June NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference Breaks Attendance Record
Presented through a combined effort of NFPA and the Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) of the Milwaukee School of Engineering, the recent virtually held June NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference drew an audience of 150 attendees, our largest crowd to-date. The event featured three industry speakers who used their years of expertise to discuss how precision manufacturing can…
New Industry Trends Data Available
As many of you may know, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is the leading source of hydraulic and pneumatic industry data. Members get and use our data in a variety of ways to run their businesses. Part of our market information services is providing overall industry trends. Here is the latest update: Hydraulic and…
June 4 Virtual NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference Offers Interactivity Opportunities
With the June 4 NFPA/FPIC Conference quickly approaching, you may be curious about what the virtual version of this event will look like in terms of interactivity. During previous conferences, attendees had the opportunity to interact and connect with the presenters as well as each other. Despite no networking meals, name tags or exchange of business cards, the half-day…
Learn How to Assess Your Hydraulic System Efficiency on Fluid Power Forum
Episode 22 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Tom Blansett of the International Fluid Power Society, who explains the benefits of efficient hydraulic systems as well as the adjustments it takes to maximize efficiency. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/assessing-your-hydraulic-system-efficiency ” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people,…
June 4 Regional Conference Features Expert Lineup
The next NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference is set to take place online on June 4. Although the format of the conference will differ from the typical setup, we are confident that the experience will be equally as enriching. One aspect that won’t change is the quality of our presenters. Learn about performance-improving finishing processes, production machining…
FL. TSA Hosts Action Challenge
The Fluid Power Action Challenge was developed for middle school students to increase awareness of fluid power technology and to promote critical thinking, teamwork and problem-solving skills. This fun and engaging event allows students to learn the engineering design process and see their fluid power machines come to life when they meet to compete against…
Full Agenda for Upcoming Regional Conference Available
June 2020 Virtual NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference June 4, 2020 | 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Central Time) Register Here by June 2nd A full agenda for the June 4 Virtual NFPA/FPIC Regional Conference on precision manufacturing and its effects on fluid power systems is now available. The conference, which will take place online via Zoom,…
Fluid Power Forum Examines Digital Displacement Hydraulic Pumps
Episode 21 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Chris Williamson of Danfoss, who explains the unique benefits digital displacement hydraulic pumps can have on off-highway vehicle efficiency. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/multi-service-digital-displacement-hydraulic-pumps” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies, and unique applications that are moving the…
NFPA Awards Fourteen 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 fourteen students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. A minimum GPA…
ISO Standards Impact Our World – U.S. Fluid Power Industry Needs Experts
NFPA is looking for engineers interested in participating standards development activities as experts in ISO/TC 131 and/or the U.S. TAG to TC 131. One of the strengths of ISO standardization is that the standards are created by the people who need them. In the United States, 153 industry experts participate on 11 technical advisory groups (TAGs)…
Pascal Donors Help Students Succeed in Fast Track/FAMTEN Fluid Power Pathway Program
Programs like the Fast Track/FAMTEN program 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. NFPA’s Fast Track/FAMTEN program currently has two technical school hub community sites. This year we launched the second hub at Triton College in…
Fluid Power Industry Essential in COVID-19 Efforts
[Updated May 18 at 7:30 am CST] The list of NFPA member companies below provided details of what they are doing to support COVID-19 efforts and have been featured on NFPA’s social media platforms. If you are a member and would like your company added to the list, email Katrina Schwarz at kschwarz@nfpa.com and let us know…