NFPA Members Connect with Future Engineers at Purdue University Recruitment Event
Earlier this month, NFPA member companies were invited to attend a student recruitment event at Purdue University during the Maha Conference and Exposition on campus. The event was a success with 10 NFPA member companies in attendance along with over 80 engineering students. Companies were able to network with students looking to be hired for full-time/part-time jobs as well as internships. Many said…
2024-25 Fluid Power Action Challenge Season is In Motion!
In August, NFPA launched the 2024-25 Fluid Power Action Challenge season with the annual Organizer and Host meeting. This STEM-based competition challenges middle and high school students to solve an engineering problem using fluid power. Students work in teams to design and build a fluid power machine and compete against other teams in a timed…
New Manufacturing Member Joins NFPA: Clean Air Power, Inc.
Clean Air Power manufactures high speed solenoid valves designed for digital control of pressure or flow. We offer 2 and 3 way normally closed or normally open valves with pressure ranges from 100-3000 PSI at 12 or 24 vdc, with response times under 3 milliseconds. Timing precision is +- 25 microseconds. Operating temperature is from -40 to…
NAM Regulatory Update: Techmer PM Offers Safe Alternatives to PFAS for Manufacturers
As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. (September 13, 2024) The search for alternatives to chemicals called PFAS…
Next Week – Celebrate the TX Fast Track Hub’s In-Person Launch Event!
Celebrate the Launch of the Texas Fast Track Hub Next Week at this Inaugural In-Person Event! Launch of the New Fast Track to Fluid Power Hub in Houston, TexasTuesday, September 17, 2024 | 10:00 – 12:00PM CDTHouston Community College NFPA’s Fast Track to Fluid Power is a workforce development pathway that partners local technical colleges with…
New! Innovative Pump Technology Expands to Medical Industry – Fluid Power Forum
This episode features Greg Shtrahman of Marzocchi Pumps USA. Listen to the Podcast Here Greg is a Business Development Manager at Marzocchi Pumps, a company that designs, manufactures, and sells external gear pumps and motors for high performance applications. We spoke with Marzocchi’s president in a previous episode about their low-noise gear pumps for automotive…
NAM Regulatory Update: EPA Extends PFAS Reporting Deadline
As part of an effort to bring more information about the regulatory and legal environment facing American manufacturers, NFPA is monitoring the newsfeed of the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and will be bringing important updates like this to the attention of NFPA members. (September 5, 2024) The Environmental Protection Agency is granting companies an…
Oxford Economics Briefing – Production Cycles by Country and More Indicators
Oxford’s Monthly Industry Briefings for July have been released and are available on the website. These reports contain the latest developments for eleven major industries around the globe with short industry briefs provided by Oxford Economics. These two-to-three-page briefs include a short-written summary, output/trend graphs, and an output table. NFPA’s Econ and Market Indicators (EMI) report has been updated…
NFPA Executive Leadership Program Kicks Off Third Cohort
The NFPA Executive Leadership Program is an in-depth and interactive program that helps emerging leaders in the fluid power industry develop their network and advance their management and leadership skills through tailored content. Its sessions are presented in collaboration with the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University, with Kellogg faculty helping to curate interactions among…
Register Now for Oct 2-3 Workshop on Automation for Fluid Power & Off-Road Vehicles at the CCEFP
NFPA members are encouraged to register for an upcoming workshop on “Automation for Fluid Power & Off-Road Vehicles,” being held October 2-3, 2024 on the campus of the University of Minnesota and hosted by the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP). The event will begin with a hosted welcome dinner on Wednesday, October…
Identify Turning Points in Your Company’s Business Cycle Using the NFPA Toolkit
Using the NFPA Toolkit, you can easily create an analysis showing the turning points and economic cycles much like ITR Economics does in their quarterly forecasts. The 3/12 and 12/12 rates of change calculations are used by ITR Economics in their reports. These rates of change allow ITR Economics to decipher where different industries are…
Exclusive Opportunity: Join the Employer Meet & Greet at Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC)
Limited Spots Available – Act Fast! Waukesha County Technical College (WCTC), NFPA’s Wisconsin Fast Track Hub, is offering an exclusive opportunity for NFPA members to connect with top talent in manufacturing and engineering. On Thursday, October 3, 2024, WCTC will host a Fall Manufacturing and Engineering Employer Meet & Greet event, where you can engage…