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See the Latest Trends in Popular Fluid Power Markets Using the Customer Market File
NFPA’s Customer Market File tracks shipments and orders in over 30 different customer markets. This data can be used to measure the size and impact different markets have on our industry. Also included in this report are economic indicators and producer pricing data. Anticipate change with the latest trends from indicators and identify price fluctuations…
Read MoreEpisode 74: Fluid Power’s Unique Advantages Continue to Support Electric Truck Functions
This episode features D.J. O’Konek, the ESS Group Manager from Nott Company and Bob Grinstead, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer from Zeuss Electric Chassis. We invited them to our forum to learn about some of fluid power’s unique advantages to support electric truck functions. Listen to Podcast Here This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and…
Read More2022 Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest Open
The 2022 Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest is officially open. This annual contest is run by the International Fluid Power Society and the deadline for submissions is June 5. Participants should post a fluid power inspired photo to Facebook and/or Instagram with the hashtag #ifpscoolpics. There will be three winners. The prize will be a free IFPS…
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 MoreEpisode 73: Innovative Hydraulic Applications in Aerospace
This episode features Tim Olthoff, the Chief Engineer for Parker Hannifin Aerospace in their Hydraulic Systems Division. We invited Tim into our forum to learn about some innovative applications of hydraulics in the aerospace market. Listen to Podcast Here This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward.…
Read MoreMay Leadership Webinar: Thriving In Challenge With Fred Harburg
Future Leader Webinar: Thriving in Challenge with Fred HarburgMay 9th, 2022 | 10:00am – 11:30am (central) Click Here to Register The most effective and fulfilled leaders are distinguished from others by their ability to anticipate, prepare for, recover from, learn, and grow stronger – physically, intellectually, emotionally, and ethically amidst demanding challenges. During this free session,…
Read MoreEpisode 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…
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