Christoph Kempermann

Dr Kempermann is a fluid power industry expert with more than 30 years of wide-ranging experience, covering general management, business and technology strategy, budget management, R&D, sales & marketing, operations and profit-oriented efficiency projects. He offers business development guidance and solutions for companies that seek to expand their enterprise into new activities and markets. The fusion of electric and hydraulic technologies is one of his passions. Industry positions: RWTH Aachen, GER - Scientific Employee; Linde Hydraulics, GER – Global Director Sales & Applications, Key Account Manager; Fluitronics, GER & AMCA, NED – Managing Director. Freelance Expert since 2020.

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Presentation

Teaming up: electric, hydraulic and data technologies enhance mobile systems

The mobile equipment industry has entered a phase of major redesign to meet the growing demand for environmentally sustainable operations. Electric technology has matured into viable solutions for mobile use, coinciding with a rapid advancement of data technologies. In combination with hydraulics as a proven and essential system element, the productivity, functionality and resource efficiency of working machines can be enhanced fundamentally. The presentation highlights the potential of novel system architectures, looks at realized as well as upcoming solutions, discusses remaining challenges for equipment OEMs and system suppliers and provides guidance for decision processes toward advanced machines.