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Upcoming Webinar - Advancing Technologies for Fluid Power: New System Architectures for Greater Efficiency and Productivity

Written by Elexus Comyne | Sep 3, '26

Advancing Technologies for Fluid Power: New System Architectures for Greater Efficiency and Productivity
Monday, October 19 , 2026 | 10:00 - 11:15AM CT
Virtual Delivery  

Fluid power system architectures are evolving to improve the efficiency and productivity of mobile machines, especially as manufacturers electrify their powertrains. NFPA identified this need in its latest technology roadmap, and industry experts have shared examples through the Fluid Power Forum Podcast and NFPA’s advanced hydraulics conference at iVT EXPO.

On October 19, NFPA will explore this important topic in a webinar featuring case studies that show how mobile machine manufacturers can improve efficiency and productivity.

  •  Where ePTOs win: Selecting Optimal Applications for Electric Power Take-offs | Justin Hernan, Engineer III, & Richard Nagel, Program Manager, Electrification, Parker Hannifin 
  • Scalable Electrohydraulic System for Skid Steers | DJ O’Konek, Engineering Manager, Nott Company
  • Considerations Regarding Hydraulic System Architecture: the Case of a Telehandler | David Stevenson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Bucher Hydraulics