Fluid Power Journal

When to Replace a Pump

A frequent question in fluid power is “When should I replace my pump?” The answer is “It depends.” It depends on a multitude of factors, conditions, …

Bluetooth Embedded Amplifier Enables Wireless Configuration of Proportional Cartridges

Sun Hydraulics Corp. developed a new way to configure embedded amplifiers without using a PC or connecting with wires. This new version can be configured via a …

Offshore Technology Conference Attendance Remains Strong in 2015

Experts from the offshore energy industry around the world came together May 5-7 for the 2015 Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) at NRG Park in Houston, Tex. …

2015 <i>FIRST</i> Championship

Students Bring their Custom-Built Robots and Team Spirit to the Largest Sport for the Mind™ Showdown More than 18,000 students (ages 6 to 18) from around the …

Collaborative Staffing Plan to Support Fluid Power Research, Education, and Promotion

Months after launching a new giving and recognition society within the NFPA Education and Technology Foundation to increase support for fluid power education …

NIST Funds a Fluid Power Advanced Manufacturing Consortium

By Brad Bohlmann, CCEFP Sustainability Director The Regents of the University of Minnesota, in partnership with the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), …

2015 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference

August 10-12, 2015  •  Westin Chicago North Shore, Wheeling, IL The Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC) is NFPA’s highly anticipated …

CFC Maintenance Training® Celebrates 25-Year Milestone

CFC Maintenance Training®, a division of CFC-Solar Inc., celebrates 25 years as a global leader in providing industrial skills training and consulting for …

Holmatro Cylinders Chosen for Snorre A Platform

In early 2015, Holmatro Industrial Equipment and its Norwegian dealer EIVA-SAFEX AS jointly supplied 64 cylinders, each with a capacity of 536 tons, to the …

Atos SpA Acquires North American Master Distributor

Atos SpA acquired full ownership of Fluid Power Associates, Inc., an importation, distribution, and repair center for electro-hydraulic components in which it …