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IFPE Preview: Independent Electrohydraulic System Increases Efficiency and Reliability in Aerospace and Military Applications
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tom is a Design Engineer for Project Phoenix, a manufacturing company formed in 2014 as a research and development skunkworks project of Empire Southw...
Only Fluid Power Can Powerwash Streets in Record Time
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Tuggle is a Systems Application Engineer at Hydra-Power Systems, a manufacturer of intergrated circuit hydraulic manifolds and custom hydraulic ...
IFPE Preview: Tech Advancements Driving the Fluid Power Market Forward
15 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Kimmel is the Principal an Founder of ASK Consulting Solutions, a technical content writing and strategy firm. Adam was recently commissioned by ...
Pneumatic Vacuum Conveyor Delivers Just the Right Amount of Pet Food
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Fucich is a Senior Sales Engineer for Volkmann, a manufacturer of high-performance pneumatic vacuum conveyors. We recently saw an article in the ...
Pneumatic Cobots Create Repeatable Results for Crucial Industries
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jesse DeSanto is a National Product Development Manager for Cobots and Soft Robotics at SMC Corporation, a leading manufacturer of pneumatic control d...
Electrification of Hydraulic Wheel Loaders Maintains Relevance of Fluid Power
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Marty is the Market Manager for E-Mobility and AE Cooling Systems at HYDAC, a provider of fluid power solutions to OEMs, manufacturers and end-users o...
Iowa State University's Power Partner Status Benefits Students and Industry
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Steward is a professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and Saxon Ryan is an assistant teaching professor, both at Iowa State Universi...
Smart Pneumatics Aid in Energy Consumption Reduction for Packaging Processes
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sandro Quintero is a Business Driver for Automation at Festo, a global manufacturer of process control and factory automation solutions. Sandro presen...
Fluid Power's Unique Advantages Continue to Support Electric Truck Functions
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
DJ O'Konek is the ESS Group Manager from Nott Company and Bob Grinstead is Founder and Chief Executive Officer from Zeuss Electric Chassis, a customer...
Innovative Hydraulic Applications in Aerospace
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Olthoff is the chief engineer for Parker Hannifin Aerospace in their Hydraulic Systems Division. Today, we invited Tim into our forum to learn abo...
Fast Track to Fluid Power Creating New Fluid Power Experts at Triton College
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Antigone Sharris is Chair and Full Time Faculty in the Engineering Technology Department of Triton College in River Grove, Illinois. Triton College is...
Circular Products and Cognitive Sealing Used to Create More Sustainable Machines
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Cook is the Global Segment Director for Off-Highway & Marketing Americas Segment Manager for Fluid Power and Domenico Tucci is the Team Lead f...
Innovations in Electric Hydraulic System Technology Changing the Landscape of Waste Management
28 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremiah Allshouse is a Product Manager of Element Technology at Schroeder Industries. Jeremiah was a speaker at the December 2021 NFPA and FPIC Quart...
Digitization of Industrial Vacuum Systems Creates Energy and Cost Savings for Manufacturers
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Katz is a Manager for Product Management of Vacuum Automation at Schmalz, a market leader in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling solutions...
Specialty Rod and Piston Equips Almond Harvester for Rigorous Conditions
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Strati is the North American Sales Manager for Hydrolico, a distributor of renowned hydraulic and pneumatic products and components. Today, we ...
Digital Pneumatics Improve Speed and Reliability of Food Packaging Process
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniella Gonzalez-Olgren is the Product Manager of Valves at Festo, a leading supplier of pneumatic and electrical automation technology. Today, we in...
Innovative Solution Boosts Efficiency of Hydraulic Systems in Refuse Vehicles
31 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russ Farrell is the Applications Engineering Manager at HED Controls, a leading designer of electronic control systems for mobile equipment applicatio...
Utilization of Additive Manufacturing Revolutionizes Production Process for Hydraulic Components
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Valeria Tirelli is the CEO and Alberto Tacconelli is the General Manager of Aidro, a manufacturer of components for hydraulic solutions. Today, we inv...
MSOE's Power Partner University Status Offers Students Key Fluid Power Opportunities
03 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Luis Rodriguez is an Assistant Professor and Daniel Williams is an Associate Professor, both of Mechanical Engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineer...
