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23 Universities to Compete in 2022 Vehicle Challenge
The 2022 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge is seeing an increased interest from both new and returning universities and is off to an exciting start! Coinciding with their senior capstone design courses, twenty-three universities have registered to compete this year. A virtual networking mixer is planned for Friday, November 5 and we are inviting HR…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Discusses the Influence of Hydraulic Seal Research on Mobile Equipment
Episode 58 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Chuck White of Hallite Seals. Listen below to hear about the research Hallite and Milwaukee School of Engineering have collaborated on to improve the life span and performance of hydraulic seals in mobile equipment. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the…
Read MoreFluid Power Presentation Featured in Utility Expo On-Demand Education Lineup
By Katrina Schwarz & Maddie Parise Part of NFPA’s mission is to provide opportunities and resources for its members to promote the unique strengths and inherent advantages offered by modern fluid power technology. To this end, a new education program strategy targeting trade shows in key customer markets is set to add to our existing…
Read MoreU.S. Fluid Power Industry Brief an Excellent Educational Resource
Although hydraulics and pneumatics have a major impact on our world, it is often up to NFPA and our members to help educate our customers, colleagues and students on the importance of the fluid power industry. The first step to educating our communities on fluid power is to explore the magnitude of its impact ourselves.…
Read MoreNovember Economic Update Event Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for the November 10th Economic Update Hybrid Event featuring Jim Meil (Principal, Industry Analysis, ACT Research.) The event will take place both in-person at the Doubletree Lakeside hotel in Cleveland, Ohio as well as virtually. This event will provide insights into the latest economic developments & future trends for the U.S.…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Explores Impact of Advanced Hydraulic Grading Technology on Excavators
Episode 57 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Justin Steger of John Deere. Listen below to hear what makes advanced hydraulic grading technology so beneficial to novice and expert excavator operators alike. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry…
Read MoreHiring Fluid Power Interns? NFPA Can Help!
As part of our efforts to better connect talented students to the fluid power industry, we are now offering up to $5,000 to help support NFPA member company fluid power internship/co-op programs. NFPA members that apply for support will receive information on quality candidates for their open positions. The information is collected by NFPA staff in…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Discusses Industrial Hazard Reduction with Hydraulic Safety Valves
Episode 56 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Doug Webster of Exotic Automation and Supply. Listen below to learn about the many (and sometimes surprising) benefits of hydraulic safety valves. This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward. New…
Read MoreNFPA Launches Member Internship Support Program
As part of our efforts to better connect talented students to the fluid power industry, we are now offering up to $5,000 to help support NFPA member company fluid power internship/co-op programs. NFPA members that apply for support will receive information on quality candidates for their open positions. The information is collected by NFPA staff in…
Read MoreReminder: Download the New U.S. Fluid Power Industry Brief
Looking for the latest data on our industry? NFPA’s new report, the U.S. Fluid Power Industry Brief, is available for free download by members and non-members. The Brief replaced NFPA’s Annual Report on the U.S. Fluid Power Industry and will adopt a cadence of release every other year. The Brief is a tool that members…
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