OEM Industry Update

What Is an Electrification Ecosystem?

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 14:27:00 -0000

Athan Tsokolas, product manager of electrification at Vanguard, details the ins and outs of an electrification ecosystem and why it matters to your customers' bottom line.

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The Importance of Functional Safety for Off-Highway Vehicles

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0000

EAO Automotive’s Michael Schankin discusses the role functional safety plays with off-highway vehicles and why it’s required.

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Top Tire Tips To Start Next Year Like A Pro

Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:30:00 -0000

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When the Tire Saves the Project

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 06:00:00 -0000

Phil Domm from MAXAM Tire talks about recent developments and innovations involving tires used in off-highway industries with OEM Off-Highway editor Chris Vavra. He examines trends such as automation and information gathering and shares anecdotes on where the industry is heading and what challenges await.

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MINExpo: More than Meets the Eye

Wed, 25 Sep 2024 23:00:00 -0000

Learn what MAXAM is highlighting and emphasizing during MINExpo 2024.

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Mining Tire Myths

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we’re uncovering the top five misconceptions and myths when it comes to selecting and mounting mining tires. Plus, MAXAM Tire’s Phil Domm shares his views on the critical roles of payload and tire pressure, and how the industry can learn from some of its mistakes.

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The Future of Mining Tires

Wed, 31 Jul 2024 10:00:00 -0000

For a look at the latest in tire technologies, we spoke with Matt Fagan, director of R&D at Maxam Tire. Listen as we explore liquid phase mixing versus dry mixing, and learn more about the company’s newest focus, EcoPoint³.

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Building Your OEM Relationship Strategy

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 14:25:37 -0000

Tim Hottovy, director of OEM at Maxam Tire North America, breaks down OEM relationships and what makes them work.

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Inside Off-Road Tire Science

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

: In this episode, we take an engineering look at what’s inside today’s tires and why it matters to the performance of off-road equipment. From key compounds and operating conditions, we discuss the science and strategy behind tire manufacturing.

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Catching Up With CLAAS

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 11:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we're speaking with Ryan Bass, territory manager at agricultural machinery manufacturer CLAAS, to see what’s unfolding on the ag frontier and learn more about the company’s latest updates, including some new innovations and emerging tech and the two awards it took home from this year’s Commodity Classic.

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Inside ZQuip's Modular Battery Systems

Fri, 01 Mar 2024 18:00:00 -0000

In this episode, we're chatting with Rob Bauer, engineering manager at ZQuip, and Holger Pietzch, director of business development at Moog Construction, about the companies’ latest release and the technology behind it. Tune in to hear more about its origins, how it works, and its path forward in the market.

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How Software With Collaboration & Digital Threads Improves Design & Engineering

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0000

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What OEMs Need to Know About Battery Power

Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:47:00 -0000

In this episode, Sarah Webb for OEM Off Highway, sits down with Nick Moore, Director of Product Management, electrification at Briggs & Stratton, about electrification, what OEMs need to know about battery power and how Vanguard is meeting those needs.

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Accelerating Into Zero

Mon, 15 May 2023 11:00:00 -0000

Accelera is a new brand of Cummins. In this podcast, President Amy Davis shares its history and how the team is iterating and learning as they grow the portfolio and partner with OEMs.

· Tell us a little about the history of Accelera and why Cummins launched the brand when it did.

· What are your thoughts on whether one power source is the solution for the future?

· What are some technologies that Accelera currently produces?

· What technologies are on the horizon?

· Is there anything else our listeners should know about this new endeavor by Cummins?

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Cummins President and CEO Rumsey Discusses the ‘Messy Middle’ of the Road to Zero Emissions

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 19:00:00 -0000

With about 30 minutes before her well-received keynote, Cummins President and CEO talked with OEM Off-Highway Editor Lori Ditoro about her first seven months in her new position. She also discussed her passion for people and how including diverse personnel helps improve creativity and the work done at Cummins. She also previewed her keynote, which was well-received and quoted throughout the Green Truck Summit. Her label of the “messy middle” of the transition to zero emissions became a talking point for many other presenters during the event. Learn more from this podcast.

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What To Expect from the Latest Vanguard Power Solutions at WOC

Tue, 06 Dec 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Briggs & Stratton Senior Marketing Manager for Electrification Christine Davison discusses the company’s current blend of battery and engine power solutions as the shift towards construction equipment electrification continues. Contractors and OEMs alike can see new and ready-to-work electrification solutions at World of Concrete 2023, the Vanguard booth (Silver Lot — O31434) January 17-19 in Las Vegas.

