Fluid Power Forum
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Dive into the world of hydraulic and pneumatic innovation with Fluid Power Forum—your go-to podcast for all things fluid power in engineering and industry. Each episode features in‑depth conversations with experts from manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, and heavy machinery, exploring technology breakthroughs, best practices, system optimization, and real‑world case studies. Discover how fluid power systems shape automation, energy efficiency, and industrial design.Tune in to hear more about:1: Insights on hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, circuit design, pressure control, and more.2: Expert advice on fluid power maintenance, troubleshooting, and safety procedures.3: Interviews with engineers, OEMs, suppliers, and thought leaders.4: Real-world projects showcasing energy-efficient technologies and automation strategies.5: Tips for applying fluid power innovations in industries like agriculture, robotics, and construction.Whether you are in the fluid power industry, an OEM l
Episodes
- Architecting Efficiency: Battery, Hybrid, and Electrohydraulic Systems
Eric Lanke hosts Philippe Reynolds, director of Poclain Hydraulics' Electromobility program, in an NFPA Fluid Power Forum episode tied to the NFPA whitepaper "Energy Efficiency Gains from Electrified Hydraulics." Reynolds explains Poclain'…
- Rethinking Agriculture: Hybrid Machines, AI, and the Future of Hydraulics
In this episode of the Fluid Power Forum, host Eric Lanke interviews Andrew Johnson, co-founder of HeavyTech, about building affordable hybrid and electrified off-highway equipment from the ground up. Johnson shares his background in a fam…
- From Engines to Electrons: Designing Hydraulics for Electrification
In this episode of Fluid Power Forum, host Eric Lanke interviews Marcus Herrera, advanced systems application engineer at HYDAC, about the NFPA white paper, " Energy Efficiency Gains from Advanced Hydraulics ," and what OEMs should conside…
- Conquering Our Mighty Seas: Modern Marine Motion Control
In this episode of Fluid Power Forum, host Eric Lanke interviews Jon Frey, head of product area new business at Bosch Rexroth, about hydraulic motion control solutions that help "conquer the seas" by improving vessel and load stability in…
- Maximizing Comfort and Control: Control Solutions for Modern Operators
At the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Trade Show, Fluid Power Forum guest host Ben Brown interviews Al Rebholz of J.R. Merritt Controls about their long-running CONEXPO experience and the value of meeting existing and new customers. Rebholz highligh…
- Integrated by Design: The Newest in Productivity and Hybrid Hydraulics
Recorded on the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 show floor, guest host Ben Brown interviews Brandon Tauer of Nott Company about industry innovation and Nott's exhibit. Tauer highlights advancements in controls, efficiency, electrification, and hybrid…
- Sensors, Systems Integration, and Customer Collaboration: Integrated Systems Shaping Modern Automation
At the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Trade Show, Fluid Power Forum guest host Ben Brown interviews Sven Schnetzler of Camozzi Automation about strong show engagement with new and existing customers and market-driving innovation, especially new sens…
- From Gear Pumps to Advancements in Hydraulic Steering: The Newest in Flow Control Innovation
At the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Trade Show, guest host Ben Brown interviews Scott Mason of FluiDyne Fluid Power about heavy booth traffic and customer conversations focused on old gear pumps and private label products. Mason highlights FluiDyn…
- Sealing, Shielding, and Staying Clean: The Hydraulic Protection Playbook
From the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG show floor, guest host Ben Brown interviews Luke Ferranti of Caplugs about trends in hydraulic system routing, bundling, protection, and identification, emphasizing the importance of cleanliness and keeping eq…
- Building the Valves of the Future: Reliable Valves for Performance and Precision
At the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Trade Show, guest host Ben Brown interviews Rick Guidish of Vis Hydraulics about his CONEXPO experience, opportunity to make and see industry connections, and the company's exhibit highlights. Vis Hydraulics is…
- Software-Defined Hydraulics: The Award Winning GenSteer System
At the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Trade Show, guest host Ben Brown interviews Ben Holter of Husco in the NFPA's first-ever Ben Show. Join to learn about industry trends and Husco's largest-ever CONEXPO booth, highlighting growing demand in the c…
- Custom Sensors, International Impact: Serving a Global Market
At the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Trade Show, guest host Ben Brown interviews Ada Leung of Anfield Sensors about the company's exhibit and value to customers. Ada says CONEXPO helps reconnect with existing customers and meet new ones seeking new…
- Is That Hydraulics? The Accelerating Pace of Technology Change in the Fluid Power Industry
Recorded live at CONEXPO-CON/AGG in Las Vegas, host Eric Lanke interviews NFPA Advanced Hydraulics Conference presenters Barun Acharya (Parker Hannifin), Joe Budden (Danfoss Power Solutions), and Philippe Reynolds (Poclain Hydraulics) on h…
- Efficiency Through Sealing: New Materials and Emerging Tech
At the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Trade Show, guest host Ben Brown interviews Michael Cook of Trelleborg about show themes including efficiency, system integration, sensors, and electrification alongside continued importance of hydraulics. Cook…
- From Shelf to Operations: Rapidly Solving Line-Down Emergencies
At Conexpo 2026, Fluid Power Forum guest host Ben Brown interviews Bob Borowski of Engineering Technology Services (ETS) about the show's value for supplier/customer meetings and industry networking. Borowski explains that ETS supports flu…
