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Meet the 2023 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Winner – Megan Tian
Megan Tian of Lake Oswego, OR is the winner of the 2023 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship. The scholarship program received strong applications from students across the country who used pneumatics in robotics competitions. The NFPA member judges who interviewed Megan were impressed by her understanding of pneumatics, leadership skills, and involvement in her community. Megan will…
Read MoreSpeak at December’s Quarterly Technology Conference – Submit Your Proposals Today
Quarterly Technology ConferenceDecember 7, 2023Virtual Delivery The National Fluid Power Association and MSOE’s Fluid Power Industrial Consortium have identified a session topic for the Quarterly Technology Conference that will be held virtually on December 7, 2023: “Fluid Power and the Drive Towards Connected Systems and Machines.” We are now seeking presentation proposals from NFPA members,…
Read MoreHydraulic and Pneumatic Industry Trends with NFPA
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 MoreInnovative Software Helps Ease the Production of Hydraulic Manifolds – Fluid Power Forum Episode 107 Now Live
This episode features Vincent Remillard of Famic Technologies, and Daniel Strati of Bailey International. Listen to the Podcast Here Vincent is the Corporate Accounts Manager of Famic Technologies, which manufactures Automation Studio™, a circuit design and simulation software for fluid power, electrical, and automation projects. Daniel is the Director of Canadian Sales at Bailey International,…
Read MoreIFPS Announces the Fluid Power Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Since 1960, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge for thousands of fluid power professionals, making it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion control industries. They established a special award to acknowledge individuals who have dedicated their careers and have made significant contributions to…
Read MoreNFPA Michigan Workforce Engagement Group Convenes to Discuss 2023-24 Events and Opportunities
Last week, NFPA Workforce Staff hosted a virtual Michigan Workforce Engagement Group meeting. Attendees learned about how NFPA members can get involved with workforce development initiatives in and around the Fast Track Hub in Suburban Detroit. Below is a list of exciting ongoing opportunities and events to engage with and increase your visibility to students…
Read MoreSpots Still Available – Fluid Power and the Drive Towards Compact Designs and Increased Power Density
September 7, 2023 | 8:00am– 10:30am* (Central)Virtual Delivery Registration is now open for the September NFPA Quarterly Technology Conference. The upcoming conference will take place September 7, 2023 and will be held jointly with FPIC. The conference focus is “Fluid Power and the Drive Towards Compact Designs and Increased Power Density.” Presentations will be broadcast…
Read MoreOnly Fluid Power Can Keep Paraplegics Flying Helicopters – Fluid Power Forum Episode 106 Now Live
This episode features Stewart McQuillan, inventor of the Aeroleg – a pneumatic system that allows a paraplegic to operate the foot controls on a helicopter. Listen to the Podcast Here Stewart is one of the most interesting people we’ve spoken to on Fluid Power Forum – and he has one of the most innovative, yet simple and…
Read MoreFluid Power and the Drive Towards Compact Designs and Increased Power Density – Quarterly Technology Conference
September 7, 2023 | 8:00am– 10:30am* (Central)Virtual Delivery Registration is now open for the September NFPA Quarterly Technology Conference. The upcoming conference will take place September 7, 2023 and will be held jointly with FPIC. The conference focus is “Fluid Power and the Drive Towards Compact Designs and Increased Power Density.” Presentations will be broadcast…
Read MoreHydraulic and Pneumatic Industry Trends with NFPA
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…
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