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 increased integration of electronics, sensors, software, and data analytics. Hydraforce is showcasing its cartridge valve technology, new products developed through integration with Bosch Rexroth (which acquired Hydraforce in 2023), including proportional valves for excavator load/boom lock applications, and HF Impulse GUI integration with hardware. Russ also discusses a Connected Control Unit (CCU) gateway for telematics and over-the-air updates, developed with software updates and a collaboration with Elevate to provide a cost-effective, flexible, single-gateway approach for machines with multiple controller types. #CONEXPO #FluidPower #Telematics Subscribe to the Fluid Power Forum today to never miss an episode. The podcast is available on all of your favorite podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and iHeart Radio. Connect with our guest host, Ben Brown, at [email protected]. Connect with our guest, Russ Schneidewind, at [email protected]. Find and share more interesting fluid power technologies and unique applications using #onlyfluidpowercan and follow podcast and other fluid power industry-related updates at @TheNFPA.