Upcoming Events of 2024!

By Elexus Comyne | April 16, 2024 |

Trying to plan ahead for future travel? Use this article to lock-in these events into your calendar!   Illinois Workforce Engagement Group Meeting May 3, 2024 Virtual Delivery Economic Update Webinar May 9, 2024 Virtual Delivery June Quarterly Technology Conference June 6, 2024 Virtual Delivery 2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference August 13-14, 2024 Itasca,…

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Mark Your Calendars for These Exciting Events!

By Elexus Comyne | March 27, 2024 |

Trying to plan ahead for future travel? Use this article to lock-in these events into your calendar! ISO Standards Webinar April 17, 2024 Virtual Delivery Economic Update Webinar May 9, 2024 Virtual Delivery June Quarterly Technology Conference June 6, 2024 Virtual Delivery 2024 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference August 13-14, 2024 Itasca, IL 2024 iVT…

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Project Leader 101: ISO Standards Development and Revision

By Elexus Comyne | March 19, 2024 |

Project Leader 101 : ISO Standards Development and RevisionApril 14, 2024 | 10:00am – 11:00am CDTVirtual Delivery Ever wanted to change an ISO Standard you use every day? You can learn more about the process of developing and revising ISO standards in our upcoming webinar. We will go more in depth on the topics of…

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NFPA’s 2024 Annual Conference – Know Before You Go

By Elexus Comyne | February 21, 2024 |

2024 Annual ConferenceFebruary 27-29, 2024Orlando, FLRegister Now! NFPA’S 2024 Annual Conference is quickly approach! This highly anticipated event is a must-attend for professionals in the fluid power sector who are eager to establish valuable connections. With ample networking opportunities on offer, this year’s conference promises to be a hub of industry collaboration and innovation. Networking…

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NFPA Helps Scouts Learn Fluid Power Basics and Earn a Merit Badge

By Elexus Comyne | February 13, 2024 |

On January 27th the NFPA, Triton College, and the Illinois Pathway to Adventure Council (Portage Creek District, IL) introduced fluid power to 33 BSA Scouts through a hands-on robotics merit badge activity.  Scouts assembled a Hydraulic Robotic Arm Kit and learned key fluid power basics. The event offered a foundational understanding of robotics and demonstrated…

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Secure Your Spot for the 2024 Annual Conference

By Elexus Comyne | February 7, 2024 |

2024 Annual ConferenceFebruary 27-29, 2024Orlando, FLRegister Now! Don’t wait until the last minute to register for the 2024 Annual Conference! Professionals in the fluid power sector seeking valuable connections will find abundant networking possibilities at this year’s event. Utilize the AC See Who’s Coming list to strategize your networking approach and get a sneak peek…

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Speakers Needed for University Fluid Power Clubs

By Elexus Comyne | February 1, 2024 |

NFPA industry representatives are needed to participate in our Speaker’s Bureau this spring. The Speaker’s Bureau is designed to provide an opportunity for our members to meet, either virtually or in-person, with faculty and students at high schools, tech schools, and universities across the country. Participation in the Speaker’s Bureau provides an opportunity for company…

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Get Involved and Recruit Students out of NFPA’s Illinois Fast Track Hub

By Elexus Comyne | January 23, 2024 |

One of NFPA’s strategic priorities is to increase the number of fluid power educated technicians and engineers. Our Fast Track to Fluid Power program is one of the workforce development initiatives conducted to fill that need. A Fast Track Hub centers on a technical or community college with a validated fluid power and mechatronics degree program. The program…

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