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Vanguard Grows Battery Power Offerings

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0000

Nick Moore provides insight into Vanguard’s growing electrification portfolio and plans the company has to further grow its power lineup.

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The Electric Future of Vanguard

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Electrification continues to be a primary trend in the off-highway industry. Vanguard Commercial Engines remains committed to helping original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) meet their power needs. In this podcast, Brian Hazelton, senior vice president & president of Briggs & Stratton’s Power Business Unit, and David Frank, vice president of electrification for Briggs & Stratton, share how their teams support the electrification expansion, new products that they are excited about and how they are different from other power providers. Listen now to learn more!

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How the Ukraine War Affects the Off-Highway Industry

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 11:30:00 -0000

From raw materials and the supply chain to alternative fuels, the industry and the timing of equipment conversations are undergoing changes.

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Planning for Electrification: How to Specify Batteries

Tue, 19 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0000

Whether construction OEMs are planning to migrate a product to electrification or just looking to specify a battery for a product that already relies on electrification, the battery is key to the customer experience. In this episode of OEM Industry Update, Nick Moore, Director of Sales for Electrification at Briggs & Stratton, shares insights about how duty cycle, the ability to collect health data, the types of abuse the battery will be subjected to, end-of-life considerations and more should factor into battery specification decisions.

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Ground Positioning Radar Technology Looks to Improve Safety of Vehicles and Equipment

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update we speak with Tarik Bolat, CEO of GPR, a company which has developed ground positioning radar technology to help improve safety of various vehicle types. This technology helps to leverage subterranean data via radar underneath a vehicle to gain information about a vehicle’s position, what might be located beneath dirt a machine is about to dig into and more. Data provided by GPR’s technology will not only help to improve safety but also aid with the transition toward more automated systems and fully autonomous vehicles.

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Smart Battery and Charger Technologies Optimize Machine Performance

Tue, 01 Mar 2022 12:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update we speak with Rod Dayrit, Director of Business Development, North America, Delta-Q Technologies about smart chargers and battery systems. Battery management systems with built-in communication helps to ensure optimal battery and charger performance. It also aids with communication and data collection with other vehicle systems.

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Improvements in Guidance and Navigation Technology Will Accelerate Autonomous System Development

Tue, 15 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0000

ACEINNA says adoption of guidance and navigation systems has increased as technology has improved and costs have come down which will aid further growth of autonomy in heavy equipment.

Summary: On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with James Fennelly, Product Manager – Inertial Measurement Systems, ACEINNA Inc., about current trends regarding the use of guidance and navigation technologies for heavy equipment. Fennelly also provides an overview of ACEINNA’s newest Inertial navigation System and how it can help design teams with their autonomous system developments.

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Autonomous Work Vehicle Trials Offer Development & Application Insights

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, our colleague Becky Schultz, editor of Equipment Today and contributor to ForConstructionPros.com, speaks with Kenton Williams, U.S. project lead for Honda’s Autonomous Work Vehicle (AWV), and Tyler Parker, business optimization manager at construction engineering company Black & Veatch, about the development and application of the AWV prototype. Williams and Parker provide their insights on the lessons learned from the field trials in which Black & Veatch is participating with the AWV as well as what lies ahead for the technology and its potential for use on construction jobsites in future.

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John Deere Autonomous Tractor Aims to Help Farmers do More with Less

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Joseph Liefer, Senior Product Manager for Autonomy, John Deere Intelligent Solutions Group, about the full autonomy solution available for the John Deere 8R tractor. Use of new and existing sensor, automation and other technologies enables the tractor to operate unmanned so farmers can be elsewhere on the farm focusing on other work or spending more time with their families. This is particularly beneficial as the ability to find skilled labor continues to become more challenging in agriculture and other similar applications.

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Air Disc Brake Uptake Grows as Fleets See Safety and TCO Benefits

Tue, 04 Jan 2022 12:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Keith McComsey, Product Group Director – Air Disc Brake and Systems, and Mark Holley, Director of Marketing and Customer Solutions – Wheel End at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems, about the growing use of air disc brakes in commercial vehicles. The sharp growth pattern for air disc brakes has been driven by the various benefits they provide such as shorter stopping distances and lower total cost of ownership (TCO).

