As CONEXPO‑CON/AGG 2026 nears, the construction industry’s largest event celebrates 117 years in the making and North America’s biggest platform for construction innovation. It started in 1909, when the Road Show in Columbus, Ohio hosted 40 equipment manufacturers, to today’s 2.9 million‑sq‑ft, 2,000 exhibitor event.

The H-Track electrohydraulic actuator is now more resilient in harsh and high-moisture environments. The latest version features marine-grade 316 stainless steel components for improved corrosion resistance and a sealed motor housing that enables underwater operation, expanding its suitability across marine, agricultural, industrial, and more uses.

With every function on a mobile machine competing for space, there’s little room for excess. That’s why engineers must rethink the components being used to maximize fuel efficiency, space, mass, cost, and more. Here are three areas where compact alternatives can make a big and efficient impact.

The two-day iVT offers educational sessions, industry updates, live product demonstrations, and networking opportunities with professionals in the off-highway vehicle industry. For the second year, the NFPA is producing a conference track. Additionally, about 50 fluid power exhibitors will be on-hand.