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NFPA Seeking Guests for Fluid Power Forum Podcast
NFPA’s podcast series, Fluid Power Forum, is an industry-focused show featuring interesting and innovative applications of hydraulics and pneumatics. We are currently looking for guests to feature on the show who can speak to specific applications of fluid power and the advancing technology moving our industry forward. The show also regularly features workforce content from…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Explores Benefits of 3D Printing Hydraulic Components
Episode 65 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Valeria Tirelli and Alberto Tacconelli of Aidro. Listen below to hear how their company is utilizing additive manufacturing to create more efficient hydraulic components in less time than traditional components manufacturing. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and…
Read MoreLimited 2022 Annual Conference Hotel Reservations Remaining
2022 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 22-24, 2022Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZRegistration Open Time is running out to reserve your hotel room for NFPA’s 2022 Annual Conference. The event will be held at the Arizona Biltmore where NFPA has reserved a limited block of rooms at the group rate of $399 per night plus applicable taxes. The special rate…
Read MoreDetails for 2022/24 NFPA Executive Leadership Program Cohort Announced
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. This cohort will consist of six full-day in-person sessions (health standards allowing) interspersed by seven virtual sessions focused on concept applications and…
Read MoreU.S. Fluid Power Industry Brief Highlights Technological Significance of Industry
Hydraulics and pneumatics power technology across dozens of industries and hundreds of applications. Fluid power systems transmit more power in a smaller space than other forms of power transmission, making it an ideal option for construction, aerospace and mining uses, in addition to so many more. To give you a better idea of the reach…
Read MoreNFPA Continues to Source Talented Interns for Member Companies
Internships and co-ops are important parts of a student’s education, providing the relevant work experience employers want. As part of our workforce development efforts, NFPA is offering a limited number of $5,000 grants to companies that hire an intern through our Internship Support Program. NFPA is gathering student resumes and will send them to qualifying…
Read MorePower Partner University Connects Students to Careers
The University Power Partner Program is made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation and Pascal Society donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. More than 100 engineering students in three fluid power classes at Purdue University heard from engineers from NFPA member, HYDAC, late last…
Read More2022 NFPA Annual Conference to Feature Can’t-Miss Networking Opportunities
2022 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 22-24, 2022Arizona Biltmore, Phoenix, AZRegistration Open While NFPA’s 2022 Annual Conference will feature valuable educational sessions, exclusive Future Leaders opportunities and the NFPA Foundation Golf Fundraiser, one of its most notable features is the prime networking with the industry’s top executives. Manufacturers, distributors and suppliers will all be in attendance at the…
Read MoreSlate of Nominees Selected for 2022-23 NFPA Board of Directors
The NFPA Nominating Committee has recommended the following industry leaders for positions on the NFPA Board of Directors. The election will take place during NFPA’s Annual Business Meeting, which will be held February 23, 2022 at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizona. All terms will begin July 1, 2022. Only the Official Company Representatives (OCRs)…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Discusses the Impact of MSOE’s Power Partner University Status
Episode 64 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Luis Rodriguez and Daniel Williams of Milwaukee School of Engineering. Listen below to hear about how MSOE’s status as an NFPA Power Partner University is bringing fluid power education, networking and opportunities to students. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the…
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