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    The Future of Electrification conference will offer insight into charging, battery and other electrification technology needs for industrial machinery
    Technologies

    ZAPI GROUP to Host Fourth Future of Electrification Conference

    The 2025 Future of Electrification Conference will explore current challenges and opportunities for the industrial electric vehicle market.
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    The fluid power industry is finding ways to use artificial intelligence and machine learning
    Hydraulics

    Do Opportunities Exist for AI and Machine Learning in Fluid Power?

    Artificial intelligence and machine learning are everywhere, but the fluid power industry is still determining what opportunities are possible with these technologies.
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    Integration of AI into design tools can help improve the overall development process
    Computer Aided Design

    AI-Powered Design Tools Can Enhance Fluid Power Product Development

    Inclusion of artificial intelligence in design tools has the ability to improve the product development process for hydraulics and pneumatics.
    Komatsu
    Komatsu's concept lunar construction machine was among the technology advancements on display at CES 2025
    Technologies

    CES 2025 Spotlights Heavy Machinery Industry's Advancements in Electrification and Automation

    Mobile equipment OEMs and component suppliers showcased their latest developments in electrification, automation and more at CES 2025.
    Universal Robots
    Collaborate North America will provide hands-on demonstrations of cobot technologies
    Automation

    Universal Robots Launches Cobot Event

    Universal Robots' event, Collaborate North America 2025, will highlight the latest technology advancements and trends for collaborative robots.
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    Tribology and lubrication design trends will be discussed at the 2025 STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition
    Hydraulic Fluids

    Registration Open for 2025 STLE Annual Meeting

    The 2025 STLE Annual Meeting & Exhibition will provide 5 days of technical training, education, and more for tribology and lubrication engineers.
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    Tariffs imposed on imported goods could lead to higher costs for manufacturers and their component suppliers
    Technologies

    Will Tariffs Alter the Business Outlook for Fluid Power?

    The incoming Trump administration is focused on implementing tariffs on goods imported into the U.S. which could impact the recovery projected for fluid power and its customer...
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    Macroeconomic trends are signaling more positive conditions for the global economy
    Technologies

    Macroeconomic Trends to Watch in 2025

    Current macroeconomic trends are signaling an improved global economy in 2025, but careful planning and monitoring of these trends will be necessary to capitalize on growth opportunitie...
    Briggs & Stratton
    The Vanguard brand batteries, electric motors and other electrification components
    Hydraulics

    Briggs & Stratton Adds New Fluid Power Partners to Electrification Network

    Two new companies have joined the Vanguard Battery Technology Partner program, bringing their fluid power expertise to the creation of optimized electric powered machines.