Jun 1, 2026
Host Eric Lanke welcomes Mitch Van Remortel, strategic channel manager at Charter Casting, to discuss material science innovations relevant to fluid power and why material selection affects total cost of ownership.
Van Remortel outlines his background and explains Charter Casting’s focus on large, complex iron...
May 18, 2026
Eric Lanke hosts Philippe Reynolds, director of Poclain Hydraulics’ Electromobility program, in an NFPA Fluid Power Forum episode tied to the NFPA whitepaper “Energy Efficiency Gains from Electrified Hydraulics.” Reynolds explains Poclain’s shift from component supplier to system partner integrating hydraulics,...
May 4, 2026
In this episode of the Fluid Power Forum, host Eric Lanke interviews Andrew Johnson, co-founder of HeavyTech, about building affordable hybrid and electrified off-highway equipment from the ground up. Johnson shares his background in a family O-Ring distribution business and how NFPA connections provided a foundation...
Apr 20, 2026
In this episode of Fluid Power Forum, host Eric Lanke interviews Marcus Herrera, advanced systems application engineer at HYDAC, about the NFPA white paper, “Energy Efficiency Gains from Advanced Hydraulics,” and what OEMs should consider when replacing internal combustion engines with batteries or fuel cells.
Apr 6, 2026
In this episode of Fluid Power Forum, host Eric Lanke interviews Jon Frey, head of product area new business at Bosch Rexroth, about hydraulic motion control solutions that help “conquer the seas” by improving vessel and load stability in harsh maritime environments.
Frey explains how hydraulics power and...