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Episode 72: Fast Track to Fluid Power Creating News Fluid Power Experts at Triton College
This episode features Antigone Sharris, the Chair and Full Time Faculty in the Engineering Technology Department of Triton College in River Grove, Illinois. Triton College is a Hub School is NFPA’s Fast Track to Fluid Power program, a workforce development initiative designed to create stronger connections between technical colleges, industry partners, and local teachers by engaging multiple…
Read MoreHeroes Connect Event: Clippard Instrument Laboratory & Moseys Production Machinists
Heroes Connect Event: Clippard Instrument Laboratory & Moseys Production Machinists Last month, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) worked with The Manufacturing Institute to host a virtual event called Heroes Connect through the Heroes MAKE America Program. In partnership with the Department of Defense, Heroes MAKE America offers military personnel a 10-week career skills training…
Read MoreFast Track to Fluid Power Creating New Fluid Power Experts at Triton College: Fluid Power Forum Episode 72 Now Live
The new podcast episode is now live. Listen to it here. Antigone Sharris is Chair and Full Time Faculty in the Engineering Technology Department of Triton College in River Grove, Illinois. Triton College is a Hub School is NFPA’s Fast Track to Fluid Power program, a workforce development initiative designed to create stronger connections between…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Discusses Circular Economy and Role of Seals in Machine Sustainability
Episode 71 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Michael Cook and Domenico Tucci of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. Listen below to hear how sealing technology is advancing to be safer and last longer in response to customers’ need for sustainable solutions. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies…
Read MoreNFPA Executive Leadership Program Set to Provide Tools for Success
A few seats remain in the 2022/24 cohort of the NFPA Executive Leadership Program Registration is open for the 2022/24 cohort of the NFPA Executive Leadership Program, presented in collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, and program cadence and session topics are now available. “I use the majority of the learned topics…
Read MoreSave the Date for the 2022 IEOC
2022 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) August 16 – 17, 2022 The Westin Chicago Northwest NFPA Education and Technology Foundation Golf Fundraiser: Aug. 15, 2022 – Schaumburg Golf Club Registration is opening soon for the 2022 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC). NFPA’s highly anticipated economic event is for everyone in the fluid power supply chain – NFPA members…
Read MoreEducated Workforce Task Force Meets to Scale Program Reach
In the days before the 2022 Annual Conference in February, the NFPA Board of Directors met over a series of meetings at the Arizona Biltmore to review progress on NFPA’s strategic objectives so far this fiscal year, which runs July 2021-June 2022. This series of meetings included a targeted session for the Educated Workforce Task…
Read MoreMarch 2022 Economic Update Webinar Recording Available
The recent NFPA Economic Update Webinar featured Eric Post, a Senior Economist from ITR Economics. Eric ensures quality of forecast reports, including NFPA’s U.S. forecast report that members know and use today. Eric’s presentation gives an update on current economic challenges and the future of the fluid power industry. He uses leading indicators and NFPA…
Read MoreRecruit Students at Purdue’s 2022 Maha Fluid Power Conference
On May 17-19, Purdue University’s Maha Fluid Power Research Center is hosting its 2022 Maha Fluid Power Conference. The goal of the conference is to network, exchange ideas, and present the recent research trends in fluid power and related applications. The conference program includes technical presentations, keynote lectures, and a half day optional hands-on workshop. The conference…
Read MoreFast Track to Fluid Power: Husco International & Palmyra/Eagle High School
Programs like the Fast Track to Fluid Power are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation and Pascal Society donors. NFPA members and educator partners in Wisconsin continue to stay engaged in NFPA’s Fast Track to Fluid Power program. I had the opportunity to join the Palmyra/Eagle High…
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