IFPE Preview: Digital Proportional Control for Precise and Accurate Movement in Mobile Equipment – Fluid Power Forum Episode 94 Now Live
This episode features Russ Schneidewind, the Director of Business Development at HydraForce. Listen to the Podcast Here HydraForce designs, manufactures, and markets hydraulic cartridge valves, custom manifolds, and electro-hydraulic controls for use in industrial and mobile equipment applications worldwide. We invited Russ into our forum to learn more about their new Digital Proportional Control product…
NFPA Discusses Evolution of Supporting Technologies and Membership Impact
NFPA Discusses Evolution Supporting Technologies and Membership Impactby Eric Lanke, NFPA President/CEO The NFPA Board of Directors came together at the recent Annual Conference for a meeting to review the strategic, programmatic, and financial success of the NFPA and the NFPA Foundation. As reported in the just-published mid-term report and during our Annual Business Meeting,…
Make the Most of the IFPE Fluid Power Hour
IFPE 2023 March 14-18, 2023 Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, Nevada IFPE is hosting a networking reception for executives and engineers spanning the entire IFPE show floor. Taking place Wednesday, March 15 from 4 – 6 pm, this event will feature networking, free food, drinks, and Vegas-style entertainment. Here are some tips to make…
Does Your Company Have Wish List Projects? Students Can Be a Technical Resource
Each academic year, NFPA’s workforce development staff meets with our community/technical college and university education partners to share ideas and gauge their needs for support regarding fluid power curriculum and activities associated with NFPA programs. Each call results in a productive dialogue that helps us improve our programs and opportunity to connect NFPA members with…
Meet the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Teams – Part 1
Programs like the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, Pascal Society, and Tom Wanke Legacy Fund donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. Twenty-three teams from universities around the country are getting ready to participate in the Fluid Power Vehicle…
Black History Month Spotlight: The National Society of Black Engineers
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation launched the Fluid Power Connects initiative to connect historically underrepresented student populations to educational opportunities and rewarding career pathways in the fluid power industry. February is Black History Month, and we are working towards engaging our education partners and community organizations to extend our programmatic and funding opportunities to…
Calling on Alumni, Speak to Students at Your Alma Mater
Are you an alum of one of the following institutions? NFPA has several workforce development programs designed to connect NFPA members with students for youth outreach, career exploration, and direct recruiting opportunities. One request we often get from teachers is that having alumni speak to students about their educational experience and their career path provides…
2022 U.S. Foreign Trade Data for Fluid Power Products Now Available
NFPA’s has updated the U.S. foreign trade for fluid power report with 4th quarter 2022 data. This report contains trade data broken down by country and product, along with interactive summary tables for a quick look at the last 12 months. Use this data to find the leading destinations and sources of fluid power products.…
Electrification in Fluid Power Task Force
Quick Actions: Electrification is a buzzword throughout most industries now and is a common topic being discussed at conferences, events, and board rooms. While many businesses and industries have already embraced electrification, others are still working to understand the impacts, opportunities, and decision points to make. To add further confusion, electrification means many different things…
Spots Still Available – March’s Quarterly Technology Conference – New Components and System Architecture that Increase Energy Efficiency
There are still spots available for the March NFPA Quarterly Technology Conference. The upcoming conference will take place March 2, 2023 and will be held jointly with FPIC. The conference focus is “New Components and System Architectures that Increase Energy Efficiency.” Presentations will be broadcast virtually over Remo. Sessions will include: View the tentative schedule of events here…
B-D Cylinder Rejoins NFPA as a Manufacturer Member
B-D Cylinder Products, Inc. manufactures mounting accessories for NFPA tie rod, interchangeable hydraulic and pneumatic cylinders. Products include cylinder head and cap blanks, retainer plates, mounting plates, trunnion mounts, rod clevises, alignment couplers, eye brackets, clevis brackets, rod eyes, detachable mounts, pivot pins, mounting ears and lugs, and specials.
Get to Know Your Staff – Allison Hade, Member Program Manager
Allison Hade Member Program Manager, National Fluid Power Association Allison is originally from Northern Illinois, and an alumna of UW – Milwaukee. She joined our staff in June as a Membership Program Manager. Allison works on many of our membership programs and events like the Industry and Economic Conference and Annual Conference (held in August…