Posts Tagged ‘education’
Meet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Austin Hinkley
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 20 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Austin Hinkley, is attending the University of Michigan. We asked Austin a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Receiving this award will greatly…
Read MoreNew Episode of Fluid Power Forum: Innovative Gear Pump for Electrified Machines
Today, our guest is Manuel Rigosi. Manuel is the R&D Manager for Hydraulics at Casappa SpA (headquartered in Italy, Parma). Casappa produces a range of gear pumps and motors in aluminum and cast iron as well as piston pumps and motors with fixed and variable displacement. He presented at the 2024 MAHA Conference in September…
Read MoreThank You to Our FPVC Sponsors
The NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge (FPVC) thrives because of the invaluable support of our event hosts and sponsors. These NFPA members and Pascal Society donors provide essential components, resources, and expertise, empowering student teams to develop critical skills and inspiring the next generation of fluid power professionals. Their support has allowed NFPA to expand…
Read MoreNew Episode of Fluid Power Forum: Rethinking Hydraulic Motor Design for Transmission Efficiency in Construction Equipment
Today, our guest is Pierre Bernard. Pierre is a Hydromechanics Engineering Manager at Poclain Hydraulics. a worldwide manufacturer of HTLS radial piston cam lobe motors, hydrostatic axles, variable displacement pumps, and more. He presented at the 2024 MAHA Conference in September on improving hydrostatic transmission efficiency by using a radial piston cam lobe motor architecture,…
Read MoreNew Episode of Fluid Power Forum: Emerging Valve Technologies for Mobile Equipment
This episode of Fluid Power Forum features Daniel Fernandes. Daniel is a Business Development Manager at HAWE Hydraulik, USA, a manufacturer of hydraulic power units, pumps, valves and cylinders. He recently presented at NFPA’s Hydraulics Conference co-located at the 2024 iVT EXPO. His presentation was on emerging valve technologies, and we invited him into our…
Read MoreNFPA Members Attend the Annual Reverse Career Fair at Murray State University
NFPA’s annual Reverse Career Fair with Murray State University on November 20, 2024, was another fantastic event! This year, 30 engineering students showcased their fluid power projects, giving NFPA members the opportunity to witness firsthand the remarkable talent emerging from our Power Partner University. Students from a variety of engineering disciplines shared their senior design…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner & Tom Wanke Legacy Awardee – Evan Fender
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 20 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Evan Fender, is attending Wright State University, and was selected for a Tom Wanke Legacy Fund Award. Evan is a second-year NFPA scholarship recipient. We asked Evan a few questions about winning the…
Read MoreMake Your Plans to Exhibit at iVT EXPO USA Now
August 20–21, 2025Donald E. Stephens Convention Center | Chicago, USA iVT EXPO 2024 hosted 130+ exhibitors, 45+ speakers and thousands of visitors from around the world. There are already 35 NFPA member companies signed up to exhibit there. Is your company one? Check the list at: https://www.ivtexpo.com/usa/en/exhibitor-list.php If not – make your plans to exhibit there and…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Bryson Love
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 20 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Bryson Love, is attending the South Dakota State University. We asked Bryson a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Winning the Fluid Power…
Read MoreNew Episode of Fluid Power Forum: Improving Safety Standards for Off-Road Equipment
This episode of Fluid Power Forum features Rich Nagel. Rich is a Program Manager for Parker Hannifin’s Electrification Growth Team. Parker is a diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. Rich gave a presentation at NFPA’s Hydraulics Conference co-located…
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