Developments in the Off Highway market show an increasing focus on aspects such as precision, fine control, configurable operator support,...
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At high speeds, when driving off road, and when tackling bumpy road surfaces, many suspension systems encounter their limits –...
The electromechanical actuator, or EMA for short, is revolutionizing the task of controlling large agricultural machinery thanks to its uncompromising speed and precision. The new electromechanical actuator is a pilot control unit for hydraulic main stages that provides the perfect blend of mechanics and electronics. The result? X-by-Wire – State-of-the-art...
E-mobility, digitalization, networking, automation: megatrends that will shape the industrial world of tomorrow. Thomas picked up on this at an...
Thomas has a long tradition in actuator technology. However, this does not mean that the Herdorf-based company is resting on...
The automotive industry is facing the challenge of tight development deadlines across the board coupled with market transformation. The on- and off-road industry is tasked with getting conventional powertrains ready for future emissions legislation, while e-mobility is continuing to develop at speed. In other words, resources are limited and the...
On September 6, the IAA Mobility started in Munich. Thomas was also represented with its own booth. The company presented key...
It would be hard to imagine a world without plastics, not only because they open up completely new possibilities for...
Digitalization has become firmly established in many areas of agriculture: Dairy cows have not been milked by hand for a long time now; robots are helping to distribute feed or clean surfaces; and users are monitoring, connecting up, and automating their agricultural machinery. The digital transformation is all about boosting...
Technology is growing increasingly complex. Customer requirements and legal regulations are becoming ever more stringent. At the same time, innovation...
International experts in fluid technology met in mid-June to share their knowledge and expertise. Fördervereinigung Fluidtechnik e.V. (Society for the...
Automated gear changes make driving a pleasantly simple experience for users of agricultural and construction machines. Juri Buss, Product Manager Off Highway Solutions at Thomas, explains how clutch transmission valves contribute to this and what the key factors are. Product properties Optimized spool guidance for best hysteresis CFD optimized geometry...