Danfoss has announced it is now accepting entries for its 15th annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition. Launched in 2010, the competition recognizes North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), building owners, municipalities, contractors, and end users that have introduced a new product, opened a new facility, or invested in a building or system upgrade…
Hannes Leichtfried named head of Danfoss Drives in North America
Danfoss Drives has announced that Hannes Leichtfried has been appointed head of sales and marketing for the Drives business segment in North America. With nearly 30 years of experience at Danfoss in Austria and Germany, Leichtfried, an Austrian native, is excited to continue to build the North America Drives business. “I am thrilled about my…
Danfoss Power Solutions expands PVG portfolio with new PVG 48 proportional valve
Danfoss Power Solutions has extended its PVG valve portfolio with the addition of PVG 48, a pre-compensated proportional control valve for mobile machinery. Designed for applications requiring flow rates of up to 180 liters per minute (47.6 gallons per minute), PVG 48 provides customers with a right-sized option between the existing PVG 32 and PVG…
Danfoss to power all North American facilities with solar
With an eye toward achieving its global decarbonization goals, Danfoss North America recently signed a power purchase agreement with CIG Capital, a U.S.-based project financing firm, to purchase about 75 MW of solar power from a solar farm in Texas, starting in 2025. The initial agreement term is 12 years, allowing Danfoss to fully replace…
Danfoss to power all North America facilities with solar energy by 2025
With an eye toward achieving their global decarbonization goals, Danfoss North America recently signed a power purchase agreement with CIG Capital, a U.S.-based project financing firm, to purchase about 75 MW of solar power from a solar farm in Texas, starting in 2025. The initial agreement term is 12 years, allowing Danfoss to fully replace…
Danfoss seeking nominations for EnVisioneer of the Year
Danfoss has announced it is now accepting entries for its thirteenth annual EnVisioneer of the Year award competition. Launched in 2010, the competition recognizes North American original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), building owners, municipalities, contractors and end users that have introduced a new product, opened a new facility, or invested in a building or system upgrade…
Danfoss’ new VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321
Designed for basic drive applications with a low number of variants, quick and easy delivery, and plug-and-play convenience, the VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 is built for ease of use. The new Danfoss VLT AutomationDrive EZ FC 321 provides variable speed control of all asynchronous and permanent magnet motors, on any industrial machine or production […]
How sensorless bottling impacts competition
To satisfy the demand for higher productivity and energy efficiency, Sacmi Filling chose the Danfoss VLT FlexConcept drive system to manage new bottling lines designed and installed at the new headquarters of the Brescian company, Fonte Tavina. This system has added value thanks to its almost non-existent use of sensors and photocells, thus guaranteeing long-lasting…
Danfoss adds North American footprint for electrification, expands on-highway market
After receiving final approval, Danfoss has announced the closing of the deal to acquire all outstanding common shares of UQM Technologies, Inc., a developer of alternative energy technologies. UQM is a leading expert and the technology leader in motors and inverters in the power range of up to 250 kW. With the acquisition, Danfoss adds…
Danfoss variable frequency drives receive AHRI certification
Easy-to-use, energy-saving Danfoss VLT® HVAC Drives have been certified under AHRI Standard 1210/1211 for stated efficiency and performance Danfoss has received the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute’s (AHRI) certification for variable frequency drives, confirming the performance of its VLT® HVAC Drives based on rating standards. According to AHRI, certification under Standard 1210/1211 enables equipment users…
Danfoss completes acquisition of White Drive Products
The Danfoss Group can now call itself the world leader in hydraulic motors after closing its bid to acquire U.S.-based White Drive Products Inc. The acquisition was finalized…
Danfoss Mp1 closed circuit axial piston pumps in production
Danfoss Power Solutions announces its new MP1 closed circuit axial piston pumps are now in production. Initially launched at the bauma trade fair in April, the new MP1…
The next generation of grinding
by Steve Meyer, Contributing Editor One company is leveraging CAD, vision systems and robotics to make dramatic improvements in grinding large castings. The next generation of grinding will…
Danfoss adds free express version to PLUS+1 GUIDE and Service Tool 8.1
Danfoss introduces version 8.1 of the PLUS+1 GUIDE and Service Tool Development Suite, its industry-proven graphical programming environment. Created with the customers’ needs top-of-mind, version 8.1 of PLUS+1…
Danfoss offers PLUS+1 mobile machine displays
PLUS+1 mobile machine displays, including our new DP730 and DP570, are designed to provide superior durability in demanding conditions. Danfoss is pleased to offer a robust selection of…
Danfoss to exhibit latest systems-level solutions at bauma 2016
Danfoss wil be at bauma 2016 in Hall A5, Booth 115 from 11 — 17 April, 2016 in Munich, Germany. OEM customers and distributors can see a range…
New JS1 joystick platform
After 25 years of supplying OEMs with joysticks and integrating them into systems, Danfoss is launching its new JS1 platform of joysticks, led by the release of the…
Danfoss acquires Vacon, expands capabilities within variable speed drives
In May 2015, Danfoss finalized the acquisition of global AC drives manufacturer Vacon. Today, Danfoss, through its business segment Danfoss Drives, is the world’s second largest manufacturer of…
Danfoss cutting energy consumption by half
The International Energy Agency has stated that energy efficiency can deliver 38% of the greenhouse gas reduction required to avert climate change. Danfoss is now accelerating its own efforts by introducing new ambitious climate targets. Most of the world’s energy consumption comes from industry and buildings, and the potential for cutting it is huge. Danfoss,…
Steering system integrates safety
An intelligent steering option incorporates both a steering and a safety controller into an electrohydraulic actuator, saving development resources and accelerating time to market for OEMs across agriculture, construction, road building, material handling and specialty markets. The system connects directly with GPS to allow automatic steering for an array of off-highway machinery—including tractors, combines and…
Bent axis motor product gets enhanced
Danfoss Power Solutions has announced the release of H1B210, a new frame size that enhances the successful H1B bent axis motor family (H1B060 – H1B250). The new frame…
Steering system with full safety integration
Danfoss Power Solutions announces intelligent steering option with full safety integration. The system incorporates both a steering and a safety controller into an electrohydraulic actuator, saving development resources…
New features for low-flow load-sensing valve
In an effort to meet new emissions and functional safety standards, system designers are turning to electrohydraulic solutions that offer more durable, efficient and reliable control. The PVG…
Technology Tuesdays Podcast: Jeff Herrin of Danfoss
Design World has launched Technology Tuesdays Podcasts in 2015, and the latest episode focuses on the business of fluid power and industrial distribution. Click below to listen to…
Engineering tomorrow’s digital worksite with electrohydraulic controls
By D. Dean Houdeshell, Manager of Systems and Applications Engineering, Americas, Danfoss Power Solutions Market trends are proving that expectations are clear around the future of the mobile hydraulics industry—we need…