Robust Educational Program Emphasizes Latest Fluid Power Technologies at 2014 IFPE

Jan. 27, 2014 - PRLog -- IFPE 2014 features its prestigious Technical Conference, the leading research resource for the design engineering community, with IFPE college-level courses also offered for hands-on technical knowledge on fluid power and hydraulics.

Technical Conference: March 5-7, 2014, Las Vegas Convention Center (http://www.ifpe.com/Education/General/TechnicalConference/)
IFPE’s Technical Conference is the #1 resource for information on the latest research for the design engineering community. The technical conference will emphasize new technologies and methods related to improved analysis, design, manufacture, and performance of fluid power components and systems for mobile and industrial markets. Wednesday and Thursday presentations will include keynote addresses from leading industry experts.

Courses:  March 3-4, 2014, Las Vegas Convention Center
IFPE’s college-level courses offer hands-on technical knowledge on fluid power and hydraulics. These half-day courses will benefit practicing engineers and others involved in design and manufacturing processes.

Monday, March 3
8am-12pm Overview of Fluid Power Systems
1-4pm Sizing a Hydrostatic Transmission Using Calculations

Tuesday, March 4
8am-12pm Condition Monitoring of Hydraulic Fluids
1-4pm Design of Hybrid Systems

New for 2014: a Fluid Power Seminar Series (http://www.ifpe.com/Education/General/FluidPower/), focused on industry trends and issues affecting the future of fluid power, with real-world solutions for current and future design applications, and presented by Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazine.

Full course descriptions and additional information on the education programs can be found at http://www.ifpe.com/Education/.

About the NFPA

NFPA provides a forum for the fluid power industry’s channel partners—manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, customers and educators. Its U.S. and multinational members work cooperatively in advancing hydraulic and pneumatic technology through the association’s many programs and initiatives.