Posts by Katrina Schwarz
Learn About IoT Condition Monitoring for Fluid Power on Fluid Power Forum
Episode 4 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s new fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Jeremy Drury and Will Tudoroff of IoT Diagnostics, who talk about the budding industry of IoT condition monitoring for fluid power systems. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/iot-condition-monitoring-of-fluid-power-systems-jeremy-drury-and-will-tudoroff” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast Here[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies, and unique applications…
Read MoreMember News: Fluid Power Journal Celebrates 25th Anniversary
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 Fluid Power Journal. Fluid Power Journal recently celebrated its 25th anniversary. The magazine was founded by Paul and Lisa Prass and covers industry trends, technology innovations, career…
Read MoreSave the Date for the 2020 Annual Conference
2020 NFPA Annual Conference February 11-13, 2020 Mandarin Oriental Miami Miami, Florida The 2020 NFPA Annual Conference is coming fast. Consistently one of the best industry networking events that attracts more than 200 attendees from across the fluid power supply chain, the 2020 conference will take place February 11-13, 2020 at the Mandarin Oriental Miami.…
Read MoreLearn About Electro-Hydraulic Smart Pumps in Episode 3 of Fluid Power Forum Podcast
Episode 3 of NFPA’s new fluid power industry-focused podcast is now live. This episode features Mike Terzo of Terzo Power Systems, who talks about a new generation of electro-hydraulic smart pumps and power units, and how they defy easy categorization. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/electro-hydraulic-smart-pumps-and-power-units-mike-terzo” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast Here[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies, and…
Read MoreFinish the Year Strong with the Right Industry Data and Market Resources
The annual Industry & Economic Outlook Conference is now over and left attendees with many actionable insights to guide them through the coming months, but several NFPA Market Reports can help take those insights a step further for an even stronger ending to 2019. Reports and programs to pay special attention to as we move into the…
Read MoreIncrease Your Company’s Credibility with IFPS Certification
The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge to thousands of fluid power professionals across the industry since 1960, which has made it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion controls industry certifications. These certifications help individuals and companies alike increase their credibility within…
Read MoreMember News: Ross Controls Acquires Pneumatrol, Ltd.
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 Ross Controls. Troy, Michigan-based Ross Controls recently acquired Pneumatrol Ltd., a pneumatic component manufacturer headquartered in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, UK. Pneumatrol started in 2013 and manufactures hazardous and safe-area…
Read More2019 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference Draws Attendees from Across Industry
More than 320 attendees from over 193 companies in the fluid power industry attended the 2019 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort. NFPA’s commitment to the Internet of Things and other key technology trends affecting the industry came through in conference content in addition to overall industry forecasts from conference favorites…
Read MoreMember News: Applied Industrial to Acquire Olympus Controls Corp.
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 Applied Industrial Technologies. Cleveland, Ohio-based Applied Industrial Technologies recently agreed to acquire Olympus Controls Corp. Olympus is an automation solutions provider of motion control, machine vision, and…
Read MoreEpisode 2 of Podcast Now Available
Episode 2 of NFPA’s new fluid power industry-focused podcast is now live. This episode features David Gray of Evonik Oil Additives, who talks about polymers that can control the viscosity of hydraulic oil – keeping it thick as it warms up to deliver both system efficiency and productivity gains in both mobile and industrial equipment. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/energy-efficient-hydraulic-fluids-david-gray” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen…
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