NFPA to Present Advanced Hydraulics Conference at iVT EXPO 2024

By Elexus Comyne | January 10, 2024 |

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has entered into a partnership agreement with UKI Media & Events to convene and co-locate an advanced hydraulics conference for off-highway vehicle and fluid power engineers at iVT EXPO, to be held August 21-22, 2024, in Chicago, IL. iVT EXPO is an annual exposition for the off-highway vehicle design…

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Call for Proposals – Fluid Power and the Drive Towards Preventative and Predictive Maintenance

By Elexus Comyne | January 2, 2024 |

Quarterly Technology Conference March 7, 2024Virtual Delivery  The National Fluid Power Association and MSOE’s Fluid Power Industrial Consortium have identified a session topic for the Quarterly Technology Conference that will be held virtually on March 7, 2024: “Fluid Power and the Drive Towards Preventative and Predictive Maintenance.” We are now seeking presentation proposals from NFPA members,…

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NFPA Technology Task Forces Meet; Seeking More OEM Participation

By Elexus Comyne | October 25, 2023

The NFPA Technology Roadmap identified a number of machine-level technology trends that are actively shaping the future of the fluid power industry. These trends include the increasing electrification, connectivity, and autonomous functionality of both the mobile and industrial machines that use fluid power in their power or control systems. To better understand these trends, and…

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Interact Analysis MIO Report Updated

By Elexus Comyne | October 25, 2023 |

The Manufacturing Industry Output Tracker from Interact Analysis has been updated and is now available to download for NFPA members. This report quantifies the total value of manufacturing production with deep granularity – for over 35 industries, across 44 countries, and presenting 15 years of historical data – for a complete business cycle, pre-recession to…

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New Forecasts from Oxford Economics: Updates on the UAW Strike

By Elexus Comyne | September 26, 2023 |

Quarterly country and industry forecast reports from Oxford Economics have been updated on NFPA’s member hub. Insights include impacts of the UAW strike on the motor vehicle industry and updates on China’s industrial production. Oxford Economics produces quarterly forecast reports for over 60 countries and 10+ industries. These reports highlight forecast drivers and constraints with…

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New Oxford Economics Industry Briefings Available

By Elexus Comyne | September 6, 2023 |

Monthly briefings for 11 different industries have been updated on NFPA’s member hub. These short reports are produced by Oxford Economics and give quick insights into important industries. Highlights include: Engineering and Metal Goods: Construction: These reports and more are available to all NFPA member on the member hub. Questions? Contact Sam Diedrich at sdiedrich@nfpa.com…

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Volunteers Needed – NFPA Launching New Technology Task Forces

By Elexus Comyne | August 22, 2023

NFPA recently released the 2023 update to its Technology Roadmap for the Fluid Power Industry. That document can be accessed here. Among the many things it features are the machine-level technology trends that are actively shaping the future of the fluid power industry. These trends include the increasing electrification, connectivity, and autonomous functionality of both…

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NFPA Publishes 2023 Update to Fluid Power Technology Roadmap

By Elexus Comyne | August 16, 2023

A new publication, the 2023 NFPA Technology Roadmap: Improving the Design, Manufacture and Function of Fluid Power Components and Systems, has been published by the National Fluid Power Association. Copies can be downloaded after a brief registration process on our website. Every other year, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) engages with stakeholders across the…

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