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IFPE 2023 – Back Like it Never Left
We are halfway through IFPE 2023, and it couldn’t be going better. Our staff has enjoyed learning more about your companies and meeting you. All your staff at NFPA wants to thank you for all of the efforts that you have put in to help grow the fluid power industry. We couldn’t fulfill our mission…
Read MoreElectro-Hydraulic Solutions for Steering Heavy Trucks – Fluid Power Forum Episode 95 Now Live
This episode features Zach Lindsley, a National Sales Manager at Terzo Power Systems. Listen to the Podcast Here Terzo manufactures and sells an electro-hydraulic pump and control units branded as the Hydrapulse, which is produced in sizes ranging from 1.5 to 30 kw. Terzo recently developed electro-hydraulic solution for steering heavy trucks and we invited…
Read MoreLatest Industry Trends Data Now Available
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is the leading source of hydraulic and pneumatic industry data. Plan Your Next Move NFPA’s industry reports, outlook surveys, forecasts, and data sources allow our members to understand trends and anticipate change with a variety of trend graphs and data analysis for fluid power products, customer markets, and economic…
Read MoreIFPS Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Hall of Fame
Article By: Haley Nemeth Hall of Fame Nominations are open! Nominations for the Fluid Power Hall of Fame are now being accepted and will remain open until April 15th. The Fluid Power industry’s success is through the efforts of dedicated individuals – the innovators, researchers, application engineers, educators, and sales and service personnel. These people…
Read MoreIFPE Preview: Digital Proportional Control for Precise and Accurate Movement in Mobile Equipment – Fluid Power Forum Episode 94 Now Live
This episode features Russ Schneidewind, the Director of Business Development at HydraForce. Listen to the Podcast Here HydraForce designs, manufactures, and markets hydraulic cartridge valves, custom manifolds, and electro-hydraulic controls for use in industrial and mobile equipment applications worldwide. We invited Russ into our forum to learn more about their new Digital Proportional Control product…
Read MoreElectrification in Fluid Power Task Force
Quick Actions: Electrification is a buzzword throughout most industries now and is a common topic being discussed at conferences, events, and board rooms. While many businesses and industries have already embraced electrification, others are still working to understand the impacts, opportunities, and decision points to make. To add further confusion, electrification means many different things…
Read MoreIFPE Preview: Efficient System Solutions for the Electrification of Mobile Machines – Fluid Power Forum Episode 93 Now Live
This episode features David Stevenson, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Bucher Hydraulics North America. Listen to the Podcast Here Bucher Hydraulics designs and manufactures cartridge valves and custom manifolds, compact AC & DC power units, pressure-balanced gear pumps and motors, and more. We invited David into our forum to learn more about the…
Read MoreNFPA and Triton College Help Illinois Scouts Experience Fluid Power
On Saturday, February 4, 2023, the NFPA teamed up with Triton College, Illinois’ NFPA Fast Track Hub, and BSA’s Pathway to Adventure Council – Portage Creek District, IL, to introduce Scouts (ages 12-14) to fluid power. Triton College hosted the event, which was led by Antigone Sharris, Chair and full-time faculty of Triton’s Engineering Technology…
Read MoreIFPE Preview: Unique Role that Distributors Play in the Electrification of Mobile Machines – Fluid Power Forum Episode 92 Now Live
This episode features Jim Kaas, the President of IFP Motion Solutions, Inc. IFP is a distributor of hydraulic power units and automation systems. Listen to the Podcast Here IFP is NFPA’s Gold Sponsor, the highest level of sponsorship one can have within our organization. Jim is also Chair of the NFPA Board of Directors for…
Read MorePack Expo Presentation: Smart Pneumatics for Packaging Machines – Fluid Power Forum Episode 91 Now Live
This episode features Frank Langro, the Director of Product Market Management, Pneumatic Automation, North America at Festo. Listen to the Podcast Here Fluid Power Forum recently hosted an education program at PACK EXPO, the large trade show for the processing and packaging industry. Our event focused on Advanced Pneumatic Solutions for Packaging Machines. We had three great presenters…
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