Fluid Power Forum

Doug is the Application Engineering Supervisor for HAWE North America, a manufacturer of hydraulic power units, pumps, valves and cylinders. HAWE will be showcasing their water resistant hydraulics that help deliver power to speed boats at IFPE – the International Fluid Power Exposition -- and we invited Doug into our forum to learn more about these applications and the fluid power systems that ma...

Dave Heiling is a Technology Manager at Nott Company, a supplier of fluid power products and systems, industrial products and custom rubber fabrication including software and controls options to enhance performance and control of fluid power systems. Dave recently gave a presentation at one of our Quartey Conferences on lowering emission in turf care applications through hybrid-electro systems. We...

Barun Acharya is an Electrification Systems Application Engineering Manager for Parker Hannifin, a diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. Parker Hannifin will be exhibiting several hydraulic-electric hybrid systems for implement control in mobile ap...

Matt is the Vice President of Sales at Poclain, an independent industrial company specialized in the design, manufacture and sales of hydrostatic transmissions. Poclain will be showcasing multiple of their new drive solutions for dedicated platforms at IFPE – the International Fluid Power Exposition -- and we invited Matt into our forum to learn more about these applications and the fluid power sy...

Chris is a Business Development Manager of Electrification for Parker Hannifin, a diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. Parker Hannifin will be exhibiting several hydraulic-electric hybrid systems for implement control in mobile applications at IFP...

Tom is a Design Engineer for Project Phoenix, a manufacturing company formed in 2014 as a research and development skunkworks project of Empire Southwest, one of the largest Caterpillar dealers in the world. Project Phoenix now holds dozens of granted domestic and international patents on its new Independent Electrohydraulic System technology. After eight years of development and testing, Project...

Chuck Tuggle is a Systems Application Engineer at Hydra-Power Systems, a manufacturer of intergrated circuit hydraulic manifolds and custom hydraulic power units. We recently saw a video of their Dynaset KPL attachment on a Bobcat Toolcat that uses hydraulics to powerwash streets in a record time. Today, we invited him into our forum to learn more about this application and the fluid power system...

Adam Kimmel is the Principal an Founder of ASK Consulting Solutions, a technical content writing and strategy firm. Adam was recently commissioned by the organizers of IFPE – the International Fluid Power Exposition – to write a white paper on technology advancements driving the fluid power market forward, and we invited him into our forum to learn more about those findings and what they might mea...

Bill Fucich is a Senior Sales Engineer for Volkmann, a manufacturer of high-performance pneumatic vacuum conveyors. We recently saw an article in the trade press about their new line of enclosed pneumatic vacuum conveyors, used to transfer powders, pellets, and other bulk materials without risk of contamination, and we invited him into our forum to learn more about this application and the fluid p...

Jesse DeSanto is a National Product Development Manager for Cobots and Soft Robotics at SMC Corporation, a leading manufacturer of pneumatic control devices for automation. Today, we invited Jesse into our forum to learn about the pneumatic cobots that are ensuring accurate and repeatable results in medical industry automation. Contact Jesse: JDeSanto@smcusa.com SMC's End Effectors for Collaborati...

Marty is the Market Manager for E-Mobility and AE Cooling Systems at HYDAC, a provider of fluid power solutions to OEMs, manufacturers and end-users of a variety of heavy-duty mobile and industrial equipment. We invited him into our forum to learn more about E-Mobility and the electrification of off-highway hydraulic equipment.  Contact Marty: Marty. Christianson@hydacusa.com   Connect with the ho...

Brian Steward is a professor of Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and Saxon Ryan is an assistant teaching professor, both at Iowa State University. We invited them into our forum to learn more about ISU's Power Partner University status and how it's impacting their students and members of industry. Contact Brian bsteward@iastate.edu Contact Saxon saxon@iastate.edu Learn more about the NFPA P...

Sandro Quintero is a Business Driver for Automation at Festo, a global manufacturer of process control and factory automation solutions. Sandro presented on the subject of Smart Pneumatics in Packaging Machine applications at one of NFPA's recent Quarterly Conferences, and we invited him into our forum to hear some of that content and learn more about how Smart Pneumatics is reducing energy consum...

