New Cam Lobe Motors Improve Performance in Skid Steer Loaders – Fluid Power Forum Episode 100 Now Live

By Elexus Comyne | May 24, 2023 |

This episode features Chris Shrive, Head of Cam Lobe Motors for Danfoss Power Solutions. Listen to the Podcast Here Danfoss designs engineered hydraulic, electric, and electronic systems and components, for use primarily in off-highway mobile equipment and industrial machinery. We invited Chris into our forum to learn more about the range of hydraulic, fluid conveyance, and…

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Multi-variable Position Sensor Increases Safety and Productivity for Material Handling – Fluid Power Forum Episode 98 Now Live

By Elexus Comyne | April 25, 2023 |

This episode features Ron Akers, the Business Development Manager of Mobile Hydraulics at Gefran, Inc. Listen to the Podcast Here Gefran provides a vast selection of both standard and customizable sensors and components for fluid power applications. We invited Ron into our forum to learn more about their new multivariable position sensor that helps improve the…

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Using Additive Manufacturing to Redesign Fluid Power Components for Greater Energy Efficiency – Fluid Power Forum Episode 97 Now Live

By Elexus Comyne | April 12, 2023 |

This episode features Dan Bagley, Founder and CEO of B & B Management Labs, and Riccardo Nicastro of NIRI Engineering. Listen to the Podcast Here On this episode, we’re offering you a recording of a presentation given at the March 2, 2023 NFPA Quarterly Technology Conference. Our Quarterly Technology Conferences showcase cutting-edge fluid power technologies…

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Power Partner University Murray State University Focuses Heavily on Automation and Controls within Industry- Fluid Power Forum Episode 96 Now Live

By Elexus Comyne | March 28, 2023 |

This episode features Jake Hildebrant, a Professor of Electromechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Murray State University. Listen to the Podcast Here As we all know, education plays a crucial role in developing the fluid power workforce. We invited Jake into our forum to welcome Murray State University as a first-year Power Partner University, while also learning…

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Electro-Hydraulic Solutions for Steering Heavy Trucks – Fluid Power Forum Episode 95 Now Live

By Elexus Comyne | March 13, 2023 |

This episode features Zach Lindsley, a National Sales Manager at Terzo Power Systems. Listen to the Podcast Here Terzo manufactures and sells an electro-hydraulic pump and control units branded as the Hydrapulse, which is produced in sizes ranging from 1.5 to 30 kw. Terzo recently developed electro-hydraulic solution for steering heavy trucks and we invited…

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IFPE Preview: Digital Proportional Control for Precise and Accurate Movement in Mobile Equipment – Fluid Power Forum Episode 94 Now Live 

By Elexus Comyne | February 28, 2023 |

This episode features Russ Schneidewind, the Director of Business Development at HydraForce. Listen to the Podcast Here HydraForce designs, manufactures, and markets hydraulic cartridge valves, custom manifolds, and electro-hydraulic controls for use in industrial and mobile equipment applications worldwide. We invited Russ into our forum to learn more about their new Digital Proportional Control product…

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IFPE Preview: Efficient System Solutions for the Electrification of Mobile Machines – Fluid Power Forum Episode 93 Now Live 

By Elexus Comyne | February 16, 2023 |

This episode features David Stevenson, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Bucher Hydraulics North America. Listen to the Podcast Here Bucher Hydraulics designs and manufactures cartridge valves and custom manifolds, compact AC & DC power units, pressure-balanced gear pumps and motors, and more. We invited David into our forum to learn more about the…

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IFPE Preview: Unique Role that Distributors Play in the Electrification of Mobile Machines – Fluid Power Forum Episode 92 Now Live 

By Elexus Comyne | January 31, 2023 |

This episode features Jim Kaas, the President of IFP Motion Solutions, Inc. IFP is a distributor of hydraulic power units and automation systems. Listen to the Podcast Here IFP is NFPA’s Gold Sponsor, the highest level of sponsorship one can have within our organization. Jim is also Chair of the NFPA Board of Directors for…

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Pack Expo Presentation: Smart Pneumatics for Packaging Machines – Fluid Power Forum Episode 91 Now Live 

By Elexus Comyne | January 18, 2023 |

This episode features Frank Langro, the Director of Product Market Management, Pneumatic Automation, North America at Festo. Listen to the Podcast Here Fluid Power Forum recently hosted an education program at PACK EXPO, the large trade show for the processing and packaging industry. Our event focused on Advanced Pneumatic Solutions for Packaging Machines. We had three great presenters…

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