Fluid Power Industrial Consortium Focuses on Electrification in Fluid Power, Draws Large Attendance
On March 1, the Milwaukee School of Engineering hosted the latest Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) seminar in Milwaukee. As a partner organization, a large number of NFPA members attended at no charge. The presentation content focused on recent developments in the electrification of fluid power systems, across the entire landscape, from mobile hydraulics, to…
NFPA Speakers Bureau Brings University Students and Industry Together
One thing that gets the NFPA workforce development staff excited is when we can connect our members to innovative students. The more NFPA members can meet with students and share their experiences and all of the opportunities that are available in the fluid power industry, the closer we get to helping solve the workforce shortage.…
Members Go Beyond Traditional Conference Networking Opportunities
By Katrina Schwarz and Erica Halmstad The 2019 Annual Conference offered a number of exclusive and unique networking and education opportunities beyond the general session and receptions. For participants in the Future Leaders Network, three exclusive activities were available. On the day before the general sessions began, the Future Leaders had a workshop with Peter…
CCEFP Webinar to Cover Topics in Tribology, Hydraulics in Wind Turbines
The 2018-19 CCEFP Webinar Series is underway and covers a number of fluid power research projects supported by the NFPA Education and Technology Foundation Research Supplements. The next episode, taking place March 27 at 12 pm CST, will feature two projects: Understanding the Transient Nature of Wind Turbine Response to Create Advanced Controls to Improve the Efficiency…
NFPA Welcomes New Supplier Member: Sunnen Products Co.
Sunnen Products is a global manufacturer of complete bore finishing solutions for low, medium, and high production applications, including hydraulic valve and cylinder manufacturing and repair. Sunnen manufactures honing and skiving/roller burnishing machines, tooling, abrasives, cutters, coolants, bore gages, and part load/unload automation. Sunnen provides application development as well as field service. Sunnen has 425,000…
Keep Up With Key Industry Trends in Detroit March 26
2019 Detroit Regional Meeting Tuesday, March 26, 2019 John Wayne Lewis Center of Macomb Community College Warren, Michigan This year’s Detroit Regional Meeting highlights two key areas that are affecting the future of the fluid power industry: the Internet of Things and workforce development. Covering the Internet of Things will be “A Practical Approach to Innovation – Theories…
Secure Your Booth at MPTE Before April 1 Registration
Ensure your customers know where to find you by securing your booth at the upcoming Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo)—a trade show, dual-track MPT Conference, and short-course technical seminars—before attendees plan who to visit at the show. The event is scheduled to take place October 15-17 at Detroit’s Cobo Center. Attendee registration is…
2019 Annual Conference Provides Enhanced Networking and More
March’s Annual Conference was the perfect way to start off another great year with NFPA. More than 247 total attendees from 129 member companies attended this year’s conference in Laguna Beach, California. While there, they had the opportunity to learn from unique speakers, brainstorm during committee meetings, network with industry peers, and have a little fun too!…
Action Challenge Champions Update
The Fluid Power Action Challenge is a design and build competition where students learn about hydraulic and pneumatic technologies, their real-world applications, engineering challenges, and fluid power careers. Here are the latest milestones in this nationwide, industry-driven educational program. During the fall semester, Deltrol Fluid Products hosted its 10th annual Fluid Power Action Challenge! It…
NFPA Welcomes New Supplier Member: RTS Cutting Tools
RTS Cutting Tools, an ISO registered company, produces-high performance cavity tooling for all major hydraulic brands. These include drills, reamers, and counterbores. Multiple coatings and regrind service are also offered.
Learn About IoT in Detroit March 26
We are on our way to Detroit! Registration is now open for the NFPA 2019 Detroit Regional Meeting, scheduled for Tuesday, March 26 at the John Wayne Lewis Center of Macomb Community College in Warren, Michigan. The meeting will begin with networking and business updates. Then, over breakfast, Andrew Johnson of ShelfAware will be presenting “Practical Deployment of Supply Chain IoT.”…
NFPA Welcomes New IoT Supplier Member: Elevat
Elevat, a Seattle-based Industrial Internet of Things company, is focused on connecting the industrial world with products that help companies make data driven decisions. Elevat powers the ecosystem of smart manufacturers, smart machines, and smart connected fleets to deliver smart services and smart products to the marketplace. Elevat is the industry’s first complete out-of-the-box enterprise-ready system…