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Powertrains of the Future Will Include Traditional and Alternatively Powered Solutions

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Jeremy Harsin, Cummins Global Construction Manager, about the various alternative power sources the company is currently researching and developing, as well as other sustainability related technologies for the off-highway equipment industries.

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Greater Emergence of Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything Technology Expected in 2022

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Anand Rau, Chief Technology Officer at CalAmp, about cellular vehicle-to-everything (C-V2X) technology. C-V2X enables communication between machines, people and infrastructure, which will help to improve safety on job sites especially as autonomous equipment becomes more prevalent in off-highway applications like construction. Advancements in 5G will help with the emergence of C-V2X in the coming years.

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Specialized Fire Truck for Mining Applications Ensures Job Site Safety

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Rosenbauer and Volvo Penta about the design of a specialized fire truck for mining operations. Duane Kann and Paul Powell from Rosenbauer discuss how the business has grown in recent years and the development of the fire truck, as well as why the company chose to use Volvo Penta engines for its vehicles.

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New Grease Specification Provides More Quality Control for Optimized Machine Performance

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Greg Morris, Americas Product Application Specialist- Greases, Americas PAS Team Lead, at Shell about a new grease specification for heavy-duty equipment as well as the role greases can play in construction equipment performance.

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John Deere Electric Backhoe Concept Demonstrates Performance Benefits for Construction Industry

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, our colleague Becky Schultz, editor of sister publication Equipment Today, speaks with Brian Henning of John Deere about the benefits of the company’s 310 X Tier concept engineering machine that was demonstrated at The Utility Expo 2021. Advantages of the machine include operating inside of buildings or noise sensitive areas like hospitals. The design is intended to provide substantially lower daily operating costs, lower jobsite noise, enhanced machine reliability, and zero tailpipe emissions.

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Electrification is Becoming Mainstream, but There is Still a Place for Engines

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Nick Block, Director, Global Marketing & Sales, John Deere Power Systems about electrification and engine technology trends in the off-highway equipment industry. Technology improvements are enabling electrification to become more common and helping to increase efficiency. Engines, however, will still be an important power source for many types of heavy-duty machines.

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Shell Starship 2.0 Truck Demonstrates New Technologies for Fuel Efficiency Gains

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0000

Summary: On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Ryan Manthiri, Project Manager for Shell’s Starship 2.0 program. Several new technologies were utilized on the next generation of the concept truck which showed a high level of fuel efficiency gains could be achieved, demonstrating what is possible with technology that is available in the market today.

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Drone Technology Offering High-Precision Data Aids Autonomous Vehicle Operation

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Christian Sanz, the founder and CEO of Skycatch, a company which is developing technology for use in drones which can create repeatable, high-precision data. Information captured by the drone can be fed back to a fleet office to create models of the job site or sent to a piece of autonomous equipment to help map its route. In the future, the company is looking to offer this technology for integration directly into a piece of equipment to enable autonomous operation.

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Electrification Will Continue to Grow, Bring New Technology to Market

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This week on OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with David Frank, Global Vice President of Commercial Sales- Engines & Batteries, at Briggs & Stratton, about the company’s Vanguard battery offering and electrification trends in the off-highway equipment industry. According to Frank, the company is continuing to develop new products and work with OEM partners to meet their application requirements. It also sees electrification as an enablement for robotics and autonomous operation.

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Exro Coil Driver Technology Provides More Precise Electric Motor Control

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Sue Ozdemir, CEO, Exro, about how the company’s coil driver technology is being utilized to develop advanced eAxles. Exro’s coil driver provides a tighter level of control for electric motors to help better optimize torque profiles and thus improve performance of eAxles.

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Electric Vehicle Charging Needs to Expand and Take Commercial Vehicle Requirements Into Account

Tue, 28 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Mihai Dorobantu, Director of Technology Planning and Government Affairs at Eaton, about current electric vehicle charging infrastructure technology and industry needs. Rapidly deploying a large number of electric vehicle chargers is the biggest barrier to increased market uptake, says Dorobantu.

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Electrification and Hybridization Brings Additional Lubricant Requirements

Tue, 21 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Scott Halley, Director, Strategic Technology, Lubrizol Additives and Gareth Fish, Technical Fellow, Industrial Additives, PhD, DIC, BSc (Hons), ARCS, CSci, CLS, GLGS about the impacts hybrid and electric vehicles are having on lubricants and greases. While many performance parameters for lubricants will remain, aspects such as material compatibility, thermal management and conductivity will now need to be taken into further consideration.

