OEM Off-Highway

How GPS Evolved From Machine Location to Task Automation

Volvo Construction Equipment

By combining high-accuracy location data with internal sensors and electro-hydraulic valves, these systems move from simply showing information to actively controlling machine movements.

Operator's view inside excavator cab with digital display showing equipment controls during forestry operation

CNH Construction Picks Kris Dahl to Lead North America Commercial Business

Dahl brings 25 years of global construction equipment and commercial leadership experience to CNH as Terry Dolan prepares to retire at the end of 2026.

Engineering & Manufacturing

Yanmar Becomes Majority Partner in AriensCo

Yanmar Co. Ltd.

The partnership combines the companies' engineering and manufacturing capabilities while maintaining existing brands and operations.

Two workers shaking hands outdoors, one wearing a safety vest with reflective stripes

DEUTZ and Hypercraft Collaborate on Unmanned Ground Vehicles

DEUTZ Corporation

The companies have signed an MoU to partner on unmanned ground vehicles and mobile drive systems, combining DEUTZ’s powertrain, manufacturing and global service capabilities with Hypercraft’s UGV technology, software-defined architecture and defense-sector expertise.

Tan-colored experimental race vehicle kicking up dust while driving across a white salt flat with mountains in the background

Batteries, Capacitors

Reducing Complexity in Equipment Design With Single-Source Electrification

Briggs & Stratton (Vanguard)

Choosing a fully integrated power system eliminates engineering hurdles, letting design teams focus on machine innovation rather than component troubleshooting.

Vanguard Lithium 12 battery system with gray metal housing, red and black terminals, and ventilation base

Smarter Hydraulics Drive Next-Generation Equipment Efficiency

HYDAC International

Session highlights how adopting a more systematic and data-driven approach to hydraulic design can help equipment manufacturers move beyond simple component selection to a holistic view of the entire machine architecture.

Technology selection diagram showing four categories: Control Technology & Software Integration, Energy Efficient Hydraulics, Colors & Cooling Systems, and Battery Systems & Electric Drive Technology, with central excavator illustration and hydrogen infrastructure elements.

OTR Introduces OTR3DLab Prototyping Service for Tires, Wheels and Tracks

OTR Engineered Solutions

The service produces full-scale physical prototypes of new product concepts in just a few weeks, providing customers the ability to assess on-vehicle aesthetics, fitment, proportions, clearance, and overall design direction before committing to costly production tooling.

3D printer with black textured circular object on build platform surrounded by white support structures

Despite Advancements in Electrified Mobile Hydraulic Systems, Hybrids Still Provide the Greatest Benefits Today

Parker Hannifin Corp.

For intermittent-duty work machines, hybrid and electrohydraulic systems offer the best near-term path to improving hydraulic efficiency by reducing energy use and emissions while avoiding the cost, weight and packaging challenges of fully battery-electric vehicles.

Hybrid vehicle powertrain system schematic comparing battery-electric and engine-based configurations with labeled components

Forestry & Lawn

Kubota Launches WorkSmart Autosteer for Compact and Utility Equipment

Kubota Tractor Corp.

The system extends automated steering technology, historically reserved for large agricultural tractors, to a broader range of machinery across the manufacturer's portfolio.

Aerial view of orange and black riding lawn mower on green grass

DEUTZ and Kirloskar Oil Engines Partner to Launch 1.6-Liter Engine Series

DEUTZ Corporation

DEUTZ expands its compact off-highway portfolio below 2 liters through a strategic manufacturing partnership with Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited.

Business executives signing partnership agreement between DEUTZ and Perloskar Oil Engines with German and Indian flags

Toyota Motor Corporation, Volvo Group and Daimler Truck Sign Agreement for Toyota to Join cellcentric

Volvo Group Global

The partnership is intended to further strengthen cellcentric’s position as a leading developer and manufacturer of fuel cell systems for heavy-duty commercial applications.

Volvo corporate flags waving against blue sky with white flagpoles

Batteries, Capacitors

BorgWarner Secures Inverter Program Extension with European OEM

BorgWarner Inc.

The extension includes updated designs for plug-in hybrid and 800V battery-electric vehicle applications with production slated for 2029.

Automotive transmission pan assembly with solenoid valve and internal mechanisms

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