Profile: Randy Bobbitt, CFPS
Why did you decide to work in the fluid power industry? The fluid power industry found me in 1985 when Hydro-Line Mfg., a well-known industrial tie-rod …
Making a Difference
Ever know one of those kids who made a mistake he or she didn’t recover from? Someone you knew or loved who blindly got caught up in things by making bad …
Vacuum Lifting Fundamentals
There is often much confusion with regards to the units used to measure the vacuum level being generated in an application. This article explains which ones …
Stillwater Elevates Engineering
Industry, government, and academic leaders from the greater Stillwater region in Oklahoma gathered for a National Engineering Forum (NEF) regional dialogue, …
In Memoriam: James Irenaeus “Jim” Morgan
James Morgan, formerly of Kenosha and Hales Corners (Milwaukee), Wis., died on March 24, 2016 at the age of 92. In 1960, Mr. Morgan was a Founding Member of …
Fluid Power Challenge Re-Cap: Alexandria Technical and Community College
Alexandria Technical and Community College (ATCC) hosted an NFPA Fluid Power Challenge event for the first time on its campus on February 24, 2016, where 68 …
NFPA Elects Tricia Fulton to be Chairwoman of the Board of Directors
The NFPA officially has elected Tricia Fulton, the CFO at Sun Hydraulics, to be the Chairwoman of the Board of Directors for the 2016-17 fiscal year. Fulton is …
NFPA’s Day on Capitol Hill
by Eric Lanke, NFPA CEO Thanks to all the NFPA members who joined me February 9-10 for our first “day” on Capitol Hill. Representatives of Caterpillar, …
FPEF Fundraising Initiative that GIVES money
FPEF raised over $2,500 (more than enough for a full scholarship) with its 2016 Calendar Lottery. One fluid power student will receive a scholarship in April. …
2016 IFPS Spring Meeting
Special thanks to the 35 IFPS members who recently met in San Diego, California, to conduct the IFPS 2016 spring meeting. These dedicated members steer the …
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