Parker to Showcase Practical Architectures for the Next Generation of Off-Highway Equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026

• Parker will showcase integrated system architectures for off-highway equipment at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, focusing on cleaner, smarter, and more productive machines.

• The exhibit highlights advanced hydraulic work functions with sensors and software, digitalization enabling autonomy and diagnostics, and steer-by-wire systems enhancing safety and ergonomics.

• Fuel-agnostic powertrain solutions and SMART electrification with thermal management address evolving sustainability and performance demands.

• Parker offers compact, high-power density components and fluid conveyance expertise, alongside personalized engineering support for OEMs to optimize system integration and machine design.

Leader in motion control takes integrated approach to addressing trending topics and challenges for equipment design engineers

Advertisement

Parker will be at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 displaying the latest integrated solutions for the off-highway market geared to meet today’s most pressing challenges, including how to make machines cleaner, smarter and more productive without compromising robustness or total cost of ownership.

In Las Vegas, Parker’s booth will demonstrate how integrated motion, fluid conveyance, filtration, sealing, and control technologies can help manage growing equipment complexity. Rather than presenting stand-alone components, Parker will showcase cohesive system architectures for the next generation of off-highway platforms. On display will be everything from fuel-agnostic powertrains and Parker’s SMART low- and high-voltage electrification with coordinated thermal management to advanced hydraulics for work functions, steer-by-wire safety architectures, and digital cab solutions.

This year Parker’s booth has been intentionally designed to help guide visitors through various practical architectures and talk directly with system engineers to evaluate options to help them efficiently respond to trending challenges in the areas of sustainability, productivity and financial viability.

Below is an overview of the multiple themes that will be showcased at Parker’s 2026 booth:

Hydraulic Work Functions and Electro-Hydraulic Control

Since hydraulic work functions remain central to heavy machinery performance, Parker will be spotlighting its array of powerful cylinders, motors, and valves that are now combined with sensors and software to deliver precise, repeatable motion.

The Parker booth this year will include an interactive work function display to illustrate the interconnectivity of various components for off-highway equipment. Booth attendees will be able to see Parker components together to enable fine control of flow and pressure, reducing operator fatigue and improving cycle times.

Enabling Digitalization: Layered Sensing, Control & Connectivity

Across the booth, Parker will showcase digital components and subsystems that enhance observability and enable higher levels of autonomy, supporting semi-automated work cycles, advanced diagnostics, and remote configuration. These capabilities provide the technical foundation for maximizing uptime, improving productivity, and optimizing energy efficiency over the full machine lifecycle.

Booth visitors will be able to see how cybersecurity and functional safety are built in from sensor interfaces through ECUs and gateways, keeping machines secure and safe as connectivity and autonomy expand to enable advanced analytics and fleet optimization.

Steer-by-Wire Systems and Improved Digital Cab Experiences

Parker’s steer-by-wire and digital cab solutions will also be featured in the booth, giving attendees a concrete view of how next-generation control architectures can be implemented. Parker’s steer-by-wire systems are engineered to meet stringent functional safety requirements while enabling flexible machine layouts, improved ergonomics, and integration with advanced driver-assistance or autonomous functions. By decoupling steering inputs from mechanical linkages, Parker’s solutions give OEMs the freedom to reconfigure cabins, implement multi-mode steering, and apply control algorithms that adapt to vehicle speed, load, and terrain—capabilities that visitors will be able to explore hands-on at the booth.

Inside the digital cab concept on display Parker will demonstrate how integrated displays, controls and haptic or visual feedback connect operators to the machine’s electronics and hydraulics, making complex functionality more intuitive while maintaining safety and reliability.

For engineers and platform architects, the booth provides an opportunity to see how the cab becomes the operator interface to a connected, software-defined machine, with hardware and software engineered to remain robust even when up against off-highway vibration, temperature, and contamination.

Compact Construction Equipment: High-Power Density Solutions in a Space-Saving Footprint

At the booth, Parker will additionally highlight compact solutions that deliver high-power density in both hydraulic and electric subsystems. Visitors will be able to see how these building blocks can be packaged and coordinated to address reduced footprint requirements while still increasing machine capability and operator productivity.

By visiting the booth, OEMs can explore options for designing compact machines that are not only more versatile and safer but also better positioned to meet evolving sustainability targets, regulatory requirements, and growing market demands for more productivity in a compact footprint with a lower total cost of ownership.

Fuel-Agnostic Designs and Approaches

As the powertrain landscape expands beyond diesel-only platforms, Parker will highlight fuel-agnostic solutions engineered to deliver performance across multiple fuel types. Responding to the changing powertrain landscape away from diesel-only systems, Parker will highlight its latest fuel-agnostic solutions designed to operate reliably across multiple fuel types. The company’s broad fuel-agnostic portfolio—compatible with diesel, biodiesel, conventional and renewable natural gas (CNG/LNG/RNG) and hydrogen—enables OEMs to standardize system architectures across multiple fuel variants while still meeting region-specific regulatory and fuel-quality requirements.

Advanced Thermal Management and Parker’s SMART Electrification for Low- and High-Voltage Architectures

With electrification taking center stage in the off-highway market, Parker will be showcasing advanced thermal management solutions and SMART electrification offerings for low- and high-voltage system architectures engineered for integrated, efficient, and reliable operation in off-highway duty cycles.

Parker's SMART electrification portfolio combines thermal management with high-efficiency electrification solutions that help OEMs optimize energy use, extend range, and improve performance and reliability across battery-electric and hybrid platforms. Modular building blocks and intelligent controls simplify system design, improve serviceability and scalability, and accelerate time to market.

Fluid Conveyance as a First-Order Design Discipline

At CONEXPO-CON/AGG, Parker will give visitors a chance to see how its extensive engineering expertise enables OEMs to design well-planned fluid conveyance systems with fewer connections to minimize leak paths, reduce stress concentrations, and simplify maintenance.

Booth attendees will be able to review representative conveyance configurations, talk with Parker engineers about application-specific trade-offs, and understand how early collaboration on routing and component selection can de-risk programs before prototypes hit the field.

One-on-One Engineering Meeting Opportunity at CONEXPO-CON/AGG

For OEM engineers attending CONEXPO-CON/AGG, the message is clear: the path forward is not a single technology, but coordinated, whole system integration. Machines must integrate sophisticated hydraulics and work functions, robust fluid conveyance, advanced thermal management, layered digitalization, and operator-centered control in ways that are technically sound and economically viable. Parker’s role is to supply both the building blocks and the engineering partnership needed to make that integration successful—from first concepts through production deployment and long-term field support.

Parker engineers will be available to discuss integration options, co-development support and system-level optimization strategies tailored to specific machine classes and duty cycles. Whether the objective is to electrify a compact construction line, enhance automation or improve lifecycle sustainability, Parker team members will be available to explore customized solutions to help define the next generation of off-highway equipment and demonstrate how Parker lives up to the mantra of “Trusted Partners. Proven Engineering.”