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Expert Columns
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Market Analysis
Truck Production Index for Q1 2023
Power Systems Research
The PSR-TPI decreased from 108 to 106, or -1.9%, for the three-month period ended March 31, 2023, compared to Q4 2022.
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Market Analysis
Managing the Competing Forces of Inventory Minimization & Risk Mitigation
Miller Fabrication Solutions
OEMs and their suppliers must find a balance between enough inventory and not keeping so much inventory that excess material becomes obsolete or sits for months or years before needed.
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Operator Interface
On-Road Safety for Off-Road Vehicles
APEM
OEMs of small off-road vehicles need a plug-and-play solution to add durable on-road signaling capabilities to their equipment. A new all-in-one device provides the answer.
Figure 2. Off-road vehicles often have exposed dashes, but they may require fundamental on-road signaling controls. This plug-and-play device is designed to help manufacturers and OEMs provide this functionality without incurring extra development costs.
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Trends
Trends in Electric Construction Equipment
Delta-Q Technologies
Experts expect the industry to reach a tipping point in 2025, where the majority of heavy equipment will move away from diesel engines to electric or hybrid, and this trend will continue to grow in the coming years.
Experts expect the industry to reach a tipping point in 2025, where the majority of heavy equipment will move away from diesel engines to electric or hybrid, and this trend will continue to grow in the coming years.
Engineering & Manufacturing
6 Considerations When Designing or Selecting an Ergonomic Joystick
Sure Grip Controls Inc., company of Bailey Hydraulics
The science behind designing a joystick for maximum operator comfort, configurability and durability.
By using ergonomic equipment, you’re not only prioritizing operator comfort and preventing injuries, but you’re also increasing efficiency by reducing machine downtime and keeping operators on the job.
Engineering & Manufacturing
A Brief History of CONEXPO-CON/AGG
Historical Construction Equipment Association (HCEA)
Expansion beyond road construction inspired a name change to the Construction Equipment Exposition in 1960, finally ConExpo in 1975, the last to be held in Chicago.
In honor of CONEXPO-CON/AGG, here's a look at the 1925 Road Show. This year's attendees aren't going to see the unveiling of the brand-new Northwest Engineering crane line, or T. L. Smith dry batch pavers, Bucyrus and Byers shovels and Charles Hvass & Company asphalt and street maintenance equipment, or among the scores of new machines to be introduced this year.
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Power Systems
Off-Road Zero Emission Requirements Are Deploying Faster Than Expected
CALSTART
While battery electric equipment is currently limited to compact equipment, other technology, like hydrogen fuel cells, may accelerate lowered emissions in larger machines.
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Market Analysis
Power Systems Research Truck Production Index for Q4 2022
Power Systems Research
The PSR-TPI measures truck production globally and across North America, China, Europe, South America, Japan and Korea, and emerging markets. Data comes from OE Link, a proprietary database maintained by Power Systems Research.
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Pumps & Motors
Optimized Pumps Minimize Maintenance and Decrease Downtime
Ace Pump Corporation
A modular design approach and a wet seal with external barrier fluid help extend the life of centrifugal pumps.
Centrifugal pumps for off-highway applications
Trends
Electric Truck Deployment Ready for Acceleration in 2023
IDTechEx
The number of available electric truck models is increasing, with OEMs ramping up production volumes of these models.
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Tracks & Tires
Choosing the Right Central Tire Inflation System Can Increase Crop Yields with Reduced Compaction
Parker Hannifin Corp.
As farm machinery has increased in size, tire volume has also increased, but the overall footprint of the tires has not increased proportionally. As the load on each wheel increases, tires must be inflated to higher pressures to run safely.
The Parker CTIS can deflate tire pressures significantly lower than other systems while operating reliably over a wide range of temperatures and altitudes.
Smart Systems
Functional Safety: What Is It and What Do OEMs Need to Know?
EAO Corporation
A safety strategy for reliable components
Functional safety is a critical component of equipment and component manufacturing.
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