November/December 2024

OEM Off-Highway November/December 2024

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John Deere Power Systems’ Michael Lefebvre on the State of the Industry 2024

Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, senior partner for Roland Berger.

Roland Berger’s Wilfried Aulbur on the State of the Industry 2024

Enrique Busquets, director of mobile services & aftermarket for Bosch Rexroth

Bosch Rexroth’s Enrique Busquets on the State of the Industry 2024

Enrique Busquets, director of mobile services & aftermarket for Bosch Rexroth

Bosch Rexroth’s Enrique Busquets on the State of the Industry 2024

Steve Hornyak, president and CEO at Turntide Technologies

Turntide’s Steve Hornyak on the State of the Industry 2024

Danfoss’ Eric Alström on the State of the Industry 2024

A look at the challenging market dynamics for the OEM landscape and optimism for the future.

November 25, 2024

Eric Alström, President, Danfoss Power Solutions

Electric Motors

State of the Industry 2024: Optimism Ahead Despite Challenges

Six professional perspectives and predictions on the challenges mobile original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) faced this year and the optimism they have for the future.

November 21, 2024

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Hydraulic Motors

Turning a motor grader into five tools

Elevating graders adapted to motor graders in the 1950s, excelling in excavation tasks and material handling with belt improvements.

November 20, 2024

Figure 1: One advantage of a motor grader/EGA outfit was that it required only one operator. But in some loading situations, a spotter rode out on the parent’s frame to direct hauler traffic, somewhat negating the labor savings. Courtesy: Ulrich Manufacturing Company Form 1231, n. d., HCEA Archives

Hydraulic Fluid

Why High-Performance Fluids Matter for the Future of Off-Highway Equipment

As the demands of critical off-highway equipment grow more challenging, developing high-performance fluids and new chemistries are critical for maintaining optimal durability, protection and reliability.

November 19, 2024

Figure 1: There is a lot of research going into fluid and lubricant research for off-highway vehicles. Courtesy: The Lubrizol Corporation

Finding Common Ground, Themes in Engineering and Manufacturing

Regardless of where you are in the engineering or manufacturing journey, the goal remains the same: Improve productivity by any means necessary for a better tomorrow.

November 18, 2024

Changing of the guard (from left): Kathy Wells, former Editor of OEM Off-Highway and now Editor-in-Chief of Equipment Today; Jodi Sage, Events and Marketing Specialist for IRONMARKETS; Chris Vavra, Editor of OEM Off-Highway.

Electric Motors

Axial Flux Motors Moving to Mainstream Applications

Scaled production, decreased price and space-saving size make these motors an ideal choice for hybrid and electric applications.

November 15, 2024

Figure 1: The design and operation of radial and axial flux motors.

The Digital Transformation of Heavy Equipment and Off-Highway Vehicles

The demand for smart, sustainable heavy equipment is rising and the need for innovation and efficiency has companies turning to electrification, automation and digital transformation.

November 14, 2024

Figure 1: Digital transformation is critical to meeting the growing demands on the heavy equipment and off-highway industry for advanced vehicles that support efficient production of food, raw materials, and more. Courtesy: Siemens

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