Market Information Resources Help Members Navigate Uncertain Times
Despite the current uncertainty across the economy, a number of forecasting webinars and resources are available to help members get clarity on where the industry is and get insights into where it’s going in the months ahead. Currently Available Newly released Oxford Economic forecast & market reports, special reports, and special webinar recordings are now available to…
Learn to Manage Uncertainty from Alan Beaulieu April 15 in a Free WTWH Media Webinar
Alan Beaulieu – Managing Uncertainty: How to Handle Black Swans in the Economy April 15, 2020 at 2pm ET Register Here Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) favorite Alan Beaulieu of ITR Economics is set to present Managing Uncertainty: How to Handle Black Swans in the Economy April 15 at 2pm ET. The webinar is hosted by WTWH Media in…
Opportunities to Connect with Fluid Power-Educated University Graduates
By Eric Lanke NFPA President/CEO In pursuing our mission of strengthening the fluid power industry, NFPA is focused on four key strategic objectives. Here’s a quick summary of the ways NFPA members can benefit from the programs associated with the fourth of those objectives. We call that objective Educated Workforce, and it’s where NFPA…
Fluid Power Forum Examines Using IoT to Grow Your Business
Episode 18 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Adam Livesay of Elevat, who talks about IoT applications for the fluid power industry, including how to use it to grow different aspects of your business. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/using-iot-to-grow-your-aftermarket-parts-business” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies, and…
IFPS Announces Certification Accommodations
In response to COVID-19, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has implemented some changes to accommodate those who are seeking fluid power certification, looking to re-certify or those who are in need of study materials. New – Free Online Certification Study Groups – Every Tuesday and Thursday, an IFPS Accredited Instructor will lead a one-hour, free, online…
FORCE America Reaches Fifth Year as Challenge Organizer
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. FORCE America reached a new Challenge Champion milestone earlier this year and celebrated five years of facilitating the NFPA Fluid Power Action…
Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner—Ilaisaane Summers
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 students pursuing fluid power technology fields of study. Here’s one of the winners, Ilaisaane Summers. She…
IFPE 2020 Features the Latest in Fluid Power, Power Transmission and Motion Control
A number of industry segments in fluid power, power transmission and motion control came together earlier this month for the co-located 2020 IFPE and CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade shows to display the latest in new technologies and products, share knowledge, network and buy equipment. According to IFPE Show Chairperson David Price, Global Marketing Manager of HydraForce Inc.,…
NFPA Members Creating Partnerships with Heroes MAKE America
Since 2018, NFPA has been a sponsor of The Manufacturing Institute’s program called Heroes MAKE America (HMA), which offers industry training designed to help our nation’s service members transition into manufacturing careers. One of NFPA’s key objectives is to increase the number of people educated in fluid power and connect them to careers in the fluid…
Opportunities to Connect with Fluid Power-Educated Tech School Graduates
By Eric Lanke NFPA President/CEO In pursuing our mission of strengthening the fluid power industry, NFPA is focused on four key strategic objectives. Here’s a quick summary of the ways NFPA members can benefit from the programs associated with the fourth of those objectives. We call that objective Educated Workforce, and it’s where NFPA…
NFPA Welcomes New Supplier Member: EOS North America
EOS is the world’s leading technology supplier in the field of industrial 3D printing of metals and polymers. Formed in 1989, the independent company is pioneer and innovator for comprehensive solutions in additive manufacturing. Its product portfolio of EOS systems, materials, and process parameters gives customers crucial competitive advantages in terms of product quality and…
A Message to NFPA Members About Coronavirus (COVID-19)
[Updated 9:30 AM CT on April 14, 2020] View COVID-19 resources for NFPA members here. With the recent travel bans, event cancellations, and school closings, concerns about Coronavirus are top of mind for everyone. During this time of uncertainty, NFPA and its partners are monitoring developments and taking steps in accordance with CDC recommendations to ensure a…