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.

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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 of fluid power engineers and leaders, Nathan's early successes being one example of this.

Nathan spoke at iVT to demonstrate his experimental electro-hydraulic architecture for electrified off-road vehicles. Using a novel design for connecting the pump, motor, and actuator, he was able to achieve significant, though still experimental, gains in system efficiency.

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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 at iVT on the evolution of Off Highway Power Transmission methods over time, from the internal combustion engine-driven hydraulic system to battery-driven electric systems, and has taken the time to break these concepts down for us.

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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 his company's booth, new control products, as well as the customizability that OEM Controls provides. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #controls

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 linear actuators, a wide range of valves, and her company's sourcing philosophy. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #hydraulics

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 experience, as well as the cutting edge acoustics analysis that he is bringing to the world of mobile hydraulics.

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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 wide range of hydraulic cartridge valves his company is showing, as well as upcoming operational updates. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #hydraulics

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, even after the original manufacturer has ceased component production.

Join our conversation to learn more about what QCC does to keep fluid power systems running over the long-term.

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, David Price, at [email protected].

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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 variety of caps and plugs, masking, and a wide variety of custom products. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #plugs

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 quality valves, electronics manufacturing, and a electronic amplifier for solenoids. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #valves