Posts Tagged ‘fluid power’
New! Compensation Benchmarking Reports Now Available
Created by Miller Resource Group, compensation benchmark reports are now available to NFPA members, focusing on eight important positions: The benchmarks correspond to six metro areas, and focus on employees with 4 to 6 years experience in mid-size companies. Benchmarks are based on broad surveys of compensation data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the…
Read MoreFluid Power Connects in Action at Iowa State University
The goal of the Workforce Team here at NFPA is to provide educational resources and opportunities within the field of fluid power to all. Through our Fluid Power Connects Program, we are working to widen the gender and racial diversity of the students being drawn into our programs. Ultimately, our goal is to connect underrepresented populations…
Read MoreView the Latest Economic Update Webinar Featuring Patrick Luce of ITR Economics
NFPA’s latest Economic Update Webinar recording is now available to all members for free. See the latest insights from Patrick Luce of ITR Economics on global issues, the US economy, interest rates, inflation, and more. Patrick also speaks to the latest fluid power forecasts from 4th quarter ITR forecast report. View the webinar, download slides,…
Read MoreFaculty at Iowa State University Presents the Off-Highway Vehicle Chassis Dynamometer Laboratory
Iowa State University faculty, Dr. Brian Steward was team leader in designing and creating the Off-Highway Vehicle Chassis Dynamometer Laboratory (Dyno Lab). Located in the heart of the Midwest, it is an excellent tool for manufacturers and students within the area. This Dyno lab will be one of few facilities used to test large farm…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Episode 88: Electronic Open Circuit Hydraulic Pumps Add New Capabilities for Mobile Equipment
Enrique is the Engineering Director responsible for components and systems at Bosch Rexroth, a manufacturer that provides industrial, mobile, and systems used in most industries. Bosch Rexroth has improved its’ versatile working machines thanks to electronic control of open-circuit pumps, and we invited Enrique into our forum to learn more about these applications and the…
Read More2023 Annual Conference – See Who’s Coming and Upcoming Deadlines
2023 Annual ConferenceFebruary 14-16, 2023Ojai, CARegister | Book Your Hotel Room Fluid power professionals looking to connect with others in the industry will have ample opportunities at NFPA’s 2023 Annual Conference. You can plan your networking strategy using the AC See Who’s Attending list to preview who will be there, including CEOs, top decision-makers and other key players in the…
Read MoreThe 2023 Annual Conference – Topical and Timely for Members and Guests
2023 NFPA Annual ConferenceFebruary 14-16, 2023Ojai, CARegistration Now Open The 2023 Annual Conference offers a wide-variety of expert speakers that relate to both industry professionals and their spouse/guest. This year we have some exciting new faces like Lifetime Channels’ communication and relatability expert, Rachel DeAlto, who’s media reel can be viewed on her website. However,…
Read MoreTrack Your Markets with NFPA’s Econ and Market Indicators (EMI) Report
NFPA’s Customer Market File and Trends in Capacity Utilization reports have been combined to create Econ and Market Indicators (EMI). This report contains public data in the forms of shipments, orders, industrial production, capacity utilization, and producer price indexes for a variety of popular fluid power customer markets. The EMI can be downloaded as an…
Read MoreMurray State University is Officially an NFPA Power Partner
NFPA’s Power Partner Program showcases universities that provide a high level of fluid power education as well as those who participate in each of our Fluid Power Programs. Our Power Partner universities prepare their students to graduate with the necessary skills and experience ready to join the fluid power industry. To officially welcome Murray State…
Read MorePlease Complete and Share Survey on Drivers in Fluid Power Customer Markets
Every other year, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) engages with stakeholders across the fluid power supply chain to refresh and re-publish its Technology Roadmap for the Fluid Power Industry. The NFPA Roadmap is a document that describes the evolving needs of companies in fluid power’s many customer markets, the degree to which fluid power…
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