University Fluid Power Clubs Will Connect Students to Local Industry
NFPA is building resources for students at all grade levels to be educated in fluid power and working to connect these students to NFPA industry members for career information and jobs. Most recently, we have begun helping support fluid power clubs at universities in order for engineering students to explore fluid power in greater depth…
MSOE Dedicates New Motion Control Lab
By Eric Lanke NFPA President/CEO On May 13, I attended a dedication event for the new Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) Motion Control Lab. The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation supported the project by giving MSOE a $97,000 Lab Grant in 2013, which they used to rebuild and upgrade the existing lab to reflect…
Member News: Ingersoll-Rand Acquires Precision Flow Systems
NFPA member news is designed to inform members of key industry updates in quick, bite-sized posts that provide only the most important information. This week’s update comes from Ingersoll-Rand. Ingersoll-Rand recently announced its acquisition of Precision Flow Systems in a transaction that was completed May 15. The acquisition will complement the company’s ARO brand of…
2019 Vehicle Challenge Students Win Major College Award
After this year’s NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge, the Director of Senior Design at Cleveland State University (CSU) followed up to share that out of the 75 projects on display at Cleveland State’s 2019 Senior Design Symposium and poster competition, this year’s Cleveland State Vehicle Challenge team won! Seven industry reps representing each of the…
Member News: HAWE Acquires HOERBIGER’s Automation Technology Division
NFPA member news is designed to inform members of key industry updates in quick, bite-sized posts that provide only the most important information. This week’s update comes from HAWE Hydraulik. HAWE Hydraulik recently announced its acquisition of HOERBIGER’s Automation Technology Division, effective May 1, 2019. HAWE is taking over all employees at the three existing…
Expand Your IoT Knowledge at June 7 FPIC Seminar
Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) June 7, 2019 Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI Register Here Expand your knowledge of the Internet of Things in fluid power at the June 7 half-day Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) seminar. This seminar will be held at the Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee and will kick off with breakfast and networking. The presentations for…
Keep on Track for a Strong IFPE 2020
IFPE 2020 March 10-14, 2020 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada IFPE 2020 is less than a year away, but now is the time to start planning your show presence and letting your customers know you’ll be there. Here are some ways to get a start: Explore the exhibitor resources on IFPE.com. More will…
Fluid Power Professionals Explore Creative Recruitment Strategies at Minneapolis Regional
Over 40 fluid power professionals, as well as a few students, met over lunch this year for the 2019 Minneapolis Regional Meeting, which was hosted at the Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park Campus. This year’s featured speakers were John Stenz, CEO, and Karen Friary, PHR, both of NFPA member company, FORCE America. John and Karen’s…
Plan Your Company’s Next Move with NFPA’s Market Information
Take Advantage of These Free Resources on the NFPA Market Information Website Analyze the latest industry trends, determine industry size and industry segmentation, define customer markets, develop industry outlooks, and make overall better business decisions, all for FREE and on your time from the NFPA Market Information website.Our most popular programs and reports include: New! U.S. Regional Demand Estimate Report Benchmark…
Action Challenge Grants Make an Impact in Middle School Classrooms
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation awards grants of up to $500 per year to middle and high schools to help facilitate hydraulic and pneumatic instruction that introduces students to fluid power technology and career options. One teacher used grant funds to present to fifteen middle school teachers at the 2018 Institute for Career and…
Member News: MP Filtri USA, Inc. Breaks Ground on New Facility
NFPA member news is designed to inform members of key industry updates in quick, bite-sized posts that provide only the most important information. This week’s update comes from MP Filtri USA, Inc. MP Filtri USA, Inc. held a ground-breaking ceremony April 17, 2019 in Quakertown, Pennsylvania to mark the beginning of the construction of a…
June 7 FPIC to Cover IoT Benefits and Applications
Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) June 7, 2019 Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI Register Here Make connections with other fluid power professionals and learn more about the Internet of Things in the fluid power industry at the upcoming MSOE Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) seminar at the Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee on June 7. NFPA members are able to register for…