Fluid Power Forum

This special episode of Fluid Power Forum features a recording of NFPA's inaugural Controls, IoT, and Data (CID) council webinar from February 2026, hosted by Mike Lietke with guest Mark Hoffman, Senior Vice President of Rota Limited. Hoffman outlines Rota's history and focus on transducers and high-end sensors used in hydraulic cylinders and beyond, including rotary sensing and tank applications,...

In this episode of Fluid Power Forum, host Eric Lanke interviews David Lundquist, Global Product Manager at Hydraulic Technologies, about high-pressure, heavy-load hydraulic systems and the push toward electrification and cordless jobsite performance. The conversation focuses on synchronous motion to reduce stress on heavy structures and improve safety. Lundquist compares the long-established MCS...

Join us on this latest episode of Fluid Power Forum with guest Sven Schnetzler, Head of Global Business Development for Transportation at Camozzi Automation. Discover the latest advancements in pneumatics and hydraulics in various vehicle platforms, and explore the integration of Industry 4.0 technologies, energy harvesting, and more into transportation systems. Additionally, get a sneak peek at C...

Join us on this latest episode of Fluid Power Forum with special guest Greg Shtrahman from Marzocchi Pumps USA. Discover the cutting-edge advancements in hydraulic technology, focusing on energy efficiency and substantial noise reduction in their innovative helical pumps. Greg also sheds light on the growing integration of hydraulics in electrified vehicles and industrial applications. Don't miss...

Explore the dynamic shifts in the fluid power industry from 2025 in our latest episode of Fluid Power Forum! Dive into key trends in hydraulics and pneumatics, tech innovation, and industry consolidation with host Eric Lanke. Hear insights from guest experts Alastair Hayfield (Interact Analysis), Mary Gannon (Fluid Power World), and Sara Jensen (Power & Motion) as they unpack the year's top storie...

In this special holiday re-release on the Fluid Power Forum, we are revisiting Episode 136 with Marcus Herrera, a Sales Application Engineer at HYDAC. In this episode, Eric Lanke and Marcus Herrera delve into the intricacies of functional safety, exploring standards IEC 61508 and ISO 13849, and how these apply to different industries and machines. Subscribe to the Fluid Power Forum today to never...

In this episode of the Fluid Power Forum, we dive into the evolution of electrohydraulic equipment with our guests, Jason Looman and Andy Gray from Scanreco Group. Join us as we explore the role of human-machine interfaces (HMIs) in enhancing operator experience and safety in smart equipment. Discover how everything from operator feedback to AI-driven designs are shaping the future of fluid power...

On today's show, our guest is Joseph Beckman, the National Sales Manager at Casappa Corporation USA. Founded over 70 years ago, Casappa has a storied history of innovation in pumps, valves, and filtration, and is continuing that tradition today. Casappa recently presented at iVT to demonstrate their new on-board data digitization solution for hydraulic pumps. Join us to learn how this affects reli...

On today's show, our guest is Corey Quinnell, VP of Global Engineering at Husco, known for designing and manufacturing hydraulic and electro-hydraulic controls for mobile equipment across worldwide markets. Expanding on his talk at the iVT 2025 tech conference presentation, Corey talks about the importance of data analytics and shares practical guidelines and ideas to maximize the utility of this...

On today's show, our guest is Vykram Vijayasekaran, the Electrification/EV Thermal Management Manager at AKG of America. With over a century of experience, AKG of America's focus on cooling solutions has resulted in a wide variety of applications and system offerings. Diving into the current state of thermal management, Vykram breaks down challenges of this field, as well as the benefits users can...

On today's show, our guest is Aaron Jagoda, a Systems Engineer in Danfoss' Innovation and Development Solutions Team. This unit specializes in hydraulic system innovation, electrification, and digital control strategies for off-highway equipment. Expanding on his talk at the 2025 iVT Expo, Aaron provides a deep-dive into this system, it's functions, and some efficiency results based on testing a m...