DJ O'Konek is the ESS Group Manager from Nott Company and Bob Grinstead is Founder and Chief Executive Officer from Zeuss Electric Chassis, a customer of Nott Company. Today, we invited them into our forum to learn about their unique partnership and how it is creating the latest hydraulic advancements in electrified truck chassis applications. Contact DJ: www.nottco.com or dj.okonek@nottco.com Con...

Tim Olthoff is the chief engineer for Parker Hannifin Aerospace in their Hydraulic Systems Division. Today, we invited Tim into our forum to learn about some innovative applications of hydraulics in the aerospace market. Contact Tim at tolthoff@parker.com   Register for Future NFPA Quarterly Conferences: https://nfpahub.com/events/conferences/regional/ Connect with the host Eric Lanke at  elanke@n...

Antigone Sharris is Chair and Full Time Faculty in the Engineering Technology Department of Triton College in River Grove, Illinois. Triton College is a Hub School is NFPA's Fast Track to Fluid Power program, a workforce development initiative designed to create stronger connections between technical colleges, industry partners, and local teachers by engaging multiple education levels in the commu...

Michael Cook is the Global Segment Director for Off-Highway & Marketing Americas Segment Manager for Fluid Power and Domenico Tucci is the Team Lead for IoT Client Solutions. Both work at Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, one of the world's leading developers, manufacturers and suppliers of precision seals, bearings and custom-molded polymer components. On this episode, we discuss Trelleborg's contrib...

Jeremiah Allshouse is a Product Manager of Element Technology at Schroeder Industries. Jeremiah was a speaker at the December 2021 NFPA and FPIC Quarterly Conference. You can learn more about upcoming conferences on nfpahub.com . Today, we invited Jeremiah into our forum to hear some of the content from his conference presentation and learn more about Schroeder's work with electric hydraulic syste...

Justin Katz is a Manager for Product Management of Vacuum Automation at Schmalz, a market leader in vacuum automation and ergonomic handling solutions. Justin is a speaker at the June 2022 NFPA and FPIC Quarterly Conference, an event co-hosted with PMMI that will focus on pneumatic solutions for packaging machines. You can learn more about the June event as well as upcoming conferences on nfpahub....

Daniel Strati is the North American Sales Manager for Hydrolico, a distributor of renowned hydraulic and pneumatic products and components. Today, we invited Daniel into our forum to learn more about the unique role of hydraulics in almond harvesting equipment. Learn More: https://international.hydrolico.com/en/blog/realization/forged-rods-for-harvesting-almonds   Contact Daniel: dstrati@hydrolico...

Daniella Gonzalez-Olgren is the Product Manager of Valves at Festo, a leading supplier of pneumatic and electrical automation technology. Today, we invited her into our forum to learn more about their digital pneumatics technology and its impact on the food packaging process. Learn More: https://www.festo.com/vtem   Contact Daniella: daniella.gonzalezolgren@festo.com   Connect with the host Eric L...

Russ Farrell is the Applications Engineering Manager at HED Controls, a leading designer of electronic control systems for mobile equipment applications. We invited him into our forum to learn more about their solution for increasing fuel efficiency in hydraulic refuse vehicles. Learn more about HED Controls: https://www.hedcontrols.com/ Contact Russ: rfarrell@hedcontrols.com Connect with the host...

Valeria Tirelli is the CEO and Alberto Tacconelli is the General Manager of Aidro, a manufacturer of components for hydraulic solutions. Today, we invited them into our forum to learn more about their groundbreaking 3D printing technology and how it's being used to produce efficient and high-quality components for fluid power applications. Contact Valeria: valeria.tirelli@aidro.it Contact Alberto:...

Luis Rodriguez is an Assistant Professor and Daniel Williams is an Associate Professor, both of Mechanical Engineering at Milwaukee School of Engineering. We invited them into our forum to learn more about what MSOE is doing, as one of NFPA's Power Partner Universities, to get its students involved in fluid power education and careers. Learn more about the Power Partner University program: https:/...

Jeremy Flasch is a Product Manager in the Electrical Division of FORCE America – an employee-owned manufacturer, distributor and integrator that provides systems and components to the on- and off-highway mobile markets. We invited him into our forum to learn more about a unique, electronically-controlled application of hydraulics – the precise dispersal and spreading of snow melt from on-highway t...