Only Fluid Power Can Keep Your Winter Roads Free of Snow and Ice
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Flasch is a Product Manager in the Electrical Division of FORCE America – an employee-owned manufacturer, distributor and integrator that pro...
Hydraulic Upgrade to Panama Canal Modernizes Critical Process
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Parveen Gupta is the Sales Director - Large Projects at Bosch Rexroth and we invited him into our forum to learn about a project he worked on involvin...
New Research Examines Incorporation of Electrification in Hydraulic Off-Highway Equipment
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kanok Boriboonsomsin is a Research Engineer at the University of California, Riverside in the College of Engineering - Center for Environmental Resear...
Hydraulic Couplings Relieve Pressure and Enable Mobile Equipment Attachment Changes
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Longmuir is an Area Sales Manager for Holmbury, a leading supplier of couplings and valves. Today, we invited Brad into our forum to learn about ...
Increasing Fluid Power Curriculum and Research Opportunities in Higher Education
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Ashlie Martini is a professor of mechanical engineering at University of California Merced and today, we invited her into our forum to learn about...
Continued Seal Advancements and the Extension of Life for Mobile Equipment
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck White is Director of Sales and Marketing for Hallite Seals Americas, a leading supplier and pioneer of innovative sealing technologies and engin...
Smart Grading Technology Expands Hydraulic Excavator Capabilities
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Justin Steger is the Solutions Marketing Manager at John Deere, a manufacturer of (amongst other things) agricultural, construction and forestry machi...
Hydraulic Safety Valves Reduce Hazards in Industrial Applications
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Doug Webster is a retired Safety Product Manager from Exotic Automation and Supply. Today, we invited him into our forum to learn more about hydraulic...
Everything You Need to Know About NFPA's Action Challenge
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Heidi Kent is a middle school teacher at Ashby Public School in Minnesota. Today, we invited her into our forum to learn more about NFPA's Fluid Power...
Hydraulics Just Became Easier to Use and More Cost Effective with Key Pump and Motor Standard
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Nicholson is a Control System Engineer at John Deere and he is also the TC 131/SC 8/WG 13 convenor for the International Standards Organization....
Only Fluid Power Can Stop Terrorist Trucks Dead in Their Tracks
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Turner is President of GPM Controls, a leader in accumulator manufacturing. Today, we invited him into our forum to learn more about the fascinati...
Intelligent Sensor Technology Increases Efficiency of Pneumatic Systems
19 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy King is a Product Manager of Vacuum and Sensing Technology at Norgren, a pneumatic components manufacturer. Jeremy presented at the March 2021 ...
Digitalization Makes Hydraulic Hose Crimping Easy
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we celebrate Fluid Power Forum's 50th episode! We could not have done it without the support from our audience and our guests. Today's guest is ...
Contamination Standard Prevents Machine Failure and Boosts Cost Savings
07 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ivan Sheffield is Director of Filtration at Des-Case and Barry Verdegan owns the consulting firm 11171 Solutions LLC.; both have served as chairs for ...
Upgraded Hydraulic Bridge Improves Milwaukee Infrastructure
24 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Hoenle is a Lead Engineer at MFP Automation Engineering, a top distributor of motion control, fluid power and automation products in the U.S. We i...
Engineering Firm Uses Hydraulics to Enhance Sports Venues
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Pickard is the Projects Director at SCX Special Projects, an engineering firm that develops unexpected solutions to unique design problems. We i...
Collaborative Robot Uses Hydraulic Technology to Improve Agricultural Tasks
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, our guests are Stavros Vougioukas and Dennis Sadowski from the Dept. of Biological and Agricultural Engineering at the University of ...
Practical Industry Experience for Students Through MSOE's Fluid Power Institute
12 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Kerrigan is the Director of Milwaukee School of Engineering's Fluid Power Institute, a leader in motion control and fluid power education, researc...
Improving Hydraulic System Safety with Rod Locking Devices
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan Baker is the president of York Precision Machining & Hydraulics which develops industry-leading hydraulic components for a variety of industries. ...
Upgrading Hydraulic Power Units with Variable Speed Drive Technology
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guests for this episode are Carl Lorentzen (President) and Soren Rasmussen (Managing Director) from Green Hydraulic Power which develops and integ...
