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Save the Date: NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference to Take Place Online June 4
NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference June 4, 2020 | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Central Time) Online Platform TBD Expand your knowledge of precision manufacturing and its effects on fluid power systems at the June 4 NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference, presented in a virtual format by NFPA and MSOE’s Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC). The half-day conference, which is…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Explores the Automation of Hydraulic Functions
Episode 19 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features John O’Neill of Danfoss, who explains the impact automation has had on the fluid power systems in off-highway vehicles. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/automating-hydraulic-functions-on-mobile-machines ” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies, and unique applications that are moving…
Read MoreCOVID-19 Resources for NFPA Members
[Updated May 4 at 8:00 am CST] A collection of the latest resources from NFPA and other organizations to help NFPA members understand the effects of and make informed decisions about COVID-19. NFPA Member Response As part of our efforts to provide members with useful information about the implications of COVID-19, NFPA conducted two brief…
Read MoreLearn to Manage Uncertainty from Alan Beaulieu April 15 in a Free WTWH Media Webinar
Alan Beaulieu – Managing Uncertainty: How to Handle Black Swans in the Economy April 15, 2020 at 2pm ET Register Here Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) favorite Alan Beaulieu of ITR Economics is set to present Managing Uncertainty: How to Handle Black Swans in the Economy April 15 at 2pm ET. The webinar is hosted by WTWH Media in…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Examines Using IoT to Grow Your Business
Episode 18 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Adam Livesay of Elevat, who talks about IoT applications for the fluid power industry, including how to use it to grow different aspects of your business. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/using-iot-to-grow-your-aftermarket-parts-business” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies, and…
Read MoreIFPE 2020 Features the Latest in Fluid Power, Power Transmission and Motion Control
A number of industry segments in fluid power, power transmission and motion control came together earlier this month for the co-located 2020 IFPE and CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade shows to display the latest in new technologies and products, share knowledge, network and buy equipment. According to IFPE Show Chairperson David Price, Global Marketing Manager of HydraForce Inc.,…
Read MoreOpportunities to Connect with Fluid Power-Educated Tech School Graduates
By Eric Lanke NFPA President/CEO In pursuing our mission of strengthening the fluid power industry, NFPA is focused on four key strategic objectives. Here’s a quick summary of the ways NFPA members can benefit from the programs associated with the fourth of those objectives. We call that objective Educated Workforce, and it’s where NFPA…
Read MoreA Message to NFPA Members About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
[Updated 9:30 AM CT on April 14, 2020] View COVID-19 resources for NFPA members here. With the recent travel bans, event cancellations, and school closings, concerns about Coronavirus are top of mind for everyone. During this time of uncertainty, NFPA and its partners are monitoring developments and taking steps in accordance with CDC recommendations to ensure a…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Explores 3D Printing Applications in Fluid Power
Episode 17 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Kirk Keithly of The ExOne Company, who talks about 3D printing applications as they relate to the fluid power industry. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/3d-printing-applications-for-the-fluid-power-industry” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies, and unique applications that are moving…
Read MoreNFPA Board Meets, Advances Strategic Agenda
By Eric Lanke NFPA President/CEO On February 10-11, 2020, the NFPA Board of Directors met in person to review the association’s progress on this year’s strategic objectives and to advance our agenda in three critical strategic areas: Effective Forum, Industry Statistics, and Educated Workforce. Effective Forum Our strategic objective here is for NFPA…
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