Rethinking VEHICLE CONTROLS

Smarter control architectures including CAN- and LIN-based multiplexing can elevate operational efficiency, customization and end-user experience.

From long-haul Class 8 trucks navigating cross-country routes to articulated dump trucks operating deep in a mining pit, the need for smarter, more reliable and more efficient control systems has never been more critical. Across both on- and off-highway commercial vehicle segments, OEMs are re-evaluating how operators interact with machines - and how those systems can be made more robust, flexible and digitally connected.

Suppliers have responded to this industry-wide shift with new solutions that reduce complexity, improve durability and help customers future-proof their vehicle architectures. For example, Eaton's latest advancement is the E33 Sealed Multiplexed (MUX) Rocker Switch Module (eSM) - a sealed, modular switch solution that replaces traditional electromechanical designs with a multiplexed digital interface. Combined with Eaton's OMNEX Trusted Wireless mobile control systems, these innovations provide OEMs with a unified ecosystem for both cab-based and remote vehicle control.