On today's show, our guest is Nathan Featherstone, a PhD Student at Purdue University's Maha Fluid Power Research Center. This lab has the distinction of being the NFPA's first University Power Partner, and is educating the next generation of fluid power engineers and leaders, Nathan's early successes being one example of this. Nathan spoke at iVT to demonstrate his experimental electro-hydraulic...

On today's show, our guest is DJ O'Konek, an Engineering Manager at Nott Company. With hundreds of years of combined experience, Nott's hydraulic engineers deliver complete, customizable hydraulic solutions at the component level. DJ spoke at iVT on the evolution of Off Highway Power Transmission methods over time, from the internal combustion engine-driven hydraulic system to battery-driven elect...

Closing out our iVT Bite Series is Keith Simons of OEM Controls. This is OEM Controls second year exhibiting at the event, and Keith is excited about the future of iVT and shares some about his experience there so far. He also talks about his company's booth, new control products, as well as the customizability that OEM Controls provides. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #controls

Hallie Riley from IC Fluid Power is today's iVT Bite Guest. This is IC Fluid Power's second year exhibiting at iVT, join to hear about their experiences at the event. Hallie also walks us through the company's booth, featuring rotary and linear actuators, a wide range of valves, and her company's sourcing philosophy. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #hydraulics

James Oftelie of Aeration Measurement Technologies LLC is joining us for this iVT Bite. This is the first year this company is visiting this event and has already committed to exhibiting next year. Listen to hear about James' iVT experience, as well as the cutting edge acoustics analysis that he is bringing to the world of mobile hydraulics. You can contact James Oftelie on LinkedIn , or at james....

Today's iVT Bite features Rick Guidish from Vis Hydraulics. This is Vis Hydraulics second year participating at iVT and first year of exhibiting. Rick took the time to talk about his experience at iVT 2025. He also walks us through the wide range of hydraulic cartridge valves his company is showing, as well as upcoming operational updates. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #hydraulics

On today's show, our guest is David Price, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at QCC, LLC; a unique firm in the fluid power industry that focuses on long-term product management. With a mission to provide supply chain continuity, even after the original manufacturer has ceased component production. Join our conversation to learn more about what QCC does to keep fluid power systems running o...

Joining us on this iVT Bite is Peter Rombalski from CA Plugs. This is CA Plugs first time at iVT, and is excited to be attending and share more about their experience at this event. Peter also elaborates on CA Plug's exhibit, namely a wide variety of caps and plugs, masking, and a wide variety of custom products. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #plugs

Kirk Fennel from Wandfluh of America is today's guest on iVT Bites. Exhibiting at iVT for the second time, listen to learn more about the iVT experience. Kirk also walks through some of Wandfluh of America's exhibit, with a focus on quality valves, electronics manufacturing, and a electronic amplifier for solenoids. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #valves

Today's iVT Bite features Jason Looman and Andy Gray from Scanreco. This is Scanreco's first year exhibiting at this event, join us to learn more about their iVT experience and things they are looking forward to. They also provide more information on their displays and how they improve the lives and efficiency of machine operators. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #displays

Ryan Mulvaney from Cim-Tek Filtration is our iVT Bite guest today. This is Cim-Tek's first year visiting the event, and they share the reasons they came out and their excitement to see the show. He also describes some of his company's products, services, and the associated applications. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #filtration

Joining us for this iVT Bite is Aaron Piper from Hydraulic Controls. This is his company's first year exhibiting at this event. Listen to Aaron explain why his company committed this year. Additionally, he walks through his company's booth, focusing on a custom vehicle demonstrating a wide range of Hydraulic Controls' product lines. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #hydraulics

Adam Livesay is joining for this iVT Bite. Another founding member, Adam talks about the growth of iVT over time, and what sets it apart from other trade shows. He also describes his company's focus on bringing together partners from across roles and industries to create the best possible digital services outcomes. #iVTexpo #fluidpowerforum #iot

On this iVT Bite, is Ken Baker from Bailey International; Bailey International is a founding participant in iVT Expo, and is excited to talk about the growth of this event, and everything his company has gained from attending. Bailey International's booth showcased a wide variety of components, and expansion into on-highway vehicles. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #fluidpowerforum