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Overcoming the Chip Shortage by Rethinking How AI is Designed

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Yonatan Geifman, CEO and co-founder of deep learning company Deci. Geifman discusses how those developing artificial intelligence (AI) based systems should start rethinking how they go about their designs to help overcome the current chip shortage. This shortage is not likely to end any time soon, necessitating software developers to adapt their processes to utilize new methods and multiple hardware platforms.

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New Digital Hydraulic Actuator Overcomes Shortcomings of Traditional Systems

Tue, 07 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Kim Heybroek, Research Engineer at Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE), about a digital hydraulic actuator the company is currently developing. The company is partnering with Norhydro on the actuator and has matured it enough to begin testing it in construction equipment. Volvo CE sees the digital actuator providing efficiency improvements as the inclusion of electronics helps to provide more precise performance.

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Fendt Xaver Robot Concept Provides Vision for More Productive, Sustainable Farming

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, Andrew Sunderman, Senior Manager of Global Farming Systems at AGCO, provides a look at the second generation of the Fendt Xaver robot. The concept agricultural robot incorporates many technologies which are currently utilized on Fendt equipment, such as guidance systems and the company’s suite of precision technologies for seeding and planting.

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How Can Manufacturers Ensure Emissions Compliance?

Tue, 24 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Justin Savage who is the global co-leader of Sidley Austin’s environmental group and leads Sidley’s Automotive and Mobility Sector about emissions compliance for off-road equipment. While there are no new regulations currently being proposed, OEMs and engine manufacturers need to ensure proper development and testing of their products to comply with current emissions regulations.

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Danfoss and Eaton Merger Aims to Advance Hydraulics Technology

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, our editor Sara Jensen speaks with Eric Alström, President of Danfoss Power Solutions, about the recent acquisition of Eaton’s hydraulics business. He says there were several factors which motivated the merger, from expanded market capabilities to similar company cultures. Bringing together the two companies’ wealth of hydraulics knowledge will help to advance product development and new technology solutions.

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Augmented Reality Becomes Top Emerging Technology

Tue, 10 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, our editor Sara Jensen speaks with Dijam Panigrahi, co-founder of Grid Raster Inc. A recent analysis from GlobalData found augmented reality (AR) is now the most disruptive emerging technology. According to Panigrahi, the global pandemic has helped accelerate use of and interest in AR because many companies realized the need for a tool which could enable remote work.

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Improved Data Collection Benefits Autonomous Vehicle Development

Tue, 03 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, editor Sara Jensen speaks with Jared Aho, Director of Marketing, Transportation at NI, about the company’s new collaboration with Seagate which aims to improve testing and development of autonomous vehicles. NI’s high performance in-vehicle data logging systems will be brought together with Seagate’s data transfer and edge storage services to help original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and suppliers efficiently leverage data to ensure the safety and reliability of autonomous vehicles.

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Adaptable HMI Designs Aid the Transition to Autonomous Vehicles

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update we speak with John Pannone, EAO’s VP of HMI Systems, on the potential impacts of autonomous vehicles and systems on operator interface designs. Human machine interface (HMI) products which are adaptable to support both autonomous and manual operation benefit OEM designs as well as end-use customers.

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Emerging Technologies in the Off-Highway Equipment Industry

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update I’ll be speaking with Janosch Fauster, Director Application Development Center at TTControl, about emerging technologies in the off-highway equipment industries. Perception technologies, such as computer vision and artificial intelligence, are key areas of focus for TTControl as it sees them enabling a high level of machine automation. Continued advancement of autonomous systems and equipment will help to improve efficiency and safety, as well as overcome labor challenges within the off-highway equipment industries.

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Proposed Zero-Emissions Regulation for Small Off-Road Engines to Advance Electrification

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s OEM Industry Update, we speak with Josh Israel, Market Development Manager, Horiba Automotive Test Systems, about the potential for a new zero-emissions regulation in California for small non-road engines. The new regulation would create or accelerate the market for electric solutions in lower horsepower equipment, such as that used in lawn and landscape equipment.

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Proterra Enters Off-Highway Market with Komatsu Partnership

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update we speak with Claire McConnell, Vice President of Proterra Powered, about the company’s battery technology as well as it’s partnership with Komatsu to develop a battery-electric excavator. This is Proterra’s first project in the off-highway market, which it believes is an important one for electromobility.

