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Fluid Power Forum Podcast

NFPA is now in its third year of producing our podcast, Fluid Power Forum. The podcast (which you can listen to here) aims to showcase the crucial role of hydraulics and pneumatics in our world. We’re now looking for NFPA members who are interested in being interviewed about the implementation of their company’s products. The podcast…

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Fluid Power Forum Explores Capabilities of Military ‘Robot Worm’

Episode 39 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Dr. Andrew Nuss of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). Listen below to hear how studying earthworms has led to the design of innovative tactical tunneling technology. Listen to the Podcast This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and…

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NFPA Provides Opportunities to Promote Fluid Power Technology

  By Eric Lanke NFPA President/CEO One of NFPA’s core strategic objectives is to provide our members with opportunities and resources to promote the unique strengths and inherent advantages offered by modern fluid power technology. There are a lot of ways for members to get engaged in our programs dedicated to advancing this objective. As…

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Fluid Power Forum Explores the Latest Lift Truck Technology

Episode 38 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Narendra Gupta of Hyster-Yale Group. Listen below to hear why electrifying hydraulic systems is the key to efficient material handling. [button link=” https://fluidpowerforward.nfpa.libsynpro.com/electrified-hydraulic-systems-for-top-loaders”  target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies and unique applications that…

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Fluid Power Forum Explores Industry Opportunities for Students

Episode 35 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Josh Scarbrough of Murray State University. Listen below to learn about how his involvement with NFPA workforce programs (like the Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge and Fluid Power Club) led him to a career at IFP after graduation. [button link=” https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/utilizing-educational-resources-to-secure-a-career-in-fluid-power” target=”blank”…

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Fluid Power Forum Examines the Electrification of Hydraulic Powertrains

Episode 34 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Simon Nielsen of Danfoss Power Solutions. Listen below to learn about the unique relationship between fluid power and electrification and its impact on the hydraulic powertrains of mobile equipment. [button link=” https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/electrifying-the-future-of-hydraulic-powertrains” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused…

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Fluid Power Forum Explores Integration with IoT Sensor and Control Technology

Episode 33 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Kevin Vanderslice of ifm efector, Inc. Listen below to hear about the various implementations of IoT-powered sensor and control technology and its valuable impact on the monitoring of machine conditions. [button link=” https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/iot-integration-with-sensor-and-control-technology”  target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power…

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Fluid Power Forum Discusses Capabilities of Pressure Intensifiers

Episode 32 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Brian Wheeless of IC Fluid Power. Listen below to learn about pressure intensifiers and their ability to adapt to evolving conditions and improve system efficiency. [button link=” https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/using-pressure-intensifiers-to-improve-hydraulic-system-output” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people, technologies…

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Fluid Power Forum Explores Pump and Motor Advancements

Episode 31 of Fluid Power Forum, NFPA’s fluid power industry-focused podcast, is now live. This episode features Jeff Watts and Kyle Capello of Bucher Hydraulics. Listen below to hear the two discuss the potential for improving pump and motor efficiency to keep hydraulics competitive. [button link=”https://fluidpowerforward.libsyn.com/pump-and-motor-advancements-solve-inefficiency-issues-and-keep-hydraulics-competitive” target=”blank” style=”primary”]Listen to the Podcast[/button] This fluid power industry-focused podcast highlights the people,…

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NFPA Provides Opportunities to Promote Fluid Power Technology

  By Eric Lanke NFPA President/CEO As our Board chair Ray Chambers recently communicated, the NFPA Board of Directors met virtually in late June 2020 for its annual strategic retreat. Among other topics of focus, the Board reviewed the program successes NFPA achieved in its 2019-20 fiscal year. In this post, I would like to…

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