Posts by Elexus Comyne
New Episode of Fluid Power Forum: Innovative Gear Pump for Electrified Machines
Today, our guest is Manuel Rigosi. Manuel is the R&D Manager for Hydraulics at Casappa SpA (headquartered in Italy, Parma). Casappa produces a range of gear pumps and motors in aluminum and cast iron as well as piston pumps and motors with fixed and variable displacement. He presented at the 2024 MAHA Conference in September…
Read MoreMember News: Womack Machine Supply and Morrell Group Rebrand as Evolution Motion Solutions
Womack Machine Supply and Morrell Group have rebranded under the name Evolution Motion Solutions, marking a new chapter in their history. Effective November 4, 2024, this change unifies their expertise in hydraulic, electromechanical, and pneumatic technologies for diverse industries. CEO Matt Oldroyd says, “Becoming Evolution is the next step to expanding our platform of technical…
Read MoreMake an Impact While Building Connections: Join Our Annual Conference Cornhole or Golf Fundraisers!
2025 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 25-27, 2025Tucson, AZRegistration Now Open The 2025 NFPA Annual Conference is your opportunity to make meaningful connections while supporting the NFPA Foundation’s mission of advancing fluid power education. This year, we’re excited to feature two dynamic fundraising experiences on Thursday, February 27, 2025. NFPA Foundation Golf Fundraiser Tee up for a…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: NUCOR
Nucor is North America’s largest steel manufacturer and recycler. Nucor is a leading North American producer of engineered bar products thanks to an ongoing commitment to innovation. Designed for the most demanding applications, our engineered bar products are produced in advanced steel facilities and endure rigorous testing to ensure they exceed industry standards for quality…
Read MoreRecruit NIU Engineering Students – Join Us for a Networking Event
Northern Illinois University (NIU) Networking EventFebruary 10, 2025NIU Rock Valley College, Rockford, IL9:30AM – 1:30PM CT NFPA invites you to a special recruitment event on February 10, 2025, in partnership with Northern Illinois University (NIU), a valued Power Partner University. The Power Partner Program showcases universities that actively participate in all NFPA fluid power educational…
Read MoreAllison Forsythe Speaks About the Value of Participating in Standards Development
We’re excited to share a new onboarding video from Allison Forsythe, your Standards and Program Manager at the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA). In this video, Allison highlights the important work we’re doing in standards development and how you can get involved. At NFPA, we manage both domestic and international standards, including those through the…
Read MoreEnhance Your 2025 NFPA Annual Conference Experience By Bringing a Guest
2025 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 25-27, 2025Tucson, AZRegistration Now Open The 2025 NFPA Annual Conference is not just about professional growth—it’s an opportunity to connect with your peers, your industry, and even your loved ones. As always, we’re offering an inviting Spouse/Guest Program that encourages you to bring someone special along to share in this experience.…
Read MoreNFPA Executive Leadership Program Dives into the Art of Negotiation
The NFPA Executive Leadership Program is an in-depth and interactive program that helps emerging leaders in the fluid power industry develop their network and advance their management and leadership skills through tailored content. Its sessions are presented in collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, with Kellogg faculty helping to curate interactions among…
Read MoreThank You to Our FPVC Sponsors
The NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge (FPVC) thrives because of the invaluable support of our event hosts and sponsors. These NFPA members and Pascal Society donors provide essential components, resources, and expertise, empowering student teams to develop critical skills and inspiring the next generation of fluid power professionals. Their support has allowed NFPA to expand…
Read MoreHear it from Our Member – The Value I Get From NFPA Stats Programs
Douglas Lacina, President of Milwaukee Cylinder, shares his insights on leveraging NFPA’s powerful statistics programs to navigate the fluid power industry with confidence. In his testimonial, Douglas highlights the unique breadth of data available through NFPA, something he notes is rare in other industries. Whether it’s the State of the Fluid Power Industry Report or…
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