IFPS: NewsNewshttps://www.ifps.org/Tue, 19 Mar 2024 07:32:13 GMTurn:store:1:news:blog:76https://www.ifps.org/submit-a-nomination-for-the-fluid-power-hall-of-fameSubmit a nomination for the Fluid Power Hall of Fame! Nominations for the Fluid Power Hall of Fame are now being accepted and will remain open until April 15th.urn:store:1:news:blog:75https://www.ifps.org/the-fluid-