U.S. Technical Advisory Group for Connectors and Couplings Convenes
The U.S. Technical Advisory (TAG) to Subcommittee 4 – Connectors and Couplings recently met in San Antonio, Texas. Thirty-four committee members came together to continue the U.S. ISO standards fluid power connectors-related development work. The committee members focused their efforts on the deliverables for the upcoming fall TC 131/SC 4 meetings in Milan, Italy. In…
NFPA Welcomes New Supplier Member: TraceParts
TraceParts is one of the world’s leading providers of 3D digital content for engineering. As part of the Trace Group founded in 1989, the company’s Product Catalog Services provide powerful web-based solutions, including interactive 3D catalogs, CAD part libraries, electronic catalogs, and product configurators for industrial part manufacturers and electrical component manufacturers and their distributors.…
Member News: Eaton Names New Hydraulics Group President
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 Eaton Corporation. Eaton Corporation recently announced it has named Paulo Ruiz President, Hydraulics Group, effective April 1, 2019. Ruiz will report to the President and Chief Operating…
Speaker Announced for Minneapolis Regional Meeting
2019 Minneapolis Regional Meeting Thursday, April 25, 2019 Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Register today for the 2019 NFPA Minneapolis Regional Meeting on Thursday, April 25 at Hennepin Tech’s Brooklyn Park Campus. Karen Friary, HR Manager of FORCE America will present a practical approach on real-world workforce strategies. The Regional Meeting, which will start at 11:00 am…
Don’t Be Left Out: Exhibit at MPT Expo
2019 Motion + Power Technology Expo October 15-17, 2019 Cobo Center, Detroit, Michigan Don’t wait! Experience positive ROI in just three days by exhibiting at the Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo). Connect with top manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers at this one-of-a-kind trade show and conference that links experts in the fluid power, mechanical, and electrical industries.…
Bimba Welcomes Nearly 100 Students & University Faculty to Denver for Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge
Teams from 15 universities across the country are submitting videos to demonstrate that their Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge competition bike is in working condition and indicating their intent to participate in final event, which will be hosted by Bimba Manufacturing Company next week. The submitted video footage confirms that the vehicle is safe and operational…
First Regional Meeting of 2019 Covers IoT with Real-World Applications
Over 30 fluid power professionals met over breakfast March 26 for the 2019 Detroit Regional Meeting at the Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan. This year’s featured speaker was Andrew Johnson, the CEO of ShelfAware, who presented, “A Practical Approach to Innovation – Theories into Reality.” Andrew’s presentation explored several use cases that illustrated entry-level…
U.S. Contamination Technical Advisory Group Meets in Birmingham
The U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to Subcommittee 6 – Contamination Control recently met in Birmingham, Alabama. Twenty-nine committee members came together to continue work on contamination-related standards, focusing on deliverables for the October 2019 TC 131/SC 6 meetings in Milan, Italy where U.S. experts will meet with worldwide engineering counterparts. Three major projects were…
NFPA Welcomes New Manufacturer Member: ProPulse-Schieffer Co
ProPulse has over two decades of experience innovating, engineering, and manufacturing hydraulic and high-pressure cleaning hose for OEM’s and distributors worldwide. ProPulse is known for their advanced manufacturing capabilities, technical excellence and friendly and knowledgeable customer support.
Take Part in Multiple Fluid Power Activities at the 2019 Minneapolis Regional
2019 Minneapolis Regional Meeting Thursday, April 25, 2019 Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park, Minnesota Thursday, April 25, 2019, could be called “Fluid Power Day” at the Hennepin Technical College Brooklyn Park Campus. Not only will NFPA be hosting the 2019 Minneapolis Regional Meeting over lunch at the Brooklyn Park campus, there will be other Hennepin and…
Members Elect 2019-20 Board of Directors at Annual Business Meeting
By Eric Lanke NFPA President/CEO During NFPA’s 2019 Annual Business Meeting, held in conjunction with our March 5-7 Annual Conference in Laguna Beach, California, NFPA members elected the Board of Directors for the 2019-20 fiscal year. Although new Board terms don’t begin until the start of our new fiscal year on July 1, we…
NFPA Rings in the New Year with a New U.S. TAG to ISO/TC 131 Logo
A new U.S. Technical Advisory Group (TAG) to ISO/TC 131 logo made its debut this past January – marking the first big shift for the brand in over 30 years. NFPA redesigned the TAG machined logo into a simple, fresh new design. The transformation of the TAG brand better reflects the global aspect of the…