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Fluid Power Forum Episode 79: Pneumatic Vacuum Conveyors Deliver Just the Right Amount of Pet Food
This episode features Bill Fucich, a Senior Sales Engineer for Volkmann, a manufacturer of high-performance pneumatic vacuum conveyors. We recently saw an article in the trade press about their new line of enclosed pneumatic conveyors, used to transfer powders, pellets, and other bulk materials without risk of contamination, and we invited him into our forum…
Read More2022 IEOC Speaker Lineup Finalized
2022 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference August 16-17, 2022 Register for IEOC NFPA’s 2022 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference is slated to offer an enriching experience to connect with key industry players as well as learn from some of the brightest minds in economics. Learn about industry forecasts, geopolitical trends, the global marketplace and more from the…
Read MoreRegister Today for Meeting Customer Needs: An Analysis from the NFPA Technology Roadmap
Meeting Customer Needs: An Analysis from the NFPA Technology RoadmapSeptember 28, 2022 – 10 AM CTWebinarRegister Today NFPA and PTDA members alike participated in the development of the 2021 NFPA Technology Roadmap, a document that, in part, describes the needs of 20 customer markets across the fluid power and power transmission spectrum. In this 60-minute…
Read MoreNational Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Advocacy Toplines
NFPA’s membership in the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and its Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA) gives NFPA members access to a wealth of information regarding the regulatory and government advocacy issues that NAM and CMA pursue on behalf of manufacturers. Check out the latest headlines and initiatives in this issue of NAM Advocacy Toplines…
Read MoreEpisode 78: Pneumatic Cobots Create Repeatable Results for Crucial Industries
This episode features Jesse DeSanto, a National Product Development Manager for Cobots and Soft Robotics at SMC Corporation of America, and we invited him into our forum to learn about the pneumatic Cobots that are ensuring accurate and repeatable results in medical industry automation. Listen to Podcast Here This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people,…
Read MoreMeeting Customer Needs: An Analysis from the NFPA Technology Roadmap
Meeting Customer Needs: An Analysis from the NFPA Technology RoadmapSeptember 28, 2022 – 10 AM CTWebinarRegister Today NFPA and PTDA members alike participated in the development of the 2021 NFPA Technology Roadmap, a document that, in part, describes the needs of 20 customer markets across the fluid power and power transmission spectrum. In this 60-minute…
Read MoreEpisode 77: Electrification of Hydraulic Wheel Loaders Maintains Relevance of Fluid Power
This episode features Marty Christianson, the Market Manager for E-Mobility and AE Cooling Systems at HYDAC, and we invited him into our forum to learn more about E-Mobility and the electrification of off-highway hydraulic equipment. Listen to Podcast Here This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry…
Read MoreNFPA Seeking Volunteers for Electrification in Fluid Power Task Force
Deadline to Respond is August 18, 2022 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,…
Read MoreMessage from the 2022-23 Board Chair
NFPA Well Positioned for Growth and Impactby Jim Kaas, President, IFP Motion Solutions, Inc. The NFPA Board of Directors convened in Massachusetts in June 2022 to review NFPA’s performance over the past fiscal year and to make strategic decisions for moving the association forward into the future. As Chair of the NFPA Board for 2022-23,…
Read MoreEpisode 76: Iowa State University’s Power Partner Status Benefits Students and Members
This episode features Brian Steward, a professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering, and Saxon Ryan, an assistant teaching professor, both at Iowa State University. On this episode, we invited them into our forum to learn more about ISU’s Power Partner University status and how it’s impacting their students and our members. Listen to Podcast Here…
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