Fluid Power Forum Explores the Benefits of Automated Excavators

Episode 29 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Simon Yardley and Ben Holter of Husco. The duo explains the process of automating the grading function on excavators and the impact this new technology has on workforce training and task efficiency.

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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. View the schedule for upcoming episodes below.

  • September 14 | “Increasing Student Participation in Fluid Power via the Fast Track Program” | Bill Haley of FORCE America, Inc.
  • September 28 | “Pump and Motor Advancements Solve Inefficiency Issues and Keep Hydraulics Competitive” | Jeff Watts and Kyle Capello of Bucher Hydraulics
  • October 12 | “Using Pressure Intensifiers to Improve Hydraulic System Output” | Brian Wheeless of IC Fluid Power

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Find and share more interesting fluid power technologies and unique applications using #onlyfluidpowercan on Twitter and follow podcast and other fluid power industry-related updates at @TheNFPA.

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