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Douglas F. LeRoy, Global Market Manager - Industrial Equipment, LORD Corporation: "Industrial Steer-by-Wire Systems Come of Age"
Topic Info:
Ten years ago, the application of TFDs for by-wire steering systems was in its infancy. However, during the past decade, a variety of OEMs have integrated these systems as a means to improve safety, reduce power consumption and enhance steering control in their industrial utility vehicles. For example, there has been expansion of battery-driven vehicles with AC motor technology, especially in the lift truck market. After all, by-wire systems provide designers with the freedom to explore revolutionary methods of everything from all-electronic braking and steering to a variety of safety measures and ergonomic improvements. The result is improved performance and reduced energy consumption through part count and complexity reduction, lower system cost, smaller component size and less weight.
This presentation will highlight the benefit of these by-wire systems as well as advances in the industry since the last update at the 2007 IUV conference. Topics covered will include a market and regulatory update, review of today's applications, greater use of GPS and auto-track function and how it plays into steer-by-wire and the move from hydraulics to electrohydraulics.
About Douglas LeRoy:
LeRoy is responsible for implementation and coordination of global marketing efforts within assigned industrial markets. He leads cross functional teams focused on strategic growth initiatives and is based out of Cary, NC. He has a Masters in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill and a BS in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State.
Formerly, LeRoy was Pricing Manager for LORD US, responsible for implementing processes and tools in support of profitability improvement initiatives. Since joining LORD in 1995, he has served in marketing roles within the business development function and has led several multi-million dollar product commercialization projects.
He has 23 years of B2B industry experience and is a veteran and former officer in the US Navy Nuclear Propulsion Program.