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Faculty at Iowa State University Presents the Off-Highway Vehicle Chassis Dynamometer Laboratory
Iowa State University faculty, Dr. Brian Steward was team leader in designing and creating the Off-Highway Vehicle Chassis Dynamometer Laboratory (Dyno Lab). Located in the heart of the Midwest, it is an excellent tool for manufacturers and students within the area. This Dyno lab will be one of few facilities used to test large farm…
Read MoreMurray State University is Officially an NFPA Power Partner
NFPA’s Power Partner Program showcases universities that provide a high level of fluid power education as well as those who participate in each of our Fluid Power Programs. Our Power Partner universities prepare their students to graduate with the necessary skills and experience ready to join the fluid power industry. To officially welcome Murray State…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Custom Hydraulics and Design
CHD is a distributor of fluid power and fluid conveyance products based in the Carolinas. Offering distributor value added services to OEM and End Use customers across a diverse range of industries. Fluid Power capabilities include Design, Build, Test and Installation of systems. Fluid Conveyance capabilities include hose assembly production using modern equipment, light cnc…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New International Member: Veljan Hydrair Private Limited
Veljan, established in 1965, has ISO-9001 certified manufacturing plants in India and offers hydraulic vane/piston pumps, vane motors, cylinders, accumulators, valves (directional, pressure and flow control, check), power units and pneumatic cylinders, rotary actuators, FRLs, valves (directional, flow, check, quick exhaust, shuttle), mufflers, bench presses and control systems.
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: AKG of America, Inc.
AKG is a global supplier of high-performance radiators, charge air coolers and oil coolers. AKG supplies individual coolers along with complete assemblies including fans, shrouds, valves and other components from its 11 business units in Germany, France, Latvia, Turkey, India, USA, Brazil and China. The company has longstanding and successful partnerships in 24 industry segments,…
Read MoreYou’re Invited: Engage with Prospective and Graduate Engineers at Purdue University
Last semester, NFPA sponsored two unique types of events at Purdue University. The first was a two session dinner series designed for admitted Black students and their families to connect with current students, alumni, and faculty from Purdue Polytechnic Institute, and envision themselves as Polytechnic students. Purdue shared with the families the next steps to…
Read MoreFluid Power Connects: Creating Access and Opportunity with Intention
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation is a tax-exempt, charitable organization, that is dedicated to meeting the fluid power industry’s workforce development need. Together, with the corporate leaders serving on our Board of Directors, we have long recognized the value that a diverse workforce brings in terms of increased productivity, creativity, and access to new…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: TTI – Todd Technologies Inc
TTI is a customer-focused organization that designs, manufactures and delivers technology-driven hydraulic and lubrication filter elements as well as desiccant breathers to improve our customers’ processes. Our team focuses on delivering products that impact our customers bottom line while respecting the environment, our neighbors and employees. Several members of the TTI team have over 30…
Read MoreRecruitment Opportunity: Reverse Career Fair at Murray State University
The National Fluid Power Association has welcomed Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky, to join our Power Partner Program right in time for the new school year! Murray State University has several fluid power related degree programs in its School of Engineering. One of which is the Electromechanical Engineering Technology (EMT) program, that focuses heavily…
Read MoreNFPA Offers Membership Orientations
Your company is a member of NFPA, and so are you… Learn about the services and benefits available to members. NFPA offers tours of member services including: Upcoming Networking Events Fluid Power Forum IFPE 2023 NFPA Leadership Network Executive Leadership Program Industry and Market Information Workforce Initiatives Standards Development Walkthroughs are offered virtually to all…
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