October, 2012

OEM Off-Highway October, 2012

These metal matrix composite (MMC) brake rotors from REL are made from a combination of aluminum and ceramic. The light weight aluminum offers heat dissipation capabilities while the ceramic provides wear resistance.

Property opposition leads to materials innovation

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Drought drives technology, encourages machine replacement

The Volvo Group is opening the door to the future with its new Tech World website, http:/www.volvogroup.com/techworld. For the first time, many of the research projects on which the company’s engineers are working will be openly displayed.

Innovation encouragement inspires technology solutions

The Volvo Group is opening the door to the future with its new Tech World website, http:/www.volvogroup.com/techworld. For the first time, many of the research projects on which the company’s engineers are working will be openly displayed.

Innovation encouragement inspires technology solutions

The displacement controlled excavator at CCEFP member Purdue University utilizes a unique system architecture that has demonstrated a 50% energy savings over traditional architectures.

NFPA educational programs develop workforce and technology research

Density is green

True “green” energy comes from power density.

October 18, 2012

Shell is building the world's first floating liquefied natural gas facility (FLNG), which will extract and refine LNG as it moves across the ocean to deliver the final product to customers. Read more about it at www.oemoffhighway.com/10779958

Population and urbanization fuel mobility demands

As the global population continues to expand and more people move to urban areas, mobility needs must be evaluated, including fuel needs and equipment lubrication demands.

October 18, 2012

Shell is building the world's first floating liquefied natural gas facility (FLNG), which will extract and refine LNG as it moves across the ocean to deliver the final product to customers. Read more about it at www.oemoffhighway.com/10779958

Future challenges with Tier 4 and Tier 5

John Deere Power Systems Manager of Worldwide Marketing, Geoff Stigler, comments on the company's Tier 4 Final solution, predicts Tier 5 regulations, and discusses JDPS' solution to Tier 4 used equipment sales to lesser developed regions without ULSD.

October 18, 2012

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Insider perspective: Prototype technology trends and challenges with testing

The testing services provider discusses the challenges they see with hybrid technology, as well as some exciting technologies they are seeing being developed.

October 18, 2012

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A wholistic approach to OEM and aftermarket business segments

Two of SKF's presidents respond to global trends, the company's recent internal realignment, and how its moving toward a more holistic approach to the OEM and aftermarket as one unit encompassing the total lifecycle of the vehicle.

October 18, 2012

Poul Jeppesen, President SKF North America

Market Analysis

Not all ideas pass the test of time

Some machine design ideas are undoubtedly outstanding on paper, but the resulting product doesn't always work out over time.

October 18, 2012

Figure 1: F. C. Austin Drainage Excavator Company Templet Levee Builder

Market Analysis

A prelude to the 2013 forecast

OEM Off-Highway's market forecaster Frank Manfredi gives us insight into the economic indicators he monitors while attempting to draw conclusions as to the course of the upcoming year.

October 18, 2012

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