Utilizing Pneumatic Grippers for Industrial Tasks
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Guelker is a Product Manager of pneumatic actuators and the Fabco-Air product lines for Festo, a global manufacturer of process control and facto...
Low-Noise Gear Pumps for Automotive Applications
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Aldo Toscano is the President of Marzocchi Pumps, a company that designs, manufactures and sells external gear pumps and motors for high performan...
A New Servo Pump for Hydraulically Actuated Soft Robotics
01 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Eric Barth is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, where he runs the Laboratory for the Design and Control o...
Pneumatically-Powered Soft Robot Opens Doors for U.S. Military
18 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Andrew Nuss is a Program Manager at the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in the Tactical Technology Office. We invited him into o...
Electrified Hydraulic Systems for Top Loaders
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Narendra Gupta is the Hydraulic System Group Leader for Hyster-Yale, a company that designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensi...
Utilizing Digital Proportional Valves to Create Tunable Component Performance
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, our guests are Gary Rosenberger and Will Campbell of Atos North America Inc., a company focused on electrohydraulic innovations. We i...
The Significant Role of Pneumatics in Solar Technology
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Schneider is the Chief Product Officer at Sunfolding, a company that develops new approaches to solar tracking for commercial and utility systems...
Utilizing Educational Resources to Secure a Career in Fluid Power
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Scarbrough is a student at Murray State University majoring in Electromechanical Engineering. We invited him into our forum to discuss his involv...
Electrifying the Future of Hydraulic Powertrains
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Simon Nielsen is a Senior Systems Engineer at Danfoss – a company that engineers hydraulic, electric and electronic systems and components, primaril...
IoT Integration with Sensor and Control Technology
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Vanderslice is the Director of Sales and Marketing of Mobile Industry at ifm efector, a leader in sensor and control technology products for the...
Using Pressure Intensifiers to Improve Hydraulic System Output
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Wheeless is Vice President of Sales at IC Fluid Power. In the various roles Brian has served in throughout his decades of work in the fluid powe...
Pump and Motor Advancements Solve Inefficiency Issues and Keep Hydraulics Competitive
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jeff Watts and Kyle Capello are both with Bucher Hydraulics – a provider of innovative hydraulic drive and control technologies for both mobile and ...
Increasing Student Participation in Fluid Power via the Fast Track Program
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, our guest is Bill Haley. Bill is Director of Business Development at FORCE America, Inc. but today we have him on our show to discuss...
Automated Grading with Hydraulic Excavators
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show we have two guests – Simon Yardley and Ben Holter, both of Husco, a company specializing in high performance hydraulic and electro-m...
On-Demand Hydraulic Assist for Vocational Trucks
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show we have two guests – Scott Betzen of Poclain Hydraulics and Daniel Skelton of Terra Drive Systems. They both recently gave a present...
How to Control and Limit Contamination in a Hydraulic System
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Cameron MacNeil is a Global Product Manager for Filtration at Stauff Corporation – an internationally certified developer, manufacturer and supplier...
Autonomous Hydraulic Systems
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Marcus Herrera is a Sales Application Engineer at HYDAC Technology Corporation – a provider of fluid power solutions to OEMs, manufacturers, and end...
Power Partner Universities Are Producing a New Generation of Fluid Power Engineers
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show our guest is Dr. José Garcia Bravo of Purdue University. Purdue was recently recognized as a Power Partner University by the National...
Sensors Enabling Predictive Solutions in Hydraulic Systems
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony Maiolo is a Senior Application Engineer at Schroeder Industries, a company that has been designing, manufacturing and marketing Advanced Fluid...
Best Practice Design for Hydrostatic Gear Drives
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Frey is the Head of Engineering Systems and Solutions at Bosch Rexroth. In that role, he leads a team focused on developing unique solutions to co...
Assessing Your Hydraulic System Efficiency
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Blansett is a Technical Director with the International Fluid Power Society. With more than 30 years of experience in the fluid power and professi...
Multi-Service Digital Displacement Hydraulic Pumps
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Williamson is a Senior Hydraulic Systems Engineer at Danfoss Power Solutions, where he works on developing hydraulic systems and controls for of...
