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Design the Machine Experience—Not Individual Components
Integrated hydraulic, electronic, software, and operator-control solutions for heavy equipment OEMs Today’s heavy equipment must do more, communicate more, and still feel simple for the operator to use. That means the real engineering challenge is no longer selecting individual components. It is integrating hydraulics, programmable controls, software and diagnostics into one machine system that performs […]
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6 Considerations for Designing Heavy Equipment Seat Pods in Tight Cab Spaces
Designing a seat-mounted arm pod for a piece of heavy equipment is already a balancing act. OEMs need to give operators intuitive access to machine controls while preserving comfort, visibility, adjustability and clearance within a constrained environment. Factor in a compact cab or just a limited space claim for an operator control station, and you’ve […]
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Modernizing Joystick Pods While Maintaining Ruggedness & Durability
Bringing OEMs into the next generation of heavy equipment Change is good but can be hard for heavy equipment operators once they’re familiar with a certain machine interface. They want the same rugged, durable components they’ve relied upon for years, but simultaneously they look for the economic benefits and comfort some new machine technologies provide. […]
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Embracing Hand Controls in Heavy Equipment Operation
Heavy equipment operation is evolving, with operators becoming more accustomed to hand controls, in some cases even replacing the traditional large steering wheel. In the video above, GS Global Resources Business Development Manager, Mark Smith highlights how OEMs can adapt to changing preferences and the accompanying benefits. New Steering Options “Users are getting more and […]
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Maintaining Control Consistency Across Machine Lines
“By looking at the various product lines the OEM offers, we bring a common look and feel across the board for them. All the machines have a similar feel of controllability so if someone owns multiple trucks in a fleet, they’ll have some sense of how to operate them all.” Customer loyalty to a brand […]
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