Posts by Katrina Schwarz
Fluid Power Forum Examines Using IoT to Grow Your Business
Episode 18 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Adam Livesay of Elevat, who talks about IoT applications for the fluid power industry, including how to use it to grow different aspects of your business. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/using-iot-to-grow-your-aftermarket-parts-business” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies, and…
Read MoreIFPE 2020 Features the Latest in Fluid Power, Power Transmission and Motion Control
A number of industry segments in fluid power, power transmission and motion control came together earlier this month for the co-located 2020 IFPE and CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade shows to display the latest in new technologies and products, share knowledge, network and buy equipment. According to IFPE Show Chairperson David Price, Global Marketing Manager of HydraForce Inc.,…
Read MoreA Message to NFPA Members About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
[Updated 9:30 AM CT on April 14, 2020] View COVID-19 resources for NFPA members here. With the recent travel bans, event cancellations, and school closings, concerns about Coronavirus are top of mind for everyone. During this time of uncertainty, NFPA and its partners are monitoring developments and taking steps in accordance with CDC recommendations to ensure a…
Read MoreWorkforce Updates: Vehicle Challenge Goes Virtual, Robotics Challenge Scholarship Remains Open
With the recent travel bans, event cancellations, and school closings, concerns about Coronavirus are top of mind for everyone. Due to circumstances surrounding some of our partner organizations, such as schools, a number of events organized or supported by NFPA have been affected. Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge To ensure that all of the participants, judges,…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Explores 3D Printing Applications in Fluid Power
Episode 17 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Kirk Keithly of The ExOne Company, who talks about 3D printing applications as they relate to the fluid power industry. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/3d-printing-applications-for-the-fluid-power-industry” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies, and unique applications that are moving…
Read MoreMember News: Airline Hydraulics Corporation Acquires Trola-Dyne, Inc.
NFPA member news is designed to inform members of key industry updates in quick, bite-sized posts that provide only the most important information. This week’s update comes from Airline Hydraulics. Airline Hydraulics recently announced its acquisition of Trola-Dyne, Inc., a company focused on industrial lubrication, seal gas, and other fluid and gas handling systems and…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Explores Rod Seal Testing and Performance
Episode 16 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Chuck White of Hallite Seals, who has been studying the performance of rod seals in a variety of conditions, and plans to present some of his findings at IFPE 2020. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/choosing-the-right-rod-seal-for-your-hydraulic-application-chuck-white” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the…
Read MoreArgonne National Laboratory Seeking Stakeholder Input on Off-Road Vehicle Energy Efficiency
The Argonne National Laboratory (ANL) is conducting a “Potential for Energy Efficiency Improvements for Off-Road Vehicles” study for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and would like input from industry regarding opportunities and barriers to increased off-road vehicle efficiency. To submit your input on the topic, please fill out this questionnaire and email your responses…
Read MoreMember News: Doering Acquires Metro Hydraulics
NFPA member news is designed to inform members of key industry updates in quick, bite-sized posts that provide only the most important information. This week’s update comes from Doering Company. Doering Company recently announced its acquisition of the assets of Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based Metro Hydraulics. This is the company’s first acquisition, which is expected to…
Read MoreTop Ways to Make the Most of IFPE 2020
IFPE 2020 March 10-14, 2020 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada Whether you are coming to IFPE 2020 to show off your company’s latest fluid power technologies in an exhibit or to walk the show floor to explore potential business opportunities, there are a number of ways to take those efforts a step further. Make the…
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