Posts Tagged ‘National Fluid Power Association’
Three Students Awarded Scholarships in Honor of Tom Wanke’s Legacy
Thomas Wanke was a monumental figure in fluid power, active for more than 50 years and influencing generations of fluid power engineers through his work at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, its Fluid Power Institute, and with the National Fluid Power Association. In October of 2022, to honor his memory, and to help ensure that…
Read MoreChallenges and Opportunities for Electrifying Off-Road Vehicles – Fluid Power Forum Episode 111 Now Live
This episode features Zongxuan Sun, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Listen to the Podcast Here Professor Sun, or Sunny, is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota and the Director of the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power. That Center, known as the CCEFP, is a consortium…
Read MoreLearn How Certification Can Help to Upskill and Reskill the Fluid Power Workforce with IFPS
November 9, 2023 | 11:00am– 12:00pm* (Central)Virtual Delivery 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: On Thursday November 9th from 11-12PM Central…
Read MoreNFPA Members Met New Power Partner North Carolina A&T State University Engineering & Technology Students
On October 4th, NFPA members Danfoss Power Solutions, Norgren, and SunSource discussed fluid power and career paths with North Carolina A&T State University engineering and technology students, our latest Power Partner University. Members participated in multiple “touchpoint” events throughout the day and spoke to hundreds of students. The primary event was NCAT’s Lobby Day, where members exhibited…
Read MoreYou’re Invited! Tour the Future of Skilled Trades and Technology at Macomb’s Revamped Center
NFPA’s Fast Track Hub Macomb Community College (MCC) unveiled its newly renovated Skilled Trades and Advanced Technology Center in August of this year. NFPA members are invited to join NFPA and MCC staff to tour the facility on December 6th from 12-2PM Eastern Time at an in-person MI Workforce Engagement Group meeting. This is an…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner – Giovanni Hernandez
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, Giovanni Hernandez, is attending the University of California, Irvine. We asked Giovanni a few questions about winning the scholarship. What does winning a Fluid Power Scholarship mean to you? Winning this Fluid Power…
Read MoreSupplier Member Rejoins NFPA: Bonavista Technologies, Inc.
Bonavista Technologies, Inc. is a supplier of multipass filter test stands. The company also offers the following services: calibration and validation, laboratory needs assessment and in-house particle counter checking and calibration. OCR: Bernie Mulligan, Sales & Marketing Managerbernie.mulligan@bonavistatech.com Bonavista Technologies, Inc.6044 S. 118th AvenueTulsa, OK 74146918-250-3435 www.bonavistatech.com
Read MoreIncreasing Hydraulic Efficiency for Electrified Machines – Fluid Power Forum Episode 110 Now Live
This episode features Marty Christianson & Chris Kolbe of HYDAC Technology Corporation. Listen to the Podcast Here Marty is the Market Manager for E-Mobility and AE Cooling Systems, and Chris is the Vice President of Sales and Marketing, both at HYDAC Technology Corporation. Today, we invited them into our forum to learn about how HYDAC is increasing…
Read MoreNFPA Member Company Profile: Certified Power Solutions
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: Certified Power Solutions. Certified Power, headquartered in Mundelein IL, has provided fluid power products and systems for mobile and…
Read MoreMeet a Fluid Power Scholarship Winner & Tom Wanke Legacy Awardee – Tatiyana Timmons
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, Tatiyana Timmons, is attending NFPA Power Partner Murray State University, was selected for a Tom Wanke Legacy Fund Award, and is a previous awardee of the Fluid Power Scholarship. Tatiyana provided us with an…
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