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Heavy-Duty Engine Oils are Taking on a Broader Role

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Matt Bentley, Product Manager, Commercial Engine Oils and Denis Gryazev, OEM Account Manager, Off Highway at The Lubrizol Corporation about the evolution of heavy-duty engine oils to meet emissions regulations and OEM requirements.

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Danfoss Editron Says Partnerships Benefit Electric Powertrain Development

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s OEM Industry Update, we speak with Kimmo Rauma, Vice President of Danfoss Power Solutions, about the Electric Powertrain Integration for Heavy Commercial Vehicles (EPIC) consortium. As part of EPIC, Danfoss Editron is working together with Meritor Inc. and Electra Commercial Vehicles to develop advanced electric powertrains.

Each company will bring together its expertise to ensure heavy-duty vehicle electric powertrains are designed to meet industry needs. With so many technologies coming together for electric vehicles, it is beneficial to have partners who can specialize in certain aspects and then work together to create an optimized design, says Rauma.

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New Charged by Delta-Q Program Aids Electric Vehicle Development

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s OEM Industry Update, we speak with Rod Dayrit, Director of Business Development, North America, Delta-Q Technologies, about the company’s new Charged by Delta-Q Program. The program helps ensure the company is introducing proven suppliers and products which work optimally with its charging technology. Dayrit says the intent is to maximize the offering available to OEM customers to help them lower their return on investment when sourcing battery and charging products for their electric vehicles.

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Electrification of Construction Equipment is Increasing

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we’re taking a look at development of electric-powered systems through interviews conducted during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 with our sister site ForConstructionPros.com. Companies including Meritor Inc., Delta-Q Technologies, Kato and Green Machine offer their perspectives on the technologies they are currently developing which provide alternatives to diesel.

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Technology is Creating a Smarter Construction Industry

Tue, 25 May 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we’re taking a look at emerging technologies which are helping create a smarter construction industry through interviews conducted during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 with our sister site ForConstructionPros.com. Companies including ZTR, Digital Fleet, InEight, JLG and Trimble offer their perspectives on the technologies they are currently developing to create smarter equipment and processes which will lead to improved productivity on construction sites.

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Automation Technology Continues to Evolve for Construction Equipment Applications

Tue, 18 May 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we’re taking a look at the continued evolution of automation technology for the construction industry through interviews conducted during CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 with our sister site ForConstructionPros.com. Companies including B&R Industrial Automation, Topcon, Doosan and Built Robotics offer their perspectives on the technologies they’re currently developing to enable automation of machines and work functions, and how they see automation further advancing in the coming years.

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CM Labs Says Simulation Can Benefit Design of Smart, Connected Machines

Tue, 11 May 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update we speak with Drew Carruthers, Director of Product Strategy at CM Labs Simulations about the use of simulation to develop smart and connected machines. Use of simulation technology, such as the company’s Vortex Studio, enables engineering teams to iterate designs faster. It also allows for collaboration and scalability earlier in the design process, so the product is more vetted by the time it comes out, says Carruthers, which will be important as machines become smarter and more connected.

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Siemens System Simulation Technology Allows Accurate Assessment of Off-Highway Equipment Designs

Tue, 04 May 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update we speak with Romain Nicolas, Business Developer – Simcenter Amesim, Siemens Digital Industries Software, about the benefits of system simulation technology. He says the basic principle of Siemens’ system simulation technology Simcenter Amesim is to provide engineers a simple way to assess the different interactions between components in a dynamic, transient and accurate manner.

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Power Systems Research Forecasts 13% Rebound in Mining Equipment Production in 2021

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we spoke with Jim Downey, Vice President-Global Data Products, Power Systems Research, about the current state of the North American mining equipment market. He says mining equipment production is expected to rebound 13% in 2021 and continue growing over the next 5 years.

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Libertine Uses Software Control to Optimize Engine Combustion

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update we speak with Sam Cockerill, CEO of Libertine FPE. The company is developing opposed free-piston engine technology which replaces crankshafts with software control. This enables every combustion event to be optimized through the use of real-time compression ratio control.

This enables engines to be cleaner and more efficient, says Cockerill. It also allows the use of renewable fuels like ethanol and methanol which require more nuanced compression ratios.

