Fluid Power and the Drive Towards Preventative and Predictive Maintenance

March 7, 2024 | 9:00am– 11:30am* (Central)Virtual Delivery Registration is now open for the March NFPA Quarterly Technology Conference. The upcoming conference will take place March 7, 2024 and will be held jointly with FPIC. The conference focus is “Fluid Power and the Drive Towards Preventative and Predictive Maintenance” Presentations will be broadcast virtually over…

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NFPA Helps Scouts Learn Fluid Power Basics and Earn a Merit Badge

On January 27th the NFPA, Triton College, and the Illinois Pathway to Adventure Council (Portage Creek District, IL) introduced fluid power to 33 BSA Scouts through a hands-on robotics merit badge activity.  Scouts assembled a Hydraulic Robotic Arm Kit and learned key fluid power basics. The event offered a foundational understanding of robotics and demonstrated…

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Secure Your Spot for the 2024 Annual Conference

2024 Annual ConferenceFebruary 27-29, 2024Orlando, FLRegister Now! Don’t wait until the last minute to register for the 2024 Annual Conference! Professionals in the fluid power sector seeking valuable connections will find abundant networking possibilities at this year’s event. Utilize the AC See Who’s Coming list to strategize your networking approach and get a sneak peek…

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Register Now for the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Final Competitions and Recruit Talented Students

Registration is now open for the 2024 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge final competitions. Thanks to the generosity of NFPA Pascal Society donors, this year’s NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge program features two separate competitions, four races, 22 universities, and exclusive networking opportunities. Registration closes on March 1, 2024. For more information or to register for the event, contact Mary Pluta…

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Speakers Needed for University Fluid Power Clubs

NFPA industry representatives are needed to participate in our Speaker’s Bureau this spring. The Speaker’s Bureau is designed to provide an opportunity for our members to meet, either virtually or in-person, with faculty and students at high schools, tech schools, and universities across the country. Participation in the Speaker’s Bureau provides an opportunity for company…

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Get Involved and Recruit Students out of NFPA’s Illinois Fast Track Hub

One of NFPA’s strategic priorities is to increase the number of fluid power educated technicians and engineers. Our Fast Track to Fluid Power program is one of the workforce development initiatives conducted to fill that need. A Fast Track Hub centers on a technical or community college with a validated fluid power and mechatronics degree program. The program…

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NFPA to Present Advanced Hydraulics Conference at iVT EXPO 2024

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has entered into a partnership agreement with UKI Media & Events to convene and co-locate an advanced hydraulics conference for off-highway vehicle and fluid power engineers at iVT EXPO, to be held August 21-22, 2024, in Chicago, IL. iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off-highway vehicle design…

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Unlock Networking Excellence at NFPA’s 2024 Annual Conference

2024 Annual ConferenceFebruary 27-29, 2024Orlando, FLRegister | Book Your Hotel Room Connect with industry leaders and decision-makers at NFPA’s 2024 Annual Conference! Plan your networking strategy using the See Who’s Coming list, featuring CEOs and key players in fluid power. Enjoy top-notch educational sessions and join the NFPA Foundation Golf Fundraiser for informal networking. If golfing isn’t…

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Explore Speaker Lineup for NFPA’s 2024 Annual Conference

2024 Annual ConferenceFebruary 27-29, 2024Orlando, FLRegister | Book Your Hotel Room NFPA’s upcoming 2024 Annual Conference will feature a lineup of expert speakers dedicated to sharing valuable insights and information with attendees. Ranging in topics from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to economic updates, attendees can expect the presentations to provide exclusive content that can’t be found anywhere else. Visit our website to…

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