- Steering the Future: Technologies Shaping Next Generation Hydraulics Systems
At the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Trade Show, Fluid Power Forum guest host Ben Brown interviews Keith Bayer of SunSource about construction industry momentum and technology trends including fly-by-wire controls, electrification, and hybrid hydra…
- Bringing Telematics and Advanced Controls to Every Machine: New Cost Effective Offerings
At CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, Fluid Power Forum guest host Ben Brown interviews Russ Schneiderwind from Hydraforce about show highlights and Hydraforce's exhibits. Russ notes key fluid power innovations around precise control, efficiency, and i…
- System Maintenance Made Easy: Smarter Approaches to Simplifying Maintenance
At the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show, Fluid Power Forum guest host Ben Brown interviews Jason Parks of Suburban Manufacturing Group about a busy show floor and notable innovations like directional drills and vac trucks. Parks highlights…
- From Innovation to Education: Contamination Control and Training
At the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show, Fluid Power Forum guest host Ben Brown interviews Bruce Riley of Ultra Clean Technologies Corp about a busy show with returning customers and new leads and highlights innovations seen on the floor. R…
- The Art of Component Modeling and Simulation
At the 2026 CONEXPO trade show, Fluid Power Forum guest host Ben Brown interviews Elie Nasr of Famic Technologies about show highlights and Famic's Automation Studio software for system design, modeling, and simulation across hydraulics, p…
- Collaboration and System Design: Designing Smarter Fluid Power Systems Together
Guest host Ben Brown records from the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 show floor for the NFPA Fluid Power Forum podcast and interviews Chris Kolbe of HYDAC about show trends and HYDAC's exhibit. Chris describes a busy event despite marketplace uncert…
- From Diesel to Electric: Sustainable Shifts in Agriculture
At the 2026 CONEXPO-CON/AGG Trade Show, Fluid Power Forum guest host Ben Brown interviews Andrew Johnson of HeavyTech about show highlights and industry trends toward electrification. Johnson explains that HeavyTech is a new U.S. manufactu…
- Advancements in Sensor Technology: Reducing Costs and Driving Fluid Power Forward
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. Hoff…
- Revolutionizing Heavy Equipment: The Rise of Electrification and Precision Control
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…
- Transforming Transportation: The Role of Industry 4.0 Technologies
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…
- Future-Ready Pumps: Embracing Low Noise and High Efficiency Technology
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 i…
- 2025 Year in Review
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…
- Demystifying Functional Safety in Mobile Hydraulics (Re-Release)
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…
- From Operators to Innovators: Shaping Fluid Power through Smart Interfaces
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 enhanc…
- Hydraulic Data from the Heart of the Circuit: Pump Output Digitization
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…
- Data Driven Dissection of an Excavator Machine Cycle
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…
- Thermal Management: Challenges, Evolution, and Future Directions
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 appli…
- Distributed Independent Metering Valve System: Efficiency Improvements in a Mini-Excavator
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 equ…
- Experimental Closed-Circuit, Electro-Hydraulic Architecture for Electrified Off-Road Vehicles
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…
- Off-Highway Power Transmission Methods
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…
- iVT Bites: Keith Simons from OEM Controls
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…
- iVT Bites: Hallie Riley from IC Fluid Power
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 l…
- iVT Bites: James Oftelie from Aeration Measurement Technologies
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 experienc…
- iVT Bites: Rick Guidish from Vis Hydraulics
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 wid…
- Supply Chain Continuity in the Fluid Power Industry
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, ev…
- iVT Bites: Peter Rombalski from CA Plugs
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…
- iVT Bites: Kirk Fennel from Wandfluh of America
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 qualit…
- iVT Bites: Jason Looman and Andy Gray from Scanreco
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 inf…
- iVT Bites: Ryan Mulvaney from Cim-Tek Filtration
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 prod…
- iVT Bites: Aaron Piper from Hydraulic Controls
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…
- iVT Bites: Adam Livesay from Elevāt
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 acros…
- iVT Bites: Ken Baker from Bailey International
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 Inter…
- iVT Bites: Greg Shtrahman from Marzocchi Pumps
Greg Shtrahman from Marzocchi Pumps took the time to join us for our second iVT Bite. Marzocchi Pumps is a proud first-time exhibitor at the show and is excited for all the networking and marketing opportunities including through participa…
- iVT Bites: John Carmicheal from Enovation Controls
We are excited to begin our showcase of the 2025 iVT Off-Highway Vehicle Technology Expo, a series of mini-episodes, or "bites," featuring visitors and exhibitors at the trade show. Join us to learn more about the iVT experience, participa…
- The Power of IoT in Fluid Power: Driving Performance & Innovation Through Ecosystem Partnerships
On today's show, our guest is Adam Livesay from Elevāt. Adam is the founder of Elevāt; a company focused on IoT, and connecting the systems and machines across industrial sectors. He is a major contributor to these fields of innovation, an…