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Only Fluid Power Can Operate Heavy Equipment on the Ocean Floor
Episode 14 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Alexandre Orth of Bosch Rexroth who presents the unique systems that he helps build for subsea applications in harsh environments. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/only-fluid-power-can-operate-heavy-equipment-on-the-ocean-floor-alexandre-orth” 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 the…
Read MoreIFPS Accepting Nominations for the 2020 Fluid Power Hall of Fame
International Fluid Power Society is now accepting nominations for this year’s Fluid Power Hall of Fame. In it’s inaugural year, IFPS reviewed applications and inducted 11 industry leaders in recognition of individuals – innovators, researchers, application engineers, educators, as well as sales and service personnel, who have made significant, lifetime contributions to the fluid power…
Read MoreSee Who You Could Meet at the Detroit NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference
2020 Detroit NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference March 5, 2020 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan Register Here Join the dozens of fluid power professionals already registered for the NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference at Lawrence Technological University. This half-day conference will kick off with breakfast and networking, and the presentation schedule is set to provide attendees with examples of…
Read MoreMake the Most of the IFPE Fluid Power Hour
IFPE Fluid Power Hour March 11, 2020, 4-6pm 2nd Floor, South Hall, Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada For the first time ever, IFPE is hosting a networking reception for executives and engineers spanning the entire IFPE show floor. Taking place Wednesday, March 11 from 4 – 6 pm, this event will feature networking, free food,…
Read MoreEnhance Your Marketing and Strategic Planning Efforts
Join the dozens NFPA member companies that have already downloaded the 2018 Annual Report on the U.S. Fluid Power Industry. This report includes an overview of the fluid power industry and showcases fluid power as a workhorse of the American economy. The information in this report is helping companies enhance their marketing efforts and prepare their strategic…
Read MoreSlate of Nominees Selected for 2020-21 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 the Annual Meeting at NFPA’s Annual Conference at Mandarin Oriental in Miami, Florida, on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. All terms will begin July 1, 2020. Only the Official Company Representatives (OCRs) of the…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Examines IoT-Driven Customer Experiences
Episode 13 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Jon Prescott of Scante.net who presents disruptive ideas for the IoT-driven customer experience and how companies in the fluid power industry can take better advantage of them. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/iot-driven-relationships-between-fluid-power-suppliers-and-customers-jon-prescott” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies,…
Read MoreOpportunities to Access NFPA’s Exclusive Industry Statistics
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 second of those objectives. We call that objective Industry Statistics, and it’s where NFPA provides…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Dives into IoT-Enabled Telematic Solutions for Fluid Power Systems
Episode 12 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Chad Repp of HED Inc. who presents use cases from his work with heavy equipment and automotive OEMs to design IoT-enabled telematic solutions for fluid power systems. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/iot-enabled-telematics-in-fluid-power-systems-chad-repp” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies, and…
Read MoreOpportunities to Connect in NFPA’s Effective Forum
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 first of those objectives. We call that objective Effective Forum, and it’s where NFPA provides…
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