Fluid Power Mobile Technology – Past Achievements and Future Opportunities
Since this is the off-highway issue, it seems like a good time to reflect on the advances made in the mobile industry over the last 46 years and two …
IFPS Membership – What Do You Make of It?
I am sometimes questioned about the IFPS logo on my shirt. Once I was asked if it was a symbol for some type of “secret society.” This gave me a chuckle …
IFPS Certification is a Bright Idea
Have you ever wondered what happens when you flip on a light switch? Fluid power might not be the first thing that comes to mind, but electricity suppliers and …
Wake-Up Call
If you are reading this article, you probably already know what fluid power is, how most of us ended up in this field, and how hard it is to find your …
Increasing Awareness, Strengthening Our Industry
I would like to thank each and every member of the IFPS for making the Society what it is today. There is a bond of professional fellowship among us that I …
Fluid Power Profitability – The Power of a Business Accelerator Model
There is untapped profitability to uncover for the design and engineering teams sizing up hydraulic and pneumatic sealing and bearing systems for specialized …
What is Your Competitive Advantage?
The fluid power marketplace is competitive; no one disputes this statement. In order to thrive in today’s market, you need to ask yourself some important …
The Fluid Power Educational Foundation – Evolving with the Needs of the Industry
The Fluid Power Educational Foundation (FPEF) has charted a new course focusing on two major missions over the calendar year 2014. Our primary mission is to …
Next-Generation Hydraulics: Efficient Machines, Precise Control
In today’s hydraulic marketplace, manufacturers and end users need efficient equipment they can rely on to get the job done. Regardless of the end …
MOOCs and the Future of Fluid Power Education
Fluid power is an important enabling technology for mechanical, agricultural, and aerospace engineering. These disciplines graduate over 20,000 engineers a …
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