Today, our guest is Bruno Dupuis. Bruno is a Corporate Accounts Manager at Famic Technologies Inc., the company behind the development of Automation Studio™, a circuit design and simulation software for fluid power, electrical, robotics, process control and automation projects. He presented at NFPA’s Hydraulics Conference co-located at the 2024 iVT EXPO back in August. His presentation was on Advanced Modeling Techniques and Performance Comparisons of Electrohydraulic Systems. We invited him into our forum to learn more about that topic.

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected].

Connect with Bruno: [email protected].

Today, our guest is Manuel Rigosi. Manuel is the R&D Manager for Hydraulics at Casappa SpA (headquartered in Italy, Parma). Casappa produces a range of gear pumps and motors in aluminum and cast iron as well as piston pumps and motors with fixed and variable displacement. He presented at the 2024 MAHA Conference in September on innovative gear pumps for electrified machines, and we invited him into our forum to learn more about that topic.

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Association.

Connect with Manuel at [email protected].

Today, our guest is Pierre Bernard. Pierre is a Hydromechanics Engineering Manager at Poclain Hydraulics. a worldwide manufacturer of HTLS radial piston cam lobe motors, hydrostatic axles, variable displacement pumps, and more. He presented at the 2024 MAHA Conference in September on improving hydrostatic transmission efficiency by using a radial piston cam lobe motor architecture, and we invited him into our forum to learn more about that topic.

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Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected], or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Assocation. 

Today, our guest is Daneil Fernandes. Daniel is a Business Development Manager at HAWE Hydraulik, USA. He recently presented at NFPA’s Hydraulics Conference co-located at the 2024 iVT EXPO. His presentation was on emerging valve technologies, and we invited him into our forum to learn more about that topic.

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Association.

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Today, our guest is Rich Nagel. Rich is a program manager for Parker Hannifin's Electrification Growth Team. Parker is a diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. 

Rich gave a presentation at NFPA’s Hydraulics Conference co-located at the 2024 iVT EXPO. His presentation was on examining ISO 13849 safety standards and what it means for off-road equipment OEMs, and we invited him into our forum to learn more about that topic.

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Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Association.

Today, our guest is Dale Dietel. Dale is the President and CEO of DGD Fluid Power, which specializes in designing and manufacturing hydraulic and electrohydraulic components and systems. Dale gave a presentation at NFPA’s Hydraulics Conference co-located at the 2024 iVT EXPO. His presentation was on advancements in hydraulic technology and data acquisition, with a focus on their applications and benefits in the modern landscape of Industry 4.0. We invited him into our forum to learn more about that topic.

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 On today’s show, our guest is Jeff Behling. Jeff is the President and CEO of STAUFF Corporation - an internationally certified developer, manufacturer and supplier of hydraulic connectors, coupling, filters, valves and other accessories.

Jeff’s journey from the shop floor to the executive suite is a testament to the power of perseverance, continuous learning, and seizing opportunities. His story is relevant not just because of his unique background but because it serves as an inspiring example that there isn’t just one path to success in the fluid power industry. Whether you’re starting your career or looking to make your next big move, these insights offer valuable guidance on how to rise to the top, no matter where you start. Today, we invited Jeff into our forum to share his journey, inspire our listeners, and explore how we can all break the mold in our paths to leadership.

Connect with Jeff: [email protected]

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On today’s show, our guest is David Stevenson. David is Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Bucher Hydraulics North America. Bucher Hydraulics designs and manufactures cartridge valves and custom manifolds, compact power units, pressure-balanced gear pumps and motors, and more. 

David recently presented at NFPA’s Hydraulics Conference co-located at the 2024 iVT EXPO. His presentation was on silent efficiency and hydraulics for electrified machines, and we invited him into our forum to learn more about that topic.

Connect with David: [email protected] 

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Associaton.

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Today, our guest is Marcus Herrera. Marcus is a Sales Application Engineer at HYDAC Technology Corporation – a provider of fluid power solutions to OEMs, manufacturers, and end users of a variety of heavy duty mobile and industrial equipment. Marcus is also a certified hydraulics and a certified electronic controls specialist. He recently presented at NFPA’s Hydraulics Conference co-located at the 2024 iVT EXPO. His presentation was on demystifying functional safety in mobile hydraulics, and we invited him into our forum to learn more about that topic.

Connect with Marcus: [email protected]

Visit the HYDAC website: https://www.hydac.com/en-us/ 

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Assocation.

Greg is a Business Development Manager at Marzocchi Pumps, a company that designs, manufacters, and sells external gear pumps and motors for high performance applications. We spoke with Marzocchi's president in a previous episode about their low-noise gear pumps for automotive applications. Today, we invited Greg into our forum to learn about the updates and new applications of this technology.

Connect with Greg: [email protected]

Visit the Marzocchi website: https://www.marzocchipompe.com/ 

Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at [email protected] or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Association.