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Reminder: Register for the NFPA Foundation Golf Fundraiser at the 2023 Annual Conference

2023 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 14-16, 2023Ojai, CARegistration Open The 2023 NFPA Annual Conference will include many of the “attendee favorites” from previous years and will also feature the NFPA Foundation Golf Fundraiser, which will raise funds for the NFPA Foundation, a tax-exempt, charitable organization associated with NFPA. The Foundation’s mission is to create more educated fluid power engineers and technicians…
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ISO Standards Impact Our World – U.S. Fluid Power Industry Needs You

Since 1969, NFPA has worked to foster cooperation among users and manufacturers by being involved in the development of fluid power ISO standards. NFPA holds the secretariat of ISO Technical Committee 131, fluid power systems, and is responsible for 237 published ISO standards, of which 27 projects are currently under development. One of the strengths of…

IFPE Weekend Pass

Do you have customers interested in attending this years IFPE? They can now walk the show on Friday and Saturday, March 17-18 and attend an education session (Friday only*) for just $149!  *Use promo code WEEKEND to get the Friday/Saturday pass For more information, visit ifpe.com or contact Denise Husenica, our Membership Manager at dhusenica@nfpa.com.

NFPA Members Support Fluid Power Education

NFPA members continue to impress with their generous support of fluid power education.  To date, multiple members have committed their time and talent to supporting, organizing, or managing Fluid Power Action Challenge events or similar activities. These efforts will introduce over 2,400 students to fluid power at more than thirty schools and organizations around the country. Additionally,…

Access Emerging Talent this Spring by Utilizing NFPA’s Workforce Development Programs

During the fall semester, we held our second annual Networking Mixer inviting the students and faculty from the 23 universities involved in the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge and Fluid Power Club programs. We also held two industry connection events, the first was with Iowa State University to encourage youth to pursue fluid power careers through…

2023 Annual Conference Offers Exclusive Visibility for Sponsors

2023 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 14-16, 2023Ojai, CA NFPA expects a large turnout for our 2023 Annual Conference, which makes it an excellent venue to elevate your company’s exposure to top manufacturers, distributors and suppliers in the fluid power industry. By becoming an NFPA sponsor, your company will have the opportunity to be promoted in a…

3D Smart Sensors Assist Operators with Mobile Machines – Fluid Power Forum Ep. 90 Now Live!

Kevin is the Director of Sales and Marketing of Mobile Industry at ifm efector, a leader in sensor and control technology products for the On/Off Highway Market. Kevin previously spoke on our forum about IoT integration with sensor and control technology. Today, he is going to speak with us about their 3D camera assistance for…

Registration Now Open for the March 2023 Quarterly Technology Conference

March 2, 2023 | 8:00am– 11:15am* (Central)Virtual Delivery Registration is now open 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. …

Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Dates Announced

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 and Pascal Society donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. The 2023 NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge program expanded again this year with a new race focusing on regenerative braking capabilities. With two…

The 2023 Annual Conference: Learn More about the Ojai Valley Inn

2023 Annual ConferenceFebruary 14-16, 2023Ojai, CARegister | Book Your Hotel Room We know that many members are unfamiliar with Ojai, so we thought this promotional video would help communicate the special nature of the venue and how it can serve as the ideal place for bringing the industry together in 2023 for the connections so vital to…
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Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Austin Nolley

Programs like the Fluid Power Scholarships are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation and Pascal Society donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded nineteen $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. Here’s one of the winners, Austin Nolley.…