Highlights

igus Inc.
igus composite bearings minimize maintenance in a forklift application
Components

Composite Bearing Takes All-Terrain Forklift to New Heights

Use of a greaseless igus composite bearing met the performance and maintenance requirements of a remote controlled, towable forklift.
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Development of electric machines is increasing, requiring the pairing of electronic and hydraulic technologies
Hydraulics

Electrifying Fluid Power: Advancing Smarter and More Sustainable Machines

The pairing of electric and hydraulic technologies will be necessary to meet the efficiency and performance requirements of electric machines.
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Regulations to limit use of PFAS will influence future component designs
Hydraulics

PFAS Regulations: The Impacts for Fluid Power and Electromechanical Systems

Emerging global regulations aimed at limiting the use of PFAS will provide new design opportunities and challenges for manufacturers of fluid power and electromechanical systems...
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An illustration of sustainable supply chains
Technologies

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle: 3 Key Facets to a Circular Supply Chain

The concept of circular supply chains is to reduce waste and promote sustainability by using materials and goods as long as possible.
Freudenberg Sealing Technologies
Freudenberg is researching sustainable materials for its seals to reduce its carbon footprint
Hydraulics

Reduce Emissions Through New Materials and Production Methods

Bio-based materials and lower emissions methods of producing steel are aiding decarbonization efforts for manufacturers.
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Sustainability is influencing the design of hydraulics and pneumatics
Hydraulics

How is Sustainability Impacting the Fluid Power Industry?

A number of approaches are being used by the fluid power industry to aid sustainability efforts.
Danfoss Power Solutions
Eric Alström, President of Danfoss Power Solutions
Hydraulics

Danfoss Sees Growth Opportunities Despite Down Cycle

Although the hydraulics industry is in a down cycle, Danfoss Power Solutions President Eric Alström says electrification, industrial applications and fluid conveyance are opportunity...
Webasto
Webasto Standard Battery Pro 40
Emerging Technologies

The Battery Show 2024: New Technology for EV Production and Operation

Batteries, electric motors and other electric vehicle components as well as technologies for manufacturing them will once again be on display at The Battery Show 2024.
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Manufacturing Day offers an opportunity to spotlight the manufacturing sector and host activities to attract more people to enter the industry.
Technologies

How will you be Celebrating Manufacturing Day?

Manufacturing Day provides an opportunity to spotlight the industry and demonstrate the careers possible in this vital sector.