OEM Industry Update

In this episode of OEM Industry Update, Johannes Kunze von Bischhoffshausen, Manager, Digital Transformation at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, discusses the need for predictive maintenance in heavy equipment. This can be achieved through integration of sensors and software to increase machine data collection, such with the company’s Cognitive Sealing.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...

In this episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Jeff Moredock, Chair, ISO TC-82 Mining Working Group 9 and SVP at Sy-Klone International, about a new ISO standard being developed for cab air quality. ISO 23875 is designed to protect machine operators from harmful, respirable particulate found outside the equipment cab in mining environments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

In this episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Corey Helgeson, Design Engineer at CCTY Bearing, about the increasing use of self-lubricating tie rods in off-highway equipment. While not a new technology for the industry, he says the company has recently noticed a stronger push toward their use than in years past.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update we speak with Josh Lupu, Director of Marketing at Webasto, about the company’s battery technology development and a new team it has established to expand its efforts in this area. This new team expands the company’s engineering and R&D capabilities, and works together with OEM customers to ensure the right solution is designed for an application.  Lear...

In this episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Peter D'Addario, VP of Sales at Carling Technologies about current trends in operator interface designs. He notes that evolving vehicle architectures are enabling the development of more complex HMI devices and the ability to integrate multiple functions into a single device as a means of improving operator comfort and productivity. Learn more...

In this episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Jeff Herrin, Vice President of R&D at Danfoss Power Solutions, about the advancements the company has made thus far with its Digital Displacement technology. This hydraulic solution is available in the form of a pump or motor which is controlled directly through software and electronics to help improve fuel efficiency and customization. The com...

In this episode of OEM Industry Update, Rishi Ranjan, CEO and Founder of Grid Raster Inc., and Dijam Panigrahi, co-founder of Grid Raster Inc., overview the increased use and applications in which augmented and virtual reality can be applied.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Amy Rice, CEO of Sy-Klone International about current trends in cab air quality and filtration systems. Addressing operator health risks continues to be the driving force for new product development, including smart systems for real-time air quality monitoring and adjustment, as well as new industry standards. When developing new product...

In this episode of OEM Industry Update, we talk with Dr. Julie Blumreiter, CTO and Co-Founder, and Dr. BJ Johnson, CEO and Co-founder, ClearFlame Engine Technologies, about their development of a technology which enables decarbonized fuels like ethanol to be integrated into diesel engines. This helps to reduce emissions, as well as engine costs by allowing the use of a simplified aftertreatment sy...

In this episode of OEM Industry Update, Nate Zambon, Director of Filter Minder at Donaldson, provides an overview of how the company’s Filter Minder technology can be used to monitor filtration systems to improve maintenance planning. Use of sensors and integration with telematics systems enables equipment owners to get information on the state of their filters, and plan maintenance based on when...

In this episode of OEM Industry Update, Mike Terzo, CEO and CTO of Terzo Power Systems, discusses the benefits of electrifying hydraulic systems in off-highway equipment. The company’s Hydrapulse technology enables this by replacing inefficient hydraulic valves with a system comprised of motor control electronics, a motor and a hydraulic pump which can perform several fluid power functions for a m...

In this episode of OEM Industry Update, Ajay Prasher, Electrification Product Marketing Manager at Caterpillar Inc., overviews the company’s new hybrid engine concept. The Cat C18 uses a parallel hybrid system to capture surplus energy and re-introduce that energy into a machine as needed. This helps to reduce fuel consumption and emissions.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

In this episode of OEM Industry Update, Will Healy III, Industry Strategy Manager, Balluff Inc., and Robert Crumley, Industry Account Manager, Balluff Inc. discuss the ongoing development of smart systems in the off-highway equipment industry. Creation of smarter sensors is enabling more information to be collected off machines and thus further insights into performance to aid operation and mainte...