Posts Tagged ‘National Fluid Power Association’
NFPA Member Company Profile: MOCAP
Byline: Denise Husenica, NFPA Membership Manager NFPA member companies span the spectrum of the fluid power industry. Beginning this week, NFPA News will publish a short company profile of an NFPA member as a way to highlight the diversity and strength of our industry. Today’s company is: MOCAP Experts agree the vast majority of all…
Read MoreYou’re Invited: Purdue University Recruitment and Networking Event
Byline: Kyla Olson, Workforce Program and Event Manager Tuesday, April 18th, NFPA will be hosting a two-part virtual event with Purdue University. We will begin with the Indiana Workforce Engagement Group meeting where you can expect an open discussion between NFPA staff, Purdue University faculty, and industry representatives from NFPA member companies. This is meant…
Read MorePower Partner University Murray State University Focuses Heavily on Automation and Controls within Industry- Fluid Power Forum Episode 96 Now Live
This episode features Jake Hildebrant, a Professor of Electromechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Murray State University. Listen to the Podcast Here As we all know, education plays a crucial role in developing the fluid power workforce. We invited Jake into our forum to welcome Murray State University as a first-year Power Partner University, while also learning…
Read MoreNFPA Member Company Profile: Power Systems Inc. Florida
Byline: Denise Husenica, NFPA Membership Manager NFPA member companies span the spectrum of the fluid power industry. Beginning this week, NFPA News will publish a short company profile of an NFPA member as a way to highlight the diversity and strength of our industry. Today’s company is: Power Systems Inc. Florida 355 Gus Hipp Blvd.…
Read MoreAdvancing Equity in STEM
Byline: Mary Pluta Through a grant from the National Science Foundation, NFPA partner organization WEPAN (Women in Engineering ProActive Network) is holding its annual Community Convening June 5-7, 2023, in Durham, North Carolina. Register here. The 2023 ADVANCE Equity in STEM Community Convening will bring together individuals from higher education, professional societies, industry, government, and…
Read MoreMeet the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Teams – Part 3
Byline: Mary Pluta Programs like the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge are made possible in part by the generous support of industry volunteers as well as NFPA Education and Technology Foundation, Pascal Society, and Tom Wanke Legacy Fund donors. Support these efforts by making a donation. Twenty-three teams from universities around the country are getting ready to participate in the…
Read MoreCatching Up With NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Winners; 2022 Winner Seeking Fluid Power Internship
Byline: Haley Nemeth The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has awarded six scholarships to students through the Robotics Challenge Scholarship. The scholarship awards $30,000 ($7,500 per year for four years) to high school seniors who participate in a VEX, FIRST®, or NRL Robotics Competition Team and use pneumatics in the competition robot. The goal of…
Read MoreElectro-Hydraulic Solutions for Steering Heavy Trucks – Fluid Power Forum Episode 95 Now Live
This episode features Zach Lindsley, a National Sales Manager at Terzo Power Systems. Listen to the Podcast Here Terzo manufactures and sells an electro-hydraulic pump and control units branded as the Hydrapulse, which is produced in sizes ranging from 1.5 to 30 kw. Terzo recently developed electro-hydraulic solution for steering heavy trucks and we invited…
Read MoreNFPA Welcomes New Member: Hydra Service LLC
Hydra Service is a Tulsa-based turbine starter, fuel pump, and hydrostat manufacturer, including Dynapower and Linde new products and repairs. Our massive inventory ensures customers have immediate access to hydraulic equipment. Our team of certified engineers boasts 100+ years of combined industry expertise, giving our customers total confidence and project reliability.
Read MoreIFPS Accepting Nominations for the 2023 Hall of Fame
Article By: Haley Nemeth Hall of Fame Nominations are open! Nominations for the Fluid Power Hall of Fame are now being accepted and will remain open until April 15th. The Fluid Power industry’s success is through the efforts of dedicated individuals – the innovators, researchers, application engineers, educators, and sales and service personnel. These people…
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