Wisconsin Engineering News (United States)

Two new technical documents and a new technical report have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).

Industry leaders from across the fluid power supply chain will converge on Hawaii, March 7-10, 2012 for the 2012 NFPA Annual Conference, one of the best opportunities for industry decision-makers to come together for education and networking.

FEECO’s state-of-the-art lab facility offers “free of charge” agglomeration feasibility tests for customers in need of material solutions or process optimization.

NFPA is accepting nominations for the 2012 Fluid Power Innovation Award, a fluid power technology award program for innovative engineers and technicians who are using fluid power to address the needs of their customers.

Designers of pneumatic systems have the opportunity to learn from a leading expert on ISO 4414 by joining the NFPA for the first in a series of six one-hour webinars, to be held January 26, 2012 starting at 2:00 p.m. Eastern / 1:00 p.m. Central.

The Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council recognizes FEECO International, Inc. as a “Green Professional” under the Green Masters Program.

Caterpillar’s Global Product Manager, Kenneth Gray, will be one of the featured speakers at the 2012 National Fluid Power Association Annual Conference. He will address more than 100 industry leaders and member companies, March 6 - 10, 2012.

Tormach LLC, a premier manufacturer of affordable CNC mills and accessories, announces the addition of a CNC Drag Knife to the existing product line of milling accessories.

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is pleased to recognize Erling Skaar and Dr. Odd Arild Olsen, PhD as the recipients of the first-ever NFPA Innovation Award, given to individuals for using fluid power technology in innovative ways.

A RECORD-BREAKING attendance of 304 individuals attended the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) 2011 Industry & Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC).

A record-breaking number of National Fluid Power Association member companies, invited guests and fluid power-related industry professionals will converge on Schaumburg, IL for the 2011 NFPA Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC).

Company adds staff in Wisconsin following recent acquisition

The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation has launched a new Challenge Grant Program to award grants to schools and educational institutions.

Pittsburgh-based engineering and environmental consulting firm expands operations to 21 offices.

Vote now in the 2011 Products of the Year Competition sponsored by Consulting-Specifying Engineer Magazine

Join NFPA at the intersection of marketing and strategy for the highly-acclaimed Industry and Economic Outlook Conference (IEOC), August 15-17, 2011, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Conference Center, Schaumberg, Illinois.

Herker Industries has poised itself to meet increased customer demand due to the economic recovery by adding a Nakamura-Tome WT 250II state-of-the-art CNC turning center to its equipment portfolio.

My product of the spring vote goes to Ergodyne’s, Tenacious Holdings, 6000 series of pop-up portable work shelters known simply as SHAX™. These utility tents are both versatile and durable providing protection from sun, wind and rain.

Tormach LLC announced the release of its’ new modular vacuum chuck system as an affordable solution for vacuum workholding.

Herker Industries has added a Hyundai-V50D Vertical Machining Center to its equipment portfolio. The V50D has a pallet changer for increased efficiency, accommodates 24 tools and is ideally suited for the manufacture of parts up to 26" x 20" x 19"

The key to increasing the efficiency of facilities and programs is “visioning beyond bricks and mortar,” writes President David Robillard, Performa Justice Group, and retired Warden Bob Hood.

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has launched a fluid power technology award program for innovative engineers and technicians who are using fluid power to address their needs of their customers. Nominations are now being accepted.

Tekra Corporation announces a new product to their line of hardcoated films. Marnot® Advanced Clear Polyester is a new hardcoated film with enhanced chemical & abrasion resistance, along with better pencil hardness, for the screen printing market.

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) will host the 52nd National Conference on Fluid Power (NCFP) March 23 – 25, 2011 during IFPE 2011 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is partnering with the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) to host half-day, in-depth college level technical courses for practicing engineers at IFPE 2011 on March 21-22, 2011.

National Fluid Power Association will host the Innovations Center at IFPE 2011

New workshop dates have been posted for March and April 2011.

National Fluid Power Association will host a meeting of leaders from fluid power associations around the world at IFPE 2011.

The National Fluid Power Association creates a forum for the fluid power industry and its customers at IFPE 2011.

Three new technical documents have recently been published and are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).

Posturally, the online source of research-based information on posture and pain relief - the holistic way - has been named a featured consultant by Business Consulting Buzz.

Vorpahl Fire and Safety is proud to unveil its new in-house hi visibility clothing custom logo program. Want to give your workforce some additional high visibility? Want to have your organization stand out from the rest?

This week Tormach launched new specialty jaw plates for 5” Vises, available for sale at www.tormach.com.

Industry leaders from across the fluid power supply chain will converge on Bonita Springs, Florida, February 16 – 19 for the 2011 Annual Conference of the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA).

Tormach, LLC announced the release of Tool Assistant, a new software for managing tool tables, tool offsets, tool measurement for Tormach PCNC mills and other Mach3 controlled CNC mill systems.

Our firm has had numerous cases involving the measuring of slip resistance under both dry and wet conditions. Most were settled before trial; however, some were tried, which resulted in us successfully demonstrating the English XL before the jury.

Preventing serious tap water scalds is relatively easy. You must realize the hazards of too hot tap water. You then need a basic knowledge of your water heater’s thermostat function. Finally, you must conduct a simple test to ensure 120°F water.

CO is a very deadly gas. To prevent CO poisoning in your home involving your home's fuel heating equipment annual checks need to be conducted in furnace, heater etc. Also if you do not have a CO detector in your home, install one as soon as possible.

Wert-Berater, Inc. is a leading provider of feasibility, valuation, market, and highest and best use studies in the residential devlopment industry. Please visit our website at www.Wert-Berater.com

Matrix World keeps the public informed on the benefits of using electromagnetic cell phone radiation protection.

New workshop dates have been posted for January, February and March 2011.

Just in time for the holidays, Tormach is giving customers the options to give the gift of machinery.

Wisconsin Oven designed and manufactured a gas fired batch oven to cure composite honeycomb material for aircraft manufacturing.

Three new fluid power classroom exercise kits—a lifter, rotational arm and clamp—are now available from the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Education and Technology Foundation.

Posturally Blog Recieves Ergonomic Safety Award

Tekra Corporation announces the launch of Dura-Go ProTek Weatherable Clear Polyester film, a new UV resistant hardcoated polyester for HP Indigo printers, that blocks over 99% of UV light. Applications for the film include faceplates and overlays.

National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has named two new members to the NFPA board of directors -- Marc A. Weston, Sauer-Danfoss Inc., and Phil McCluskey, Caterpillar Inc.

National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is pleased to announce that Nucor chief operating officer John Ferriola will be the keynote speaker at the 2011 NFPA Annual Conference.

MEP Outsourcing India Offer (MEP) engineering design services like Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Design and drafting services for your dream construction

Report confirms that using clean, dry tools and maintaining proper drawbar lubrication will eliminate collet slip problems.