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 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 mini-excavator platform. 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 host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected]. Connect with our guest, Aaron Jagoda, 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. #FluidPowerForum #flowcontrol #valves