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Episode 75: Smart Pneumatics Aid in Energy Consumption Reduction for Packaging Processes

This episode features Sandro Quintero, a Business Driver for Automation at Festo. We invited him to our forum to learn more about how Smart Pneumatics is reducing energy consumption in this key market. Listen to Podcast Here This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that are moving the industry forward. New…
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NFPA Awards Nineteen Fluid Power Scholarships

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 $2,000 scholarships to nineteen students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. A minimum GPA…

Registration Now Open for the 2022 IEOC

August 16 – 17, 2022The Westin Chicago Northwest, Itasca, ILLearn More | Register | Book Your Hotel Room The Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) is coming soon, to a new Chicago area location. And the timing couldn’t be better for insights into the industry and market growth as inflation, supply chain, and global disruption continue to cloud the…
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NFPA Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship packages include recognition opportunities during conferences, in the NFPA News, NFPA Member’s Hub, Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge, and the Fluid Power Forum Podcast.  NFPA members may purchase one of these annual sponsorship packages in order to receive recognition at NFPA events and activities throughout our fiscal year beginning 7/1/22 and end 6/30/23. Sponsorship opportunities…
NFPA Customer Market File (CMF)

See the Latest Trends in Popular Fluid Power Markets Using the Customer Market File

NFPA’s Customer Market File tracks shipments and orders in over 30 different customer markets. This data can be used to measure the size and impact different markets have on our industry. Also included in this report are economic indicators and producer pricing data. Anticipate change with the latest trends from indicators and identify price fluctuations…
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Advanced Pneumatic Solutions for Packaging and Processing Technology – Virtual Event

June 2nd, 2022 | 8:00am– 12:00pm (Central)Virtual Delivery This is your last chance to register for the June NFPA/FPIC Quarterly Conference. The upcoming conference will take place June 2nd, 2022, in NFPA’s online networking platform and will be held jointly with the Association for Packaging and Processing Technology. The conference focus is “Advanced Pneumatic Solutions…

Fast Track in Illinois Continues Fluid Power Activities

Programs like the Fast Track to Fluid Power and the Fluid Power Action 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.  Despite the ongoing challenges that COVID-19 restrictions have imposed on the educational front, NFPA members and educator partners in Illinois…

Episode 74: Fluid Power’s Unique Advantages Continue to Support Electric Truck Functions

This episode features D.J. O’Konek, the ESS Group Manager from Nott Company and Bob Grinstead, the Founder and Chief Executive Officer from Zeuss Electric Chassis. We invited them to our forum to learn about some of fluid power’s unique advantages to support electric truck functions. Listen to Podcast Here This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and…

Komatsu’s 3rd Annual Fluid Power Action Challenge

Programs like the Fluid Power Action 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. After more than two years of hiatus due to the Covid pandemic, Komatsu held their 3rd annual Fluid Powers Action Challenge earlier…

2022 Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest Open

The 2022 Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest is officially open. This annual contest is run by the International Fluid Power Society and the deadline for submissions is June 5. Participants should post a fluid power inspired photo to Facebook and/or Instagram with the hashtag #ifpscoolpics. There will be three winners. The prize will be a free IFPS…

IFPS Publishes Employer Resource for Certifications

Since 1960, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge for thousands of fluid power professionals, making it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion control industries. Having a certified workforce can: Help increase your company’s credibility Ensure your employees are all fully trained…

Industry Mentors Key to Vehicle Challenge Success

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.  The NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge strives to promote original thinking in a competitive setting by combining two technology platforms that are not normally associated with…