Fluid Power Journal

Shipments, Exports Down in 2020 Due to Pandemic

NFPA report cites industry’s economic impact— By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor Exports and shipments of fluid power products were down in 2020 …

Improved Productivity, Performance Top Needs of Fluid Power Companies

NFPA Technology Roadmap charts R&D agenda By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor — Better productivity and performance are among the top …

NFPA Fluid Power Clubs Conduct Hands-On Projects

This academic year, the National Fluid Power Association supported 13 Fluid Power Clubs on university campuses across the country. The goal of this …

NFPA Names Robotics Challenge Scholarship Winner

The National Fluid Power Association recently announced Caleb Qiu of Midland, Michigan, as the winner of the 2021 NFPA Robotics Challenge Scholarship. Despite …

NFPA Welcomes New Economics Manager

The National Fluid Power Association recently announced Sam Diedrich as its new economic and statistical services manager. Diedrich joined NFPA on June 22. He …

Registration Open for August NFPA Economic Conference

Registration is now open for the National Fluid Power Association’s 2021 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference set for Aug. 16-18 in Chicago.  Focusing …

NFPA Awards Fluid Power Scholarships

The National Fluid Power Association’s Education and Technology Foundation has awarded scholarships to fifteen students pursuing fluid power technology …

Manufacturing Institute Hosts Roundtable on Hiring Veterans

The Manufacturing Institute will hold a virtual roundtable discussion on recruiting and retaining talent from among military veterans. The program is May 14 at …

Presentation Highlights FAME Training Program

An April 29 virtual event gives fluid power employers and others a chance to learn about FAME – the Federation for Advanced Manufacturing Education – a …

Michigan Tech Wins NFPA Vehicle Challenge

By Michael Degan, Fluid Power Journal Editor Michigan Technological University won the overall champion prize in the National Fluid Power Association’s 2021 …