IFPS Certifications Help Enhance the Fluid Power Workforce

Article By: Haley Nemeth Individuals with certifications must re-certify every five years to ensure their knowledge and skills are always up to date. Certifications cover industrial hydraulics, mobile hydraulics, and pneumatics at the specialist, mechanic, and technician levels. Study materials are available, as are certification review training sessions through third-party accredited instructors. Learn more about…

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IFPS Releases Second Edition of the Fluid Power Reference Handbook

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) recently announced the release of a second edition Fluid Power Reference Handbook, a resource for hydraulic, pneumatic and motion control professionals.  The book also act as a resource for people becoming certified and re-certified through the IFPS. These certifications cover industrial hydraulics, mobile hydraulics, and pneumatics at the specialist,…

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Apply Soon for IFPS Mentorship Program

Last year, Jacob Barnes, an NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship winner in California participated in the International Fluid Power Society’s (IFPS) Mentorship Program. NFPA helped connect Jacob to the IFPS Mentorship Program and it was great to see them explore fluid power on a deeper level. IFPS is currently accepting applications for this year’s mentorship program.…

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2022 Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest Open

The 2022 Fluid Power Professional’s Day Photo Contest is officially open. This annual contest is run by the International Fluid Power Society and the deadline for submissions is June 5. Participants should post a fluid power inspired photo to Facebook and/or Instagram with the hashtag #ifpscoolpics. There will be three winners. The prize will be a free IFPS…

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IFPS Publishes Employer Resource for Certifications

Since 1960, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge for thousands of fluid power professionals, making it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion control industries. Having a certified workforce can: Help increase your company’s credibility Ensure your employees are all fully trained…

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Last Chance: Nominations to Fluid Power Hall of Fame Due April 15

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) is accepting nominations for this year’s Fluid Power Hall of Fame in recognition of individuals – innovators, researchers, application engineers, educators, as well as sales and service personnel – who have made significant, lifetime contributions to the fluid power industry. Nominations for 2022 will be accepted until April 15,…

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Nominations to Fluid Power Hall of Fame Due April 15

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) is accepting nominations for this year’s Fluid Power Hall of Fame in recognition of individuals – innovators, researchers, application engineers, educators, as well as sales and service personnel – who have made significant, lifetime contributions to the fluid power industry. Nominations for 2022 will be accepted until April 15,…

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IFPS Certifications Help Enhance the Fluid Power Workforce

Since 1960, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) has provided an objective, third-party assessment of skill levels and knowledge for thousands of fluid power professionals, making it the industry standard for the fluid power and motion control industries. Having a certified workforce can: Help increase your company’s credibility Ensure your employees are all fully trained by…

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IFPS Announces 2021 Fluid Power Hall of Fame Inductees

The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) recently announced that nine new industry leaders have been inducted to the 2021 Fluid Power Hall of Fame. The 2021 inductees include: Peter Achten Timothy Bailey Harley Bergen – Posthumous Jim Brizzolara George Doig Richard Fontecchio – Posthumous Craig M. Fox Medhat Khalil Noah Manring The award was created…

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IFPS Announces Student Winner for “Geared Up Grad” Sweepstakes

Conrad Adams was recently announced as the first winner of the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Geared Up Grad Sweepstakes, a program that awards one post-secondary student with the chance to connect with industry professionals, a one-year IFPS membership and a copy of Fluid Power Reference Handbook. Conrad majors in Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University…

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