Established in 1962, the Fluid Power Institute (FPI) at MSOE is a leader in fluid power education, motion control, research and evaluation, distinguishing itself as one of the nationβs foremost academic fluid power research laboratories. To further support its industrial partners, the FPI has established the Fluid Power Industrial Consortium (FPIC) to provide quarterly half-day […]
AISES sponsoring STEM energy challenge for native youth
The Assistant Secretary of Indian Affairs (AS-IA) Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED), Division of Energy and Mineral Development (DEMD) has partnered with AISES to present the Energy Challenge (EC) for American Indian/Alaskan Native youth in grades 9-12. The EC is an energy-specific science fair designed to engage and encourage high school students […]
Nice to see the old fluid power Chainless Challenge taking a new direction
One of my earliest road trips when I began covering fluid power was just across town, to Cleveland’s east sideβwhere I was asked to cover the Parker Hannifin Chainless Challenge. It was the kind of assignment you give to a junior editor, one where they only have to take a short car ride (and not […]
Fabco Air releases H-Series cylinders after acquiring Humphrey line
Fabco-Air Inc., which recently acquired the Humphrey Stainless Steel, Disposable Cylinder product line,Β also included the Volume Chamber product line as well as all relevant cylinder accessories in the acquisition. Now, Fabco-Air is unveiling the H-Series product line. The H-Series is completely interchangeable to the previous version offered by Humphrey. In an effort to make the […]
PACK EXPO East bringing packaging leaders to Philadelphia
The Partner Program is returningΒ to PACK EXPO East 2017 (Feb. 27βMarch 1; Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia), kicking off another year of creating valuable connections in the packaging industry, announces show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies. The Partner Program pairs leading associations dedicated to advancing this industry, with PACK EXPO East attendees […]
Hannover Fairs, FABTECH form partnership for Chicago event
Hannover Fairs USA (HFUSA), Deutsche Messeβs U.S. subsidiary, today announced that it has formed a partnership with the owners of FABTECH including SME, FMA, AWS, PMA and CCAI to co-locate Industrial Automation North America and Motion, Drive & Automation North America (MDA North America) trade shows with FABTECH Chicago at McCormick Place from November 6-9, […]
What size refrigerated dryer should I buy?
Although it seems obvious, sizing a compressed air dryer is not as simple as merelyΒ matching the size of the air compressor. If you want your air dried to proper specifications under all conditions, then some research is required that may require you to adjust to a larger size. Air dryer ratings are affected by various […]
ControlAir announces changes, additions to management team
ControlAir Inc. is pleased to announce that Jon Daley has joined the Company as Director of Sales and Marketing and Cameron Crooks has joined as Midwest Regional Sales Manager. Jon Daley joined ControlAir as Director of Sales and Marketing October of 2016. Most recently, heΒ held product and engineering management positions in the motion control industry. […]
What type of refrigerated dryer should I buy?
When you are in the market for a refrigerated compressed air dryer, it is wise to do some research to find the most economical choice. Air dryers last for many years and can consume a significant amount of energy through the life of the equipment. Choosing a low cost unit that consumes more power can […]
Leadership in Engineering: Dr. Dava Newman leads engineers toward teamwork
NASAβs Deputy Administrator Dava Newman has a vision for the future of humankind on Mars and on earth. She advocates for an inclusive approach to garner top talent for math, science, art and design fields encompassed in STEAMD programsβand thinks that understanding engineering as an integrated field for problem solving will ultimately serve the industry […]
