AEF Plugfest 2016 Hyperlapse

May 31, 2016

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

A hyperlapse of the 2016 AEF Plugfest held in Lincoln, NE.

Read more about this year's Plugfest.

OEM Industry Summit | Spring 2027

THIS WEEK: OEM Industry Summit | Fall 2026

Industrial diesel engine assembly with clutch flywheel and transmission coupling components

Eaton Mobility Releases Advantor Series of Automated Manual Transmissions

October 15, 2026

Mechanic wearing brown gloves working on engine components with tools during assembly or maintenance

WEBINAR | Designing Complexity Out of Mobile Equipment

Industry Events

OEM Industry Summit | Spring 2027

Next spring, OEM Off-Highway and a panel of industry experts will host the OEM Industry Summit, with three days of comprehensive learning sessions designed to highlight trends and address the top concerns of today's equipment design and engineering professionals.

THIS WEEK: OEM Industry Summit | Fall 2026

Join OEM Off-Highway and a panel of industry experts for three days of comprehensive learning, with sessions designed to highlight trends and address the top concerns of today's equipment design and engineering professionals.

Sponsors: Applied Fluid PowerElevātNapoleon Engineering ServicesRoland Berger

Eaton Mobility Releases Advantor Series of Automated Manual Transmissions

Designed with OEM and end-user challenges in mind, the Advantor lineup offers 6-, 8- and 10-speed models tailored for light-, medium-, and medium-heavy duty applications.

Industrial diesel engine assembly with clutch flywheel and transmission coupling components

WEBINAR | Designing Complexity Out of Mobile Equipment

Learn how integrated hydraulic and electronic controls can reduce components, wiring, assembly time and life-cycle cost.

Sponsors: Bailey International

Mechanic wearing brown gloves working on engine components with tools during assembly or maintenance

Bosch Rexroth and Kawasaki Collab on Next-Gen Off-Highway Machines and Hydrogen Solutions

Bosch Rexroth Corporation

The intended partnership shall combine Bosch Rexroth's system expertise, advanced electronics and software, and extensive electrics portfolio with Kawasaki's renowned precision hydraulic hardware and unique excavator system proficiency.

Two businessmen sign documents at formal meeting with Rexroth and Kawasaki logos displayed on screen behind them

Batteries, Capacitors

Eberspaecher Vecture Introduces GuardIon-IQ Modular Battery Management Systems

Designed as a compact, cost-effective and scalable battery management system platform, the company's new modular solution supports battery systems from 12 to 1,500 volts and can be configured for both integrated and distributed architectures.

Green printed circuit board with integrated circuits and cream-colored connectors on white background

Productivity, Uptime and ROI: What’s Driving Agriculture Equipment Investment

Regal Rexnord Corporation

From replacement demand and labor challenges to uptime and profitability, explore the factors influencing how producers evaluate new equipment and technology.

Digital blueprint overlay of combine harvester on working farm with red barn and livestock

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

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

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

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

Top New Products

OEM Off-Highway Reveals Winners of 2026 Top New Products Award

Take a closer look at the industry's top picks across six main product categories, all centered on priorities in today's on- and off-highway mobile equipment designs.

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