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Trimble, Piaggio Fast Forward Develop Smart Following Robot for Construction Applications

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update we speak with Aviad Almagor, Division Vice President, Trimble’s Emerging Technologies, and Greg Lynn, CEO of Piaggio Fast Forward. The companies recently collaborated on integrating smart following technology into a Boston Dynamics Spot robot. This technology enables the robot to autonomously follow machines or humans without the need to control it using a joystick or other remote-control device.

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CLAAS Sees Positive Outlook for Agricultural Equipment Market in 2021

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 11:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update we speak with Eric Raby, President & GM – Sales at CLAAS, about the current state of the North American agricultural equipment market. Raby says the industry is doing well at the moment due to an easy harvest in 2020 and favorable commodity prices. While there are some headwinds, such as supply issues which could impact the industry, overall he says the market will be more positive in 2021 than the previous year.

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Volvo Trucks Provides Update on Volvo LIGHTS Electrification Project

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Brett Pope, Director of Electric Vehicles at Volvo Trucks North America, to get an update on the Volvo LIGHTS project. The multi-industry project looks to demonstrate the viability of all-electric freight hauling. Pope says the project is progressing well so far and has already provided many insights for Volvo Trucks’ electrification efforts.

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FPT Sees Potential for DME as Low-Emissions Fuel Option in Heavy-Duty Engines

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000

In this episode of OEM Industry update we speak with Daniel Klein, Senior Engineer in Powertrain Innovation and Gilles Hardy, Senior Thermodynamic Engineer at FPT Industrial, about the company’s current testing of DME (dimethyl ether) as a fuel option in heavy-duty engines. The thermophysical properties of DME are similar to those of liquified petroleum gas (LPG) which Klein says helps make it suitable as a replacement for diesel fuel.

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Dana Says Electrification Necessitates Purposeful Engineering

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 11:00:00 -0000

This week on OEM Industry Update we speak with Jeremy Frenznick, Senior Director, CV Engineering at Dana Inc., about current electrification trends for drivetrains and commercial vehicles. He says a different design approach is needed for the new, more complex systems used by electric vehicles. Full-vehicle and architecture requirements now need to be taken into consideration, creating the need for drivetrain and commercial vehicle manufacturers to shift their way of thinking when designing electric vehicles.

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ROUSH CleanTech Develops Purpose-Built Fuel System for Blue Bird Propane School Buses

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week on OEM Industry Update we speak with Ryan Zic, Vice President of Sales, ROUSH CleanTech, and Albert Burleigh, Regional Executive Director, Blue Bird, about a fuel system which was purpose built for Blue Bird’s propane powered school buses. Zic says the companies worked hard to make an alternative fuel offering that is easy for customers to work with and for Blue Bird to integrate into its buses on the production line. Ease of service and maximum longevity of the system were key aspects on which the companies focused their design efforts to help make the transition to an alternative fuel easier for customers.

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Power Systems Research Sees Strong Commercial Vehicle Demand Continuing

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week on OEM Industry Update we speak with Chris Fischer, Senior Commercial Vehicle Analyst, Power Systems Research, about the current state of the North American commercial vehicle market. He says truck demand continues to be strong and is expected to remain so through 2022 and possibly even into 2023. Inventory stocking and solid growth in single family housing are among the factors positively impacting the market.

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RISE Robotics Electric Actuator Reduces Energy Consumption of Electric Vehicles

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with the team from RISE Robotics - Arron Acosta, CEO; Kyle Dell’Aquila, Co-Founder and Director of Business Development; and Ken Gray, Vice President of Business Development. RISE Robotics purpose built an electric actuator, called the RISE Cylinder, to overcome the many challenges associated with hydraulic systems. The RISE technology reduces power drain on the batteries, which can lead to use of a smaller battery as well as other machine design enhancements.

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PERC Study Compares Carbon Intensity of Propane and Electric Powered Vehicles

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0000

This week on OEM Industry Update we speak with Stephen Whaley, Director Autogas Business Development at the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) about a new study which compares the carbon intensity of propane and electric powered vehicles. The study found propane fueled vehicles have a lower overall carbon footprint compared to electric vehicles when evaluating how the two are produced as well as how they are used in medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

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FORT Robotics Sees Now as an Exciting Time for Automation in Off-Road Equipment

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0000

In this episode of OEM Industry Update, Samuel Reeves, CEO/Founder, FORT Robotics, says the world has hit a perfect storm of factors in which automation has gone from a science experiment to a necessity for the future of the world. This is being driven by labor shortages in applications such as construction and agriculture, and the need to improve safety in these applications.

