Posts Tagged ‘NFPA Foundation’
IFPS Announces the Fluid Power Hall of Fame Class of 2023
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. They established a special award to acknowledge individuals who have dedicated their careers and have made significant contributions to…
Read MoreIFPS Announces New Locations for Certification Training
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: IFPS is excited to announce that their highly sought-after in-person Hydraulic Specialist Review Training…
Read More2022 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship Winner Seeking Summer 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 uses pneumatics in the competition robot. The goal of…
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 MoreIFPE 2023 – Back Like it Never Left
We are halfway through IFPE 2023, and it couldn’t be going better. Our staff has enjoyed learning more about your companies and meeting you. All your staff at NFPA wants to thank you for all of the efforts that you have put in to help grow the fluid power industry. We couldn’t fulfill our mission…
Read More3D Smart Sensors Assist Operators with Mobile Machines – Fluid Power Forum Ep. 90 Now Live!
Kevin is the Director of Sales and Marketing of Mobile Industry at ifm efector, a leader in sensor and control technology products for the On/Off Highway Market. Kevin previously spoke on our forum about IoT integration with sensor and control technology. Today, he is going to speak with us about their 3D camera assistance for…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Episode 89: State of Play: Electrification of Mobile Machines
Jason is the Director of Global Standards and Compliance at the Association of Equipment Manufacturers – a trade association that represents both construction and agriculture equipment manufacturers. Jason has been doing a lot of work with AEM members through their Engine Emissions Strategy Task Force to understand, describe, and plan for the electrification of mobile…
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 MoreThis Holiday Season, We are Thankful for YOU
This holiday season, we are thankful for each of our members. All your staff at NFPA want to thank you for all of the efforts that you have put in to help grow the fluid power industry. We couldn’t fulfill our mission without your dedication and support. Enjoy this time off with your loved ones,…
Read MoreFluid Power Forum Episode 87: Water Resistant Hydraulics Delivers Power to Speed Boats
Doug is the Application Engineering Supervisor for HAWE North America, a manufacturer of hydraulic power units, pumps, valves and cylinders. HAWE will be showcasing their water resistant hydraulics that help deliver power to speed boats at IFPE – the International Fluid Power Exposition — and we invited Doug into our forum to learn more about…
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