March 5 Detroit NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference Lineup Released

2020 Detroit NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference
March 5, 2020 | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, Michigan
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Expand your knowledge of advanced sensor technologies for fluid power systems at the March 5 NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference, presented by NFPA and MSOE’s Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC). The speaker lineup for this event has been finalized:

  • The End of Reactive Maintenance: Today’s Predictive Solutions for a Proactive Future | Kris Mikulan, Group Product Manager, Filter Systems, Schroeder Industries and Anthony Maiolo, Application Engineer, Schroeder Industries
  • Novel Position Sensors for Closed Loop Servo-Hydraulics | Art Holzknecht, District Manager, Renishaw, Inc and Matjaz Sivec, LinAce™ Sensors Engineering Manager, Renishaw, Inc
  • Autonomy: How Close is the Future? | Marcus Herrera, Sales Application Engineer – Sensors and Controls, HYDAC
  • Reducing Cost of Field Operations Using HART Technology | Leslie Perez, Senior Product Manager, Barksdale, Inc and Steve Brown, Key Account Manager, Barksdale, Inc

Download the schedule for presentation abstracts and other event information. 

The half-day conference will offer ample opportunities to make the right connections with others in the industry while learning about advanced sensor technologies. The morning kicks off with breakfast and networking time before diving right into the presentations covering predictive solutions in fluid power sensor technologies. Discuss these concepts and make meaningful connections with other attendees during the break or during the structured networking and discussion time over lunch.

Registration for the event is open and is free to NFPA and FPIC members.*

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*Non-members are welcome to attend but will be charged a $250 registration fee.

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