Posts Tagged ‘fluid power’
Innovative Pump Technology Expands to Medical Industry – Fluid Power Forum Episode 109 Now Live
This episode features Greg Shtrahman of Marzocchi Pumps USA. Listen to the Podcast Here Greg is a Business Development Manager at Marzocchi Pumps, a company that designs, manufactures, and sells external gear pumps and motors for high performance applications. We spoke with Marzocchi’s president in a previous episode about their low-noise gear pumps for automotive…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Benjamin Quade
The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded 23 $2,000 scholarships to students pursuing fluid power related fields of study. One of the winners, Benjamin Quade, is attending NFPA Power Partner Iowa State University, and is a previous awardee of the Fluid Power Scholarship. Benjamin provided us with an update on his fluid power education. What class(es) did…
Read MoreMeet the 2023 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Winner – Megan Tian
Megan Tian of Lake Oswego, OR is the winner of the 2023 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship. The scholarship program received strong applications from students across the country who used pneumatics in robotics competitions. The NFPA member judges who interviewed Megan were impressed by her understanding of pneumatics, leadership skills, and involvement in her community. Megan will…
Read MoreNFPA Member Company Profile: Scott Industrial Systems, Inc.
NFPA member companies span the spectrum of the fluid power industry. This series features the short company profile of an NFPA member as a way to highlight the diversity and strength of our industry. Today’s company is: Scott Industrial Systems, Inc. Scott Industrial Systems is a full line fluid power distributor with headquarters in Dayton, OH.…
Read MoreNFPA Surveys as Leading Indicators
NFPA conducts two monthly surveys with its manufacturer members. The State of the Fluid Power (SOFP) survey asks members quick questions about the current state and future of the industry, while Confidential Shipment Statistics (CSS) tracks orders and shipments of fluid power components.One of the questions asked in the SOFP survey reads, “How will the…
Read MoreHydraulic and Pneumatic Industry Trends with NFPA
The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is the leading source of hydraulic and pneumatic industry data. Plan Your Next Move NFPA’s industry reports, outlook surveys, forecasts, and data sources allow our members to understand trends and anticipate change with a variety of trend graphs and data analysis for fluid power products, customer markets, and economic…
Read MoreNFPA Member Company Profile: R & J Cylinder & Machine
NFPA member companies span the spectrum of the fluid power industry. This series features the short company profile of an NFPA member as a way to highlight the diversity and strength of our industry. Today’s company is: R & J Cylinder & Machine, Inc. R & J Cylinder & Machine, Inc. is a manufacturer of custom…
Read MoreNew Oxford Economics Industry Briefings Available
Monthly briefings for 11 different industries have been updated on NFPA’s member hub. These short reports are produced by Oxford Economics and give quick insights into important industries. Highlights include: Engineering and Metal Goods: Construction: These reports and more are available to all NFPA member on the member hub. Questions? Contact Sam Diedrich at sdiedrich@nfpa.com…
Read MoreMFG Day 2023: Change Perceptions and Inspire Students to Choose a Fluid Power Career Path
MFG Day (Manufacturing Day) is a celebration of modern manufacturing meant to inspire the next generation of skilled workers and is an initiative of The Manufacturing Institute, a workforce development and education partner of the National Association of Manufacturers. Each fall, manufacturers across America open their doors to show their communities what manufacturing really looks like. NFPA…
Read MoreGEMELS NORTH AMERICA INC. Rejoins NFPA as an International Member
GEMELS NORTH AMERICA INC. with inventory located in Dayton, OH distributes GEMELS products in the American market. GEMELS S.p.A. (founded in 1969), is an Italian Company specialized in the designing and manufacturing of: – high pressure ball valves – quick disconnect couplings – hydraulic valves – hydraulic swivel joints The Green Power division also manufactures…
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