J.R. Merritt Controls to Showcase Operator Interface Solutions for Off-Highway Equipment at iVT EXPO USA 2025
Release Date: 06/30/2025
Data Driven Dissection of an Excavator Machine Cycle
Fluid Power Forum
On today’s show, our guest is Corey Quinnell, VP of Global Engineering at Husco, known for designing and manufacturing hydraulic and electro-hydraulic controls for mobile equipment across worldwide markets. Expanding on his talk at the iVT 2025 tech conference presentation, Corey talks about the importance of data analytics and shares practical guidelines and ideas to maximize the utility of this tool. We also discuss the case study he demonstrated, and some common areas of inefficiency. Subscribe to the Fluid Power Forum today to never miss an episode. The podcast is available on all of...
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Thermal Management: Challenges, Evolution, and Future Directions
Fluid Power Forum
On today’s show, our guest is Vykram Vijayasekaran, the Electrification/EV Thermal Management Manager at AKG of America. With over a century of experience, AKG of America’s focus on cooling solutions has resulted in a wide variety of applications and system offerings. Diving into the current state of thermal management, Vykram breaks down challenges of this field, as well as the benefits users can experience from sophisticated solutions. We also discuss the importance of modeling in early stages of system design. Subscribe to the Fluid Power Forum today to never miss an episode. The...
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Distributed Independent Metering Valve System: Efficiency Improvements in a Mini-Excavator
Fluid Power Forum
On today’s show, our guest is Aaron Jagoda, a Systems Engineer in Danfoss’ Innovation and Development Solutions Team. This unit specializes in hydraulic system innovation, electrification, and digital control strategies for off-highway equipment. Expanding on his talk at the 2025 iVT Expo, Aaron provides a deep-dive into this system, it’s functions, and some efficiency results based on testing a mini-excavator platform. Subscribe to the Fluid Power Forum today to never miss an episode. The podcast is available on all of your favorite podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...
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Experimental Closed-Circuit, Electro-Hydraulic Architecture for Electrified Off-Road Vehicles
Fluid Power Forum
On today’s show, our guest is Nathan Featherstone, a PhD Student at Purdue University’s Maha Fluid Power Research Center. This lab has the distinction of being the NFPA’s first University Power Partner, and is educating the next generation of fluid power engineers and leaders, Nathan’s early successes being one example of this. Nathan spoke at iVT to demonstrate his experimental electro-hydraulic architecture for electrified off-road vehicles. Using a novel design for connecting the pump, motor, and actuator, he was able to achieve significant, though still experimental, gains in...
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Off-Highway Power Transmission Methods
Fluid Power Forum
On today’s show, our guest is DJ O’Konek, an Engineering Manager at Nott Company. With hundreds of years of combined experience, Nott’s hydraulic engineers deliver complete, customizable hydraulic solutions at the component level. DJ spoke at iVT on the evolution of Off Highway Power Transmission methods over time, from the internal combustion engine-driven hydraulic system to battery-driven electric systems, and has taken the time to break these concepts down for us. Subscribe to the Fluid Power Forum today to never miss an episode. The podcast is available on all of your favorite...
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iVT Bites: Keith Simons from OEM Controls
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Closing out our iVT Bite Series is Keith Simons of OEM Controls. This is OEM Controls second year exhibiting at the event, and Keith is excited about the future of iVT and shares some about his experience there so far. He also talks about his company’s booth, new control products, as well as the customizability that OEM Controls provides. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #controls
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iVT Bites: Hallie Riley from IC Fluid Power
Fluid Power Forum
Hallie Riley from IC Fluid Power is today’s iVT Bite Guest. This is IC Fluid Power’s second year exhibiting at iVT, join to hear about their experiences at the event. Hallie also walks us through the company’s booth, featuring rotary and linear actuators, a wide range of valves, and her company’s sourcing philosophy. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #hydraulics
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iVT Bites: James Oftelie from Aeration Measurement Technologies
Fluid Power Forum
James Oftelie of Aeration Measurement Technologies LLC is joining us for this iVT Bite. This is the first year this company is visiting this event and has already committed to exhibiting next year. Listen to hear about James’ iVT experience, as well as the cutting edge acoustics analysis that he is bringing to the world of mobile hydraulics. You can contact James Oftelie on , or at james.oftelie@amtechllc.com #iVTexpo #fluidpower #innovation
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iVT Bites: Rick Guidish from Vis Hydraulics
Fluid Power Forum
Today’s iVT Bite features Rick Guidish from Vis Hydraulics. This is Vis Hydraulics second year participating at iVT and first year of exhibiting. Rick took the time to talk about his experience at iVT 2025. He also walks us through the wide range of hydraulic cartridge valves his company is showing, as well as upcoming operational updates. #iVTexpo #fluidpower #hydraulics
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Supply Chain Continuity in the Fluid Power Industry
Fluid Power Forum
On today’s show, our guest is David Price, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at QCC, LLC; a unique firm in the fluid power industry that focuses on long-term product management. With a mission to provide supply chain continuity, even after the original manufacturer has ceased component production. Join our conversation to learn more about what QCC does to keep fluid power systems running over the long-term. Subscribe to the Fluid Power Forum today to never miss an episode. The podcast is available on all of your favorite podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and...
info_outlineToday’s episode is part of a special series were doing to focus on the cutting-edge fluid power technologies and customer solutions on display at the 2025 iVT EXPO.
iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off high vehicle design and engineering community, with exhibits that are highly focused on a number of key technologies, including new powertrains, electric and hybrid systems, control systems, sensors, and autonomous technologies. Hydraulics serve as a key enabling technology for these vehicles and many of these systems, iVT EXPO offers an ideal platform for growth and expansion of hydraulics, both in its affiliated education program and on its show floor.
Today’s guest is Al Rebholz, Regional Sales Manager at J.R. Merritt Controls. J.R. Merritt is a member of NFPA’s Controls, IoT, and Data section, specializing in industrial controls and human interface solutions that enhance machine operator productivity, comfort, and safety. We’ve invited Al to our forum today to discuss the applications J.R. Merritt will be showcasing at their iVT EXPO exhibit.
Connect with the host, Eric Lanke, at elanke@nfpa.com or on LinkedIn at the National Fluid Power Assocation.
Connect with Al: arebholz@jrmerritt.com.