Expert Columns

Read the latest from our collection of expert columnists and contributors.
Expert Columns
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.
Oem Logo2019
Electronics
Inside the Effectiveness of Electric Variable Dampeners
Parker Hannifin Corp.
Recent research and preliminary testing suggests electric variable dampeners can improve productivity in agriculture systems.
Figure 1. Row unit with damper installed
Expert Columns
Industries Weathering Policy Aftershocks, but Weak Fundamentals Likely Continuing Into 2026
ESL Consultants
While many companies remain cautious due to lingering economic issues, optimism hovers for the second half of the year and into 2026 and 2027.
Adobe Stock 118984537
Expert Columns
Understanding the Benefits and Challenges of Using Biodiesel in Off-Road Equipment
Parker Hannifin Corp.
As biodiesel rises in popularity in different industries around the world, it offers major advantages for off-road vehicles, especially in the area of sustainability. Know what to consider before making the switch, particularly relative to component material compatibility.
Corrosion rates of metal plates exposed to various biodiesel blends illustrate increased corrosiveness with higher biodiesel content.
Expert Columns
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.
Oem Logo2019
Engineering & Manufacturing
Enhancing Efficiency in Off-Highway Machines
Cross Company
Learn how integrating with a full system approach can help OEMs not only design safer, more efficient machines, but also deliver maximum value within their respective markets.
00 Home3
Electronics
Engineering Rugged Intelligence Into Autonomous Vehicle Platforms
Crystal Group
Learn how and why safety-critical autonomous systems in commercial and industrial vehicles are increasingly built on ruggedized, military-grade computing hardware.
Crystal Group rugged compute systems integrated into an airborne platform, supporting mission-critical data processing and real-time decision-making at the edge.
Software
Making Software-Defined Equipment With a Comprehensive Digital Toolset
Siemens Digital Industries Software (formerly Siemens PLM Software)
Inside the benefits of properly integrated software systems from both the OEM and operator perspectives.
Continued site safety is critical as software and automation play a great role in completing the job.
Expert Columns
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.
Oem Logo2019
Electronics
The Oncoming Disruption to Off-Highway Machine Software
FÉTIS Group
The convergence of software and decarbonization presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to redefine how machines are designed, operated and maintained. Disruption is coming. The question is: Will we be ready?
Figure 1: A software engineer at Dintec developing code for off-highway machinery.
Expert Columns
Software Springs Forward
Danfoss - Danfoss Power Solutions
From platform flexibility and integration to functional safety and cybersecurity, here's a look at the trends in today’s off-highway machinery software.
Danfoss Wheel Loader X Ray Image
Telematics
Keeping Off-Highway Equipment Running With Data-Driven Technologies
John Deere Power Systems
Learn how OEMs are leveraging the power of connected machines to enhance maintenance practices and optimize equipment performance.
Connected Support Image 3
Fluid Power
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.
Bailey2021 0186
Equipment Market Outlook
OEM Off-Highway Equipment Outlook: Heightened Confusion and Uncertainty
ESL Consultants
Issues impacting investment-making decisions point to caution in construction, agriculture and mining equipment manufacturing.
Adobe Stock 119884004
Electronics
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.
Image 3. Example of a Fully Electric vs. Hybrid Electric Platform System Architecture
Page 1 of 34
Next Page