Episode 77: Electrification of Hydraulic Wheel Loaders Maintains Relevance of Fluid Power

This episode features Marty Christianson, the Market Manager for E-Mobility and AE Cooling Systems at HYDAC, and we invited him into our forum to learn more about E-Mobility and the electrification of off-highway hydraulic equipment. 

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This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward. New episodes will be released every other Monday. 

July 18 | Pneumatic Cobots Create Repeatable Results for Crucial Industries | Jesse DeSanto of SMC Corporation

Aug 1 | Pneumatic Conveyors Deliver Just the Right Amount of Pet Food | Bill Fucich of Volkmann

Aug 15 | IFPE Preview: Tech Advancements Driving the Fluid Power Market Forward | Adam Kimmel


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