Expert Columns

Read the latest from our collection of expert columnists and contributors.

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Sponsored Content

Productivity, Uptime, and ROI Driving Equipment Purchasing Decisions

Regal Rexnord Corp.

Today's farm equipment buyers are prioritizing reliability, efficiency and lifecycle value. Explore the trends reshaping agricultural equipment demand.

Productivity, Uptime, and ROI Driving Equipment Purchasing Decisions

Preventing Connectivity Failures in Harsh-Environment Vehicles

TE Connectivity Ltd.

Connectivity performance is determined long before a vehicle enters service. While harsh-environment applications each present unique challenges, their failure modes remain largely predictable and therefore preventable.

Orange excavator loading gravel into dump truck at quarry site during golden sunset with forested hills in background

Batteries, Capacitors

At the Edge of the Grid: Charging Infrastructure Solutions for Off-Highway Electrification

John Deere Power Systems

While power sources may be shifting, the extreme demands placed on machines remain the same. Understanding this transition begins with a clear look at how off-highway duty cycles differ from on-highway.

John Deere mobile power generator unit at construction site with two workers in safety gear

Redefining Efficiency Standards for Modern Commercial Engines

Briggs & Stratton (Vanguard)

By focusing on mechanical optimization — specifically through precision fueling systems and integrated transport safety — targeted design innovations have become the modern pillars of jobsite uptime.

Excavator operating on construction site near residential building with clear sky and pine trees

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Interested in submitting an article to OEM Off-Highway? Follow these guidelines to have your piece considered for publication on oemoffhighway.com or in an upcoming e-newsletter.

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Operator Interface

Designing for Use, Not Just Capability: Rethinking HMI in the Age of Complexity

EAO Corporation

The future and success of human-machine interface (HMI) design will not be defined by how much functionality can be packed into a system. It will be defined by how effectively that functionality is delivered to the user.

Construction vehicle cabin interior with panoramic view of active job site at golden hour sunset

Automated Systems

Autonomous Vehicles Shine When Location or Remoteness Hinder Projects

Autonomous Solutions Inc. (ASI)

Learn three core principles for autonomy implementation and hear the case for autonomy as an industrial standard, barrier breaker, and enhancer of the human experience.

Large blue agricultural tractor with red farming equipment operating in a plowed field under clear sky

Batteries, Capacitors

Inside Battery Certification Standards: UL vs. SGS vs. TÜV

As the industry accelerates its transition to electric from propane and diesel-powered machines to lithium-ion power, battery certification safety standards are becoming increasingly important.

Three hard hats displaying battery certification logos: UL (red), SGS (orange), and TÜV (blue) with their respective certifying organizations and geographic coverage.

Guidelines for Expert Columnists

Interested in submitting an article to OEM Off-Highway? Follow these guidelines to have your piece considered for publication on oemoffhighway.com or in an upcoming e-newsletter.

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A Decade of Opportunity Awaits for Off-Highway Electrification

Regal Rexnord Corporation

Explore how electrification in the off-highway sector is evolving in practical, application-driven ways, and learn where the most meaningful opportunities will emerge over the next decade.

Bright green and blue tracked excavator with extended boom arm on construction site near metal structure

Engineering the Long-Term Viability of Diesel Power

John Deere Power Systems

To reduce emissions and prepare for the future, considerations for fuel flexibility are on the rise. Through renewable fuels like biodiesel, HVO, and ethanol, alongside adaptable engine architectures, such options can support sustainability without sacrificing performance or existing infrastructure.

Tan diesel engine assembly with turbochargers and piping on white background

Planning for Complexity: Why Specialty Truck Manufacturers Are Reimagining Supply Chain Visibility

In a configure-to-order industry defined by customization and long lead times, connected planning emerges as a critical capability for managing volatility and meeting rising customer expectations.

Utility trucks with bucket lifts parked on residential street during power line maintenance work

Navigating Evolving Drive Designs With Electric Braking Solutions for the Off-Highway Market

Regal Rexnord Corporation

As the push to reduce carbon emissions moves both end users and manufacturers toward greener technologies, electromagnetic braking systems emerge as one option that is building momentum in the off-highway space.

Orange excavator loading gravel into dump truck at construction site during golden sunset with mountains in background

Batteries, Capacitors

Why Industries Need Intelligent, Intentful Charging Strategies and Systems

Charging solutions can no longer remain an afterthought. Go behind the curtain on smart charging capabilities and battery system integration, and learn why these necessities must become core design-stage priorities for engineers.

Blue excavator with glowing effects dumping material in dramatic industrial landscape

Steering Control

What Type of Adjustable Column Is Best for Your Off-Highway Vehicle?

Pailton Engineering

Understanding the engineering behind driver comfort and safety, and selecting the the best fit for OEM-specific applications.

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