations in Agriculture
Cabin Filtration
Design & Engineering Insights: New ISO Cab Air Quality Standard to Improve Equipment Operator Health
Transmissions
ZF PowerLine Automatic 8-Speed Transmission
The PowerLine transmission features a modular design to suit a range of commercial vehicle applications.
Electric Motors
BorgWarner HVH 320 800V Electric Motor for Commercial Vehicles
BorgWarner's High Voltage Hairpin 320 motor is capable of 97% peak efficiency.
Power Systems
European Consortium Looks to Standardize Fuel Cell Modules for Heavy-Duty Applications
StasHH will standardize physical dimensions, flow and digital interfaces, test protocols and safety requirements of fuel cell modules.
Engines
Daimler Truck and Cummins to Collaborate on Medium-Duty Commercial Vehicle Engines
Cummins will invest in the further development of medium-duty engine systems for Daimler Trucks and Buses.
Actuators
RISE Robotics Electric Actuator Reduces Energy Consumption of Electric Vehicles
The RISE Cylinder reduces power drain on vehicle batteries, enabling design and performance enhancements.
Market Analysis
Heavy Equipment Markets See Positive End to 2020 and Brighter Outlook for 2021
Despite the challenges of 2020, many manufacturers in the heavy equipment industries saw improvement in the fourth quarter and anticipate a better 2021.
Cabin Filtration
New Cab Filtration Technology Looks to Improve Health of Machine Operators
Advancements in filter designs as well as the integration of more sensors and controls are creating safer operator cab environments.
Engines
JCB Stage V 448 Engine
JCB's new Stage V 448 engine is available in four power nodes spanning from 81-129 kW.
Actuators
Thomson Industries Electrak LL Electric Linear Actuator
The Electrak LL electric actuator is designed to provide a long life and superior environmental protection.
Electronics
T/CCI Manufacturing Electric Compressors
The 24V electric compressors are designed primarily to cool the interior of vehicle cabs when the engine is turned off.
Agriculture
Exhibitor Registrations High for Agritechnica 2021
The biennial event will highlight electrification, automation and other technology vital to the agriculture industry.
Automated Systems
Auburn University Opens New Autonomous Vehicle Research Facility
The new facility will help the university further expand its transportation engineering research efforts.
Trends
New Reports Evaluate Potential Impacts of Hyperloop Systems and Electric Vehicles
The DOE and PERC have released new reports which analyze the energy use of alternatively powered transport vehicles.
Construction
John Deere Designs Purpose-Built 700L PL40 Pipelayer-Ready Crawler
The 700L PL40 Crawler offers a lift capacity of 40,000 lbs. and features more hydraulic power compared to the base machine.
On-Highway
Production Challenges Could Impact Commercial Vehicle Market in 2021
ACT Research reports demand is strong to start 2021, but component supply shortages could pose challenges for truck manufacturers.
Construction
CECE Re-Establishes Trade Policy Commission
The impact of global trade disputes on the construction equipment industry has renewed interest in trade policy for CECE members.
Automated Systems
Torc Robotics Selects Amazon Web Services as Cloud Provider for Self-Driving Truck Fleet
AWS will be capable of handling the scale and speed needed for data transfer, storage, and compute capacity for deploying autonomous test trucks.
Software
Siemens Simcenter 3D 2021
The latest edition of Simcenter 3D includes 2D and 3D automatic insertion of cracks or cohesive zones in materials to better evaluate designs.
Automated Systems
Yanmar Upgrades Autonomous Tractors
Yanmar has added a multi-frequency antenna to its autonomous tractor to improve its performance capabilities.
Industry News
OEM Industry News Briefs: Manufacturers Continue Investing in Electrification and Smart Technologies
This week's new highlights included Oshkosh announcing an investment in Microvast battery technology, Volta Trucks expanding its partnerships, and OEMs unveiling new equipment with advanced technology.
On-Highway
Kenworth Launches Next Generation T680 Truck
Improved aerodynamics help to improve fuel efficiency of the new T680 while a new digital display optimizes the driver experience.
Engineering & Manufacturing
dSPACE MicroAutoBox III with DS1521 Bus and Network Board In-Vehicle Prototyping System
The MicroAutoBox III with DS1521 Bus and Network Board is suitable for communication-intensive developments, including those for autonomous and electric vehicles.
Batteries, Capacitors
Proterra Batteries Selected to Power Volta Zero Electric Truck
Proterra batteries will give Volta Trucks' electric delivery truck a real-world range of 200 km on a single charge.
Engines
Design & Engineering Insights: Jacobs Vehicle Systems Sees Engine Brake Use Growing in Off-Highway Equipment
Equipment operators also require retarding capabilities which provide safe downhill travel, and gain value from the engine brakes’ ability to help reduce wear on brake pads.
