Committee for European Construction Equipment 2012 Conference Notes

October 26, 2012

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Napoleon Engineering Services enhances bearing source qualification program

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ABB to Acquire BrightLoop, Expanding Off-Highway Vehicle and Marine Electrification Business

The acquisition boosts ABB’s capabilities in compact, rugged and intelligent power conversion systems tailored for demanding applications — from construction and mining equipment to electric ferries and offshore vessels.

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Fétis Group Launches Kinell Brand for Decarbonization and Automation

The company aims to offer an ecosystem of solutions to support the energy transition in off-highway machines and more.

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JCB Secures Full EU Type-Approval for Hydrogen Engine

The company's hydrogen engine has been approved for sale and for use in machines and third-party OEM equipment in each of the 27 EU member states and in all other territories recognizing EU type approvals.

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The Evolution and Future of Fluid Power Technology

Bailey International

What began as simple systems to move loads with force has transformed into complex solutions engineered for precision, reliability and sustainability.

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Batteries, Capacitors

Parker Adds TC-850 Adhesive for Battery Pack Applications to Expand CoolTherm Line

Parker Hannifin Corp.

The CoolTherm TC-850 adhesive addresses common challenges such as poor heat dissipation, long curing times and material compatibility by delivering a thermally conductive, room-temperature-curing adhesive optimized for battery module assembly.

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Equipment Market Outlook

OEM Off-Highway Equipment Outlook: Heightened Confusion and Uncertainty

Issues impacting investment-making decisions point to caution in construction, agriculture and mining equipment manufacturing.

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Allison Transmission to Acquire Dana's Off-Highway Business

Allison Transmission

The $2.7 billion deal expands Allison's range of commercial-duty powertrain and propulsion solutions, along with its global presence and technical expertise.

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Hybrid System Architecture Considerations for Off-Road Equipment

Parker Hannifin Corp.

The right system design can create the most efficient interim solution until technology is viable to go fully electric.

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Hitachi Construction Machinery and TU Delft Partner on Mining Research

Hitachi Construction Machinery Co. Ltd.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe provides complex data to a Ph.D. student at TU Delft University who is developing a predictive maintenance model for mining dump trucks.

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Volvo CE Announces Strategic Investment in Global Crawler Excavator Production

Volvo Construction Equipment

The move aims to strengthen and expand Volvo CE´s global crawler excavator footprint, meet growing customer demands, mitigate supply chain risks through localized production, and reduce reliance on long-distance logistics.

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Maximizing Uptime With High-Quality Lubricants: Keeping Construction Equipment Running Efficiently

Shell Lubricants

Choosing the right lubricants and services related to the needs of vehicles and equipment can help to make a significant impact on a contractor's bottom line.

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Inmotion Technologies Showcases New Products at iVT Expo Cologne

Inmotion Technologies

The company's release of its DCC3 converter and ACH3 inverter highlight smarter, more efficient power electronics in off-highway and utility vehicles.

The latest DCC3 is a rugged, compact DC/DC converter engineered for flexibility, supporting a wide range of construction applications and containing native cybersecurity.

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