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 hydraulic-electric solutions for off-highway equipment. Bayer highlights SunSource exhibits: an electro-hydraulic steering simulator featuring steering wheel control, joystick propel, coordinated, crab, and articulated steering modes to improve control, positional accuracy, and reduce operator fatigue; integrated engine cooling packages with full-scale controls demonstration. Additionally, learn about their patented Cyclone Reservoir technology using cyclonic oil flow to reduce onboard oil, reservoir size, and weight; and a vehicle electrification demo featuring an Eaton high-voltage inverter plus battery and thermal management. Learn more at Sun-Source.com or on LinkedIn. #FlyByWire #EngineCooling #Electrification 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, Keith Bayer, 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.