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TrovaCV Provides Custom Chassis Integration to aid Uptake of Electric Vehicles

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0000

On this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update we speak with Patrick Collignon, the founder and CEO of Trova Commercial Vehicles (TrovaCV), about how the company is helping integrate electric drivelines into commercial vehicles. Increasing electrification will impact how vehicles are designed and manufactured, leading to a paradigm shift in the heavy vehicle industry. As such, TrovaCV is looking to aid with this shift by creating a custom electric chassis that can be easily integrated into existing diesel architectures to help accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles.

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Jacobs Vehicle Systems Sees Modular Valvetrains Helping OEMs Reduce Emissions

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Gabriel Roberts, Director of Product Development at Jacobs Vehicle Systems, about advancing engine brake and valvetrain technologies. Roberts says valvetrains are becoming more complex as manufacturers work toward lowering emissions. As such, the company is designing valvetrains to be more modular and capable of performing several tasks such as engine braking, cylinder deactivation and decompression for start-stop cycles.

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Xerotech Develops Battery Systems for Off-Highway Market

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Barry Flannery, CEO and founder of Xerotech, about the company’s battery system development. Flannery says Xerotech is focusing exclusively on the off-highway market to aid OEMs who are looking to electrify or hybridize their equipment. By using a common platform which can be scaled to various machine types, economies of scale can be achieved to lower costs for equipment manufacturers.

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Volta Trucks Reimagines Operator Cab for Electric Trucks

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Rob Fowler, CEO, Volta Trucks, about the development of a new operator cab for the Volta Zero electric truck. Because the company was able to start with a ground-up design for its electric truck, it was able to reimagine the operator cab to improve comfort and visibility. This helps with safety and productivity, as well as driver retention.

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Delta-Q Says New Battery Technology is Advancing Charging Solutions

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Rod Dayrit, Director of Business Development, North America, Delta-Q Technologies, and Mourad Chergui, Product Manager, Delta-Q Technologies, about electrification and charging trends the company is seeing. With the growth of electrification has come the increased use of integrated battery chargers, enabling the use of higher-power battery technologies and the ability to recharge a vehicle wherever it may be located.

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AVL Says Normalization of Electrification Will Bring Down Component Design Time and Costs

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0000

In this week’s episode of OEM Industry Update, we speak with Kevin Rhodes, Chief Engineer of Electrification at AVL, about the electrification trends the company is seeing currently. Rhodes says there is a lot of interest in everything from small mobility applications all the way up to heavy-duty off-road equipment. As development in this area continues to increase, it will help to bring down costs and engineering time for electric components, and help normalize electrification.

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Trelleborg Sealing Solutions uses Artificial Intelligence to Improve Maintenance

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0000

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.

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New ISO Standard to Improve Cab Air Quality for Machine Operators

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 12:00:00 -0000

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.

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CCTY Bearing Sees Strong Push for Use of Self-Lubricating Tie Rods

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0000

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.

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Webasto Expands Battery Technology Design Capabilities

Tue, 17 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0000

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.

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Carling Technologies Says HMI Devices are Becoming More Complex to Aid Productivity

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0000

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.

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Danfoss Digital Displacement Offers New Opportunities for Off-Highway Equipment

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0000

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 company is working toward the development of full portfolio of pumps and motors in a range of sizes for use in various applications.

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Grid Raster Examines Varied Benefits of Augmented and Virtual Reality Technology

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0000

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.

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Sy-Klone Proactively Working with OEMs to Ensure Cab Air Quality

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0000

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 products, the company works with OEMs as well as the aftermarket to ensure products meet the health and safety needs of equipment operators.

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ClearFlame Developing Technology to Improve Diesel Engine Platforms

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0000

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 system.

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Donaldson Filter Minder Technology Monitors Filter Performance to Aid Maintenance Planning

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0000

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 it is needed and not a set time.

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Terzo Power Systems Hydrapulse Technology Enables Electrification of Off-Highway Equipment

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000

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 machine. Doing so allows several benefits to be achieved including improved efficiency as well as component size and weight reductions.

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Caterpillar Hybrid Engine Concept Optimizes Machine Performance

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000

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.

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Balluff Says Smarter Sensors Will Provide Better Machine Insights

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0000

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 maintenance.

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