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    • National Fluid Power Association (NFPA)

    Milwaukee, WI 53124

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    About National Fluid Power Association (NFPA)

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    6737 W. Washington St.
    Suite 2350
     Milwaukee, WI 53124
    United States
    https://www.nfpa.com/home.htm
    (414) 778-3344

    More Info on National Fluid Power Association (NFPA)

    Since its founding in 1953, the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has worked to promote fluid power technology and support the entire fluid power supply chain. The association now includes over 340 member companies which work together to address industry needs and success. 

    Articles & News

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    System Design

    A Guide to Basic Components in Modern Fluid Power Systems

    Feb. 22, 2024
    Learn the role various components play in creating intelligent hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
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    Sensors & Software

    Sensors in Fluid Power Bring a Range of Design Opportunities

    Feb. 12, 2024
    Benefits ranging from improved precision and control to enhanced machine monitoring are possible when integrating sensors into fluid power systems.
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    Hydraulics

    2024 Recession Presents Fluid Power Industry Opportunities for Investment

    Dec. 12, 2023
    With a mild recession predicted for 2024, fluid power manufacturers should use this time to invest in their business and prepare for the rebound coming in the second half of the...
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    Advancements in hydraulic component and system designs will help to ensure they remain a vital part of various machine and vehicle designs.
    Hydraulics

    Assessing Future Design Needs for Hydraulics and Pneumatics

    Aug. 30, 2023
    The 2023 NFPA Technology Roadmap outlines the key areas in which the fluid power industry should focus future development initiatives.
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    Hydraulic shipments for construction equipment and other heavy machinery remained positive in the second quarter of 2023.
    Hydraulics

    Strong Second Quarter for Fluid Power and Customer Markets

    Aug. 15, 2023
    Manufacturers in the fluid power industry and its customer markets report a strong second quarter but anticipate a potential cooling in demand for the second half of 2023.
    Bosch
    Manufacturing of the Bosh Fuel Cell Power Module will occur at its Stuttgart-Feuerbach plant.
    Technologies

    This Week in Power & Motion: Bosch Begins Volume Production for Fuel Cell Power Module

    July 21, 2023
    Bosch is set to manufacture fuel cell modules at facilities in Germany, China and the U.S., NFPA adds workforce engagement meeting to IEOC agenda, and more industry news you may...

    Videos & Resources

    National Fluid Power Association
    Hydraulic and pneumatic shipments rose in August 2023.
    Hydraulics

    Fluid Power Shipments Rise in August 2023

    Oct. 9, 2023
    NFPA data shows shipments of hydraulics and pneumatics increased compared to the previous month.
    National Fluid Power Association
    Hydraulic and pneumatic shipments in July 2023.
    Hydraulics

    Pneumatic Shipments Continue on Positive Trajectory

    Sept. 19, 2023
    NFPA data shows pneumatics remain a positive sector for fluid power as shipments continued to increase in July 2023.
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    Nfpa Hydraulic Pneumatic Shipments June2023
    Hydraulics

    Hydraulic and Pneumatic Shipments Dip in June 2023

    Aug. 7, 2023
    NFPA data shows a slight decline in shipments for hydraulics and pneumatics compared to the previous month.
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    Nfpa Hydraulicand Pneumatic Shipments May2023
    Hydraulics

    Hydraulic and Pneumatic Shipments Up Again in May

    July 17, 2023
    NFPA reports shipments for pneumatics, mobile hydraulics, and industrial hydraulics increased in May 2023 compared to the previous month.
    National Fluid Power Association
    Nfpa April2023 Hydraulicand Pneumatic Shipments
    Hydraulics

    Fluid Power Shipments Begin to Plateau

    June 12, 2023
    NFPA's fluid power shipment and order data shows shipments for hydraulics and pneumatics have begun to plateau.
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    Eleven teams took part in the final competition at Danfoss Power Solutions' facility in Ames, IA.
    Hydraulics

    NFPA Fluid Power Vehicle Challenge Provides Real-World Engineering Experience

    June 1, 2023
    The vehicle challenge tasks students with designing and building a vehicle incorporating fluid power technologies, offering the opportunity for a hands-on, real-world engineering...

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    This Week in Power & Motion: Roll Force Load Cell Hydraulic Press Aids Sensor Testing

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    Fluid Power Will Continue to be Important Part of CONEXPO 2026

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    Hydraulics are an important component of excavators and other off-highway machines
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    This Week in Power & Motion: NFPA Seeks Proposals for Advanced Hydraulics Conference

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    Incorporation of electronics and IoT is shifting fluid power designs
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    Fluid Power is Expanding Beyond Hydraulics and Pneumatics

    March 20, 2024
    The NFPA's addition of a new member category demonstrates the ongoing evolution of the fluid power industry.
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    This Week in Power & Motion: Volvo Group Delivers Electric Vehicles to Waste & Recycling Customer

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