IFPE Preview: Efficient System Solutions for the Electrification of Mobile Machines – Fluid Power Forum Episode 93 Now Live 

This episode features David Stevenson, Vice President of Marketing and Product Management at Bucher Hydraulics North America. Listen to the Podcast Here Bucher Hydraulics designs and manufactures cartridge valves and custom manifolds, compact AC & DC power units, pressure-balanced gear pumps and motors, and more. We invited David into our forum to learn more about the…

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NFPA Welcomes New Member: KYKLO

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KYKLO is the fastest growing content and ecommerce solution in the electrical, automation and fluid & power industries. KYKLO has over 50+ leading distributors and manufacturers using its service, along with dedicated partnerships with companies such as Balluff, Festo, Mitsubishi Electric, Panasonic, Phoenix Contact, Pro-face, Schneider Electric, and Wago. It is the fastest and easiest…

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March’s Quarterly Technology Conference – New Components and System Architecture that Increase Energy Efficiency

Registration is now open for the March NFPA Quarterly Technology Conference. The upcoming conference will take place March 2, 2023 and will be held jointly with FPIC. The conference focus is “New Components and System Architectures that Increase Energy Efficiency.” Presentations will be broadcast virtually over Remo.  Sessions will include: View the tentative schedule of events here and…

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IFPE Preview: Unique Role that Distributors Play in the Electrification of Mobile Machines – Fluid Power Forum Episode 92 Now Live 

This episode features Jim Kaas, the President of IFP Motion Solutions, Inc. IFP is a distributor of hydraulic power units and automation systems. Listen to the Podcast Here IFP is NFPA’s Gold Sponsor, the highest level of sponsorship one can have within our organization. Jim is also Chair of the NFPA Board of Directors for…

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Celebrating Mentoring Month – NFPA Members Are Making a Difference

This fall, we have lunched our updated resource center on our How It Work webpage located under the Fluid Power Action Challenge tab on the website. One of the most significant changes you will see on the How It Works pages is that the competition has been divided into two main categories: In-School and Community Competitions. Both sets of competitors have their own set of unique documents based on the designated mechanical kit designs.

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Thomas Wanke Legacy Fund Receives $30,000 in Donations to Support Fluid Power Education

This fall, we have lunched our updated resource center on our How It Work webpage located under the Fluid Power Action Challenge tab on the website. One of the most significant changes you will see on the How It Works pages is that the competition has been divided into two main categories: In-School and Community Competitions. Both sets of competitors have their own set of unique documents based on the designated mechanical kit designs.

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New Components and System Architecture that Increases Energy Efficiency – March’s Quarterly Technology Conference

Registration is now open for the March NFPA Quarterly Technology Conference. The upcoming conference will take place March 2, 2023 and will be held jointly with FPIC. The conference focus is “New Components and System Architectures that Increase Energy Efficiency.” Presentations will be broadcast virtually over Remo.  Sessions will include: View the tentative schedule of events here and…

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NFPA Foundation Scholarship Announcements 2023

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Programs like the Fluid Power Scholarship Program and the Robotics Challenge Scholarship Program 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. Fluid Power Scholarship Application Now Available  The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation is…

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Pack Expo Presentation: Smart Pneumatics for Packaging Machines – Fluid Power Forum Episode 91 Now Live 

This episode features Frank Langro, the Director of Product Market Management, Pneumatic Automation, North America at Festo. Listen to the Podcast Here Fluid Power Forum recently hosted an education program at PACK EXPO, the large trade show for the processing and packaging industry. Our event focused on Advanced Pneumatic Solutions for Packaging Machines. We had three great presenters…

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Mechanical Engineering Recruitment Event with Northern Illinois University

Mechanical Engineering Recruitment Event March 6, 2023 | 10:00am– 2:00pm (Central Time)Rock Valley College, Northern Illinois University  As our first engagement opportunity with our latest Power Partner University, the NFPA would like to invite you to join the Mechanical Engineering Recruitment event at Northern Illinois University at Rock Valley College. This event will take place on Monday, March 6th…

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