News Archive - 2024
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Improving Operator Stability in a Highly Adjustable Air Ride Seat
Opportunity: To meet the visibility needs of their operators, an OEM in the rail transportation industry utilized a seat that had a 180-degree electric rotation function and lifted the operator 12 inches. However, due to the application, as they’re working on a rail tamper machine, the operator is subject to a great deal of vibration […]
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Working with Graphics in IQAN Design
One of the simplest ways to help your machine’s user interface achieve a more modern look is through graphics on the displays. Operators now expect heavy machinery interfaces to be dynamic and contain interesting, yet intuitive images. Some of those features may require complex math or design work, but first you need to understand the […]
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Optimizing Armrest Ergonomics with Plastic Molding Innovations
“With this armrest, the joystick, keypads, and other controls are on multiple levels, but we designed it so the operator doesn’t need to strain or stop working to access all of the controls.” As the primary touchpoint for heavy equipment operators, armrest ergonomics is a key, but often overlooked, design aspect. Depending on the application, […]
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Hydraulic Build Programs: Accelerate OEM Speed-to-Market with Custom Solutions
The next generation of intelligent heavy equipment will only continue the need for high-efficiency, low maintenance motion control systems. Hydraulic components are still a necessary aspect of machine power, and as such, OEMs are constantly in need of superior hydraulic components, like valve assemblies that allow for more flow and support a more powerful […]
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Programming for Different Machine Configurations and Options
Most heavy equipment OEMs have multiple machine lines containing similar products, but with different configurations, optional functions, or add-on features. Rather than create completely new machine programs in IQAN® by Parker Hannifin for every individual machine, you can create all of the available machine options within the same program and only enable certain ones for […]
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