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ZF
ZF has produced the first 1,000 units of its CeTrax lite electric drive
News

This Week in Power & Motion: ZF Sees Growing Demand for Electric Drive Technology

Initial volume production for the ZF CeTrax lite electric drive was higher than expected with further growth anticipated, VMAC adds digital controls to its underhood air compressor...
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Continued improvements in EV battery technology will benefit market adoption
Batteries

Solid-State Batteries Present Opportunity to Increase EV Market Adoption

Use of a solid-state battery can overcome the safety, range and charging concerns associated with current electric vehicle batteries.
ABB
70-ton roll force load cell hydraulic press can exert a force of 4,000,000 pounds on tested sensors
News

This Week in Power & Motion: Roll Force Load Cell Hydraulic Press Aids Sensor Testing

An ABB service center has added a roll force load cell hydraulic press for testing sensors used in extreme conditions, NFPA is seeking volunteers for collaborative projects and...
Joel Honeyman, Vice President of Global Innovation at Bobcat Co.
Emerging Technologies

Bobcat Aims to Make a Big Leap in Construction Equipment Design

An emphasis on developing electrification and automation solutions will bring a range of benefits to the construction equipment industry.
S. Jensen
Hybrid construction equipment on display at INTERMAT
Emerging Technologies

INTERMAT 2024 Adds New Technologies & Energies Hub

The New Technologies & Energies hub will highlight the environmental and digital transformations taking place in the construction equipment industry.
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Hydraulics are an important component of excavators and other off-highway machines
News

This Week in Power & Motion: NFPA Seeks Proposals for Advanced Hydraulics Conference

The NFPA is seeking session proposals for its new advanced hydraulics conference, Gates is developing solutions to aid data center cooling and more industry news you may hav missed...
S. Jensen
closeup of the battery system on an electric truck
Technologies

Revenue Potential Increasing for Electric Truck Powertrain Components

Development of electric trucks is growing, creating increased revenue opportunities for the powertrain components used in these vehicles.
ABB
ABB's refitted robotics facility in the U.S. will help meet growing demand for robots
News

This Week in Power & Motion: Manufacturers Invest in New and Updated Facilities to Meet Future Market Growth

Several companies have announced the construction of new or expanded manufacturing facilities in recent months to meet growing market demand for their products.
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Incorporation of electronics and IoT is shifting fluid power designs
Hydraulics

Fluid Power is Expanding Beyond Hydraulics and Pneumatics

The NFPA's addition of a new member category demonstrates the ongoing evolution of the fluid power industry.