Fluid Power Journal

Certification Success Story: Bradley Wagner

While studying agricultural and biological engineering at Penn State University, Bradley J. Wagner minored in youth and family education. Later on, he was able …

The Value of IFPS Certification

By Donna Pollander, ACA, Executive Director, International Fluid Power Society Business growth and success rely on a workforce with the right skills, in the …

Hydraulex Teamwork Drives Certification Success

How the forming of an in-house Study Group led to a significant rise in certifications. By Denise Wilson, Communications Specialist Ten years ago, the …

Prove Your Competence and Gain Confidence with IFPS Certification

By Donna Pollander, ACA, IFPS Executive Director Professional certification offers numerous benefits that IFPS has detailed many times since the inception of …

Electronic Controls Specialist (ECS)

If you currently hold an IFPS Hydraulic Specialist, Pneumatic Specialist and/or Specialist certification, the ECS is a perfect complementary certification for …

Profile: Michael Eisinger, CFPS

How and when did your career in the fluid power industry begin? At age 20, I decided I needed to better myself. I looked into a technical school to see if …

Upgraded Electronic Controls Specialist Certification Elevates Fluid Power Competency

By Donna Pollander, ACA, IFPS Executive Director The IFPS strives to keep pace with changing fluid power and motion control technologies, and the development …

Profile: J.H. Fletcher & Co.

An interview with David Cooper, Vice President of Risk Management What makes J.H. Fletcher & Co. stand out in the fluid power industry? J.H. Fletcher & …

Profile: JEM Technical

An interview with Ross A. Fisher, CFPHS, Director of Sales and Marketing What makes JEM stand out in the fluid power industry? What sets JEM apart is our …

Fluid Power Electronic Controls Specialist (ECS) Certification Upgrade

The IFPS Certification Committee is proud to release a revised, enhanced, and fine-tuned version of the ECS. The IFPS defines a Fluid Power Electronic Controls …