Wisconsin Engineering News (United States)

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.

Tormach, LLC announced it has completed its expansion which features a new training center that seats up to 14 students with its own machine shop, kitchen and outside entrance.

Tekra Corporation, a 3M Preferred Converter, announces the addition of 3M™ Quick Bonding Adhesive 360 Family to their extensive distribution line of 3M products. 3M™ Quick Bonding Adhesive 360 has more strength with using less adhesive.

Complete instructions for holding an NFPA Fluid Power Challenge are now available online. The NFPA Fluid Power Challenge is a competition that challenges eighth grade students to solve an engineering problem using hydraulics and pneumatics.

Ayres Associates of Wisonsin has joined the Green Business Bureau to improve the company’s environmental awareness and sustainable practices.

Schmit Prototypes Offering 15% New Orders Through September

With an impressive attendance of 245 individuals, feedback identified diverse speakers, topic content and multiple networking opportunities as the highlights of this year’s IEOC.

Vorpahl Fire and Safety did not build its business with commercial wind generation in mind, but it's one of many companies that consider that industry a key opportunity for expansion.

Tekra Corporation, a 3M Preferred Converter, announces the addition of 3M™ Dual Lock™ Reclosable Fasteners to their extensive distribution line of 3M products.

It doesn't get any better than this; a hybrid that is both luxurious and fuel efficient? The 2011 Lincoln MKZ is at the top of its class in terms of gas mileage.

The RPM multiplier increases native spindle speed by a factor of 3

Schmit Prototypes bought the new Haas VM Series machine.

Triangle Manufacturing Company now offers black lazy susan bearings to cater to those who want the ease and functionality of a turntable without a noticeable bearing.

Rapid International USA has named FESCO Direct LLC to distribute their Rapidmix Continuous Mixing Plant. Uses include roller compacted concrete, road base stabilization, soil remediation and stabilization, and other continuous mixing applications.

The National Fluid Power Association’s (NFPA’s) Fluid Power Challenge was part of the inaugural Boiler Tech Challenge 2010 held recently at the Purdue College of Technology in Columbus, IN.

Live demos now available in Southern California

The 2010 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference will offer critical insight for professionals across the fluid power supply chain into — Economics, Market Forecasts, Supply Chain Advantage, and unparalleled Networking Opportunities.

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) Foundation Board of Directors would like to congratulate Cleveland Community College and Marquette University for being awarded the Fall 2010 gifts.

Tekra announces the launch of ProTek Weatherable Clear Polyester, a new UV resistant hardcoated polyester with superior optical properties. The film blocks over 99% of UVA, UVB, and UVC light, the light that yellows and cracks plastics and fades ink.

Details on the latest free resource for manufacturing professionals looking for a solution to their plastic bonding issues has been released by PlasmaTreating.com.

Tekra Corporation announces the launch of ProTek® Flame Retardant Clear Polycarbonate, a UL94 V-0 rated polycarbonate with a clear hardcoat placed on the first surface. It is used in applications such as aerospace and hazardous environment controls.

More than 100 industry leaders from National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) member companies converged on Laguna Beach, CA February 24 – 27 for the 2010 NFPA Annual Conference.

The National Fluid Power Association’s (NFPA) Fluid Power Challenge is featured in a new documentary recently produced by Milwaukee Public Television (MPTV).

Dorner’s new 3D CAD drawing software allows for more accurate & realistic conveyor application design. Engineers will enjoy greater flexibility & dimensions nearly 100 times more precise.

More than 100 industry leaders from National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) member companies will be converging on Laguna Beach, CA February 24 – 27 for the 2010 NFPA Annual Conference.

Local engineers, contractors and owners saw a field demonstration of two Geopier technologies on poor soil building sites in Milwaukee. The Geopier methods reinforced the soft, compressible soils without resorting to expensive pile foundations.

The PCNC 770 offers the proven performance of the best selling PCNC 1100 Series II in a smaller package.

The Contribution will be sent to American Red Cross

On January 5th. 2010 Fusion Babbitting Company Milwaukee, Wisconsin has received ISO 9001: 2008 quality management systems standards certification

47 teams, nearly 200 students from 26 middle schools, successfully competed in the Challenge in four locations—Marquette University and Milwaukee School of Engineering in WI; Harper College in IL; and the University of Minnesota in MN.

"It's fun." "It's a very cool experience. I want to learn more." "I love working with fluid power." That's what eighth-graders were saying on November 5 and 6 at the NFPA Fluid Power Challenge workshop day.

The Small Business Commerce Association (SBCA) is pleased to announce that Michael F Simon Builders Inc has been selected for the 2009 Best of Business Award in the General Contractors category.

NFPA is building on the great success of the December 2008 Fluid Power Challenge by expanding to four locations in December 2009. Contributions are needed to help support the December 2009 Challenge.

Dorner now provides around-the-clock maintenance and service-related expertise on its new hotline: 1.888.417.3515.

An impressive attendance of 302 individuals received an expanded return on their investment. Attendee evaluations illustrated the importance of economics, market forecasts, research, education, and networking as being instrumental to their success.

Patriot Taxiway Industries has hired Air Force veteran Earl Morgan to fill the position of Military Sales and Marketing Channel Lead.

Representatives from 19 NFPA member companies worked with NFPA and the National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) to complete the Technology Roadmap for the Fluid Power Industry. Research objectives and technology advances are identified.

The NFPA Education and Technology Foundation gratefully acknowledges Sun Hydraulics Corporation for becoming the first NFPA member company to reach the “Legacy Builder” giving level.

MEGTEC Systems Inc. has developed a simple, easy-to-use laboratory coating line designed for short production runs.

NFPA is hosting the 2009 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference on August 18 – 19, 2009. Join Dr. Bill Conerly, Principal with Conerly Consulting LLC, as he spends 2 minutes discussing what attendees can expect at this year’s IEOC.

The interchangeable carbide insert system uses the popular TTS geometry for affordable quick change tooling.

NFPA is hosting the 2009 Industry and Economic Outlook Conference on August 18 – 19, 2009. Join Alan Beaulieu, Economist with the Institute for Trend Research, as he spends 2 minutes discussing what attendees can expect at this year’s IEOC.

A video showing the innovative approaches eighth graders took to solving an engineering problem at the December 2008 National Fluid Power Association (NFPA’s) Fluid Power Challenge is now available online.

This day-and a-half event offers hard data and expert analysis on tomorrow’s economic environment— augmented with an additional focus into the technology breakthroughs likely to impact the fluid power supply chain in the years ahead.