A Look at a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner's First Year of College
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Burke is a mechanical engineering student at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and a recent recipient of a fluid power scholarshi...
Automating Hydraulic Functions on Mobile Machines
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John O'Neill is a Senior Robotics Engineer at Danfoss Power Solutions, where he works on autonomous solutions for off-highway vehicles, including thos...
Using IoT to Grow Your Aftermarket Parts Business
30 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Livesay is the co-founder of Elevat -- a Seattle-based Industrial IoT company focused on connecting the Industrial World. Adam recently presented...
3D Printing Applications for the Fluid Power Industry
16 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kirk Keithly is a Technical Applications Director at The ExOne Company – a global leader in industrial 3D printing systems. 3D printing, or additive...
Choosing the Right Rod Seal for Your Hydraulic Application | Chuck White
02 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck White is a Business Development Manager at Hallite Seals – a leading manufacturer and distributor of hydraulic seals, high-performance gaskets...
Human-powered Fluid Power Vehicles | Jen Wisniewski
17 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jen Wisniewski is a recent graduate of Cleveland State University. As a college senior, she participated on the winning team in NFPA's Fluid Power Veh...
Only fluid power can operate heavy equipment on the ocean floor | Alexandre Orth
03 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alexandre Orth is the Senior Sales Manager for Marine and Subsea Technologies in the Industrial Hydraulics business unit of Bosch Rexroth. Subsea is o...
IoT-Driven Relationships Between Fluid Power Suppliers and Customers | Jon Prescott
20 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jon Prescott is a co-founder and CEO of Scante.net – a company that helps manufacturers and suppliers provide IoT driven apps to their customers. He...
IoT-Enabled Telematics in Fluid Power Systems | Chad Repp
06 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chad Repp is a business development manager at HED – Hydro Electronic Devices. He works with heavy equipment and automotive OEMs to design IoT-enabl...
Only fluid power can automate the ancient craft of cheesemaking | Gerson Henning
23 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Gerson Henning is the Manager for Business Development in Food & Beverage and Packaging at the Aventics division of Emerson. He was recently featured ...
Educational Experiences in Fluid Power | Spencer Tiegs
09 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Tiegs is the 2017 recipient of NFPA's Fluid Power Robotics Challenge Scholarship. This is a program that awards $40,000 in college scholarship...
Only fluid power can take rock steady pictures of deep space objects | Greg Gleason
25 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Gleason is a Senior Applications Engineer at Bosch Rexroth, a leading supplier of drive and control technologies in more than 80 countries across...
IoT Readiness in Industrial Markets | Alex West
11 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Alex West is the Senior Principal Analyst for Industrial IoT at IHS Markit, a market research firm that serves as a leading source of information and ...
Robotics in Industrial Applications | Donna Ritson
28 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Donna Ritson is the President of DDR Communications, a market research company that helps its clients penetrate new markets with valuable marketing to...
NFPA Technology Roadmap | Mark Bokorney
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Bokorney is in Product Management for Sun Hydraulics – a fluid power valve and manifold manufacturer – but he's on the podcast because he is ...
Educational Experiences in Fluid Power | Jacob Barnes
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jacob Barnes is the 2018 recipient of NFPA's Fluid Power Robotics Challenge Scholarship. This is a program that awards $40,000 in college scholarships...
IoT Condition Monitoring of Fluid Power Systems | Jeremy Drury and Will Tudoroff
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Jeremy Drury and Will Tudoroff of IoT Diagnostics talk to Eric about how advances in sensor technologies, vibration analysis, and connected devices ar...
Electro-Hydraulic Smart Pumps and Power Units | Mike Terzo
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Terzo, CEO at Terzo Power Systems, talks to Eric about a new generation of electro-hydraulic smart pumps and power units, and how they defy easy ...
Energy Efficient Hydraulic Fluids | David Gray
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
David Gray, North American OEM Manager for Industrial Lubricants at Evonik Oil Additives, talks to Eric about polymers that can control the viscosity ...
Lightweight Hydraulic Accumulators | Mike Stewart
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Stewart, Product Development Manager for Steelhead Composites, talks about lightweight accumulators for a variety of hydraulic applications. Stee...