Posts by Elexus Comyne
NFPA Welcomes New Member: Hydra Service LLC
Hydra Service is a Tulsa-based turbine starter, fuel pump, and hydrostat manufacturer, including Dynapower and Linde new products and repairs. Our massive inventory ensures customers have immediate access to hydraulic equipment. Our team of certified engineers boasts 100+ years of combined industry expertise, giving our customers total confidence and project reliability.
Read MoreMeet the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Teams – Part 2
Article By: Mary Pluta Programs like the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, Pascal Society, and Tom Wanke Legacy Fund donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. Twenty-three teams from universities around the country are getting ready to participate in…
Read MoreNew Supply Chain Indicators in Stats Dashboard
New supply chain indicators have been added to the Stats Dashboard. Use the “Supply Chain” tab to view four graphs regarding supply chain pressure, intermodal freight traffic, and freight pricing. Examine the trends over time with data going back to 2000. The four series featured are: Global Supply Chain Pressure Index (Federal Reserve Bank of…
Read MoreIFPE Preview: Digital Proportional Control for Precise and Accurate Movement in Mobile Equipment – Fluid Power Forum Episode 94 Now Live
This episode features Russ Schneidewind, the Director of Business Development at HydraForce. Listen to the Podcast Here HydraForce designs, manufactures, and markets hydraulic cartridge valves, custom manifolds, and electro-hydraulic controls for use in industrial and mobile equipment applications worldwide. We invited Russ into our forum to learn more about their new Digital Proportional Control product…
Read MoreNFPA Discusses Evolution of Supporting Technologies and Membership Impact
NFPA Discusses Evolution Supporting Technologies and Membership Impactby Eric Lanke, NFPA President/CEO The NFPA Board of Directors came together at the recent Annual Conference for a meeting to review the strategic, programmatic, and financial success of the NFPA and the NFPA Foundation. As reported in the just-published mid-term report and during our Annual Business Meeting,…
Read MoreMake the Most of the IFPE Fluid Power Hour
IFPE 2023 March 14-18, 2023 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada IFPE is hosting a networking reception for executives and engineers spanning the entire IFPE show floor. Taking place Wednesday, March 15 from 4 – 6 pm, this event will feature networking, free food, drinks, and Vegas-style entertainment. Here are some tips to make…
Read MoreMeet the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Teams – Part 1
Programs like the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, Pascal Society, and Tom Wanke Legacy Fund donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. Twenty-three teams from universities around the country are getting ready to participate in the Fluid Power Vehicle…
Read MoreBlack History Month Spotlight: The National Society of Black Engineers
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation launched the Fluid Power Connects initiative to connect historically underrepresented student populations to educational opportunities and rewarding career pathways in the fluid power industry. February is Black History Month, and we are working towards engaging our education partners and community organizations to extend our programmatic and funding opportunities to…
Read More2022 U.S. Foreign Trade Data for Fluid Power Products Now Available
NFPA’s has updated the U.S. foreign trade for fluid power report with 4th quarter 2022 data. This report contains trade data broken down by country and product, along with interactive summary tables for a quick look at the last 12 months. Use this data to find the leading destinations and sources of fluid power products.…
Read MoreElectrification in Fluid Power Task Force
Quick Actions: Electrification is a buzzword throughout most industries now and is a common topic being discussed at conferences, events, and board rooms. While many businesses and industries have already embraced electrification, others are still working to understand the impacts, opportunities, and decision points to make. To add further confusion, electrification means many different things…
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