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Fall 2024 Fluid Power Recruitment Event with NIU
RSVP for our Fall 2024 Fluid Power Recruitment Event with Northern Illinois University (NIU). NIU is one of seven universities recognized as a Power Partner, teaching fluid power competencies and engaging in all NFPA educational programs. At this event, your company will have the opportunity to connect directly with NIU engineering students. Engaging in meaningful conversations,…
Read MoreNFPA Fluid Power Action Challenge Secures New Vendor for Kit Fulfillment
36 NFPA member companies and education partners from across the country have been recognized for their efforts in organizing and executing 159 Fluid Power Action Challenge events in their local communities, impacting over 15,000 students. The origin of the Action Challenge began with Steve Rogers of Mechanical Kits LTD. In an interview with Steve, he…
Read MoreFluid Power Vehicle Challenge Expands to Three Competitions
Excitement in the NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge (FPVC) program continues to build. Thanks to the generosity of Pascal Society donors, we are proud to announce that the Vehicle Challenge will expand to three final competition locations in the 2024-25 school year with as many as 27 university teams participating. The Vehicle Challenge program is…
Read MoreExhibit Space Sales Set to Open on September 3 for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
As a supporting organization of CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the largest construction equipment show in North America, NFPA is pleased to confirm that the show will feature a components product concentration area for eligible components, including hydraulics, that sell product to OEMs. Placement in the product concentration area will be determined by priority points, and NFPA members will earn…
Read MoreFull Schedule Released for Advanced Hydraulics Conference at iVT EXPO
iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off-highway vehicle design and engineering community, which first took place in the United States in 2022. The event is focused on all types of industrial and off-highway vehicles, with exhibits that are highly focused on a number of key technologies, including new powertrains, electric and hybrid systems,…
Read MoreIFPS Announces the Fluid Power Hall of Fame Class of 2024
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 Awards 20 Fluid Power Scholarships
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 20 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. A minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0, 500-word essay, and letter of recommendation were required from each applicant. The NFPA Foundation’s goal is to help graduating high school students, and individuals enrolled in community…
Read MoreNFPA’s Advanced Hydraulics Conference Confirmed for iVT EXPO USA
iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off-highway vehicle design and engineering community, which first took place in the United States in 2022. The event is focused on all types of industrial and off-highway vehicles, with exhibits that are highly focused on a number of key technologies, including new powertrains, electric and hybrid systems, control…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: World Wide Metric
World Wide Metric is a premier distributor of fluid power solutions. Specializing in a comprehensive range of hydraulic components including fittings from CAST S.p.A. and Metric and Inch standard hydraulic tubes in carbon and stainless steel. Our offerings encompass essential components crucial for fluid power systems. Emphasizing quality and reliability, we ensure that our products meet the highest industry…
Read MoreIFPS Introduces Digital Reference Handbook
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. The International Fluid Power Society created the Fluid Power Reference Handbook to be “the ultimate resource for hydraulic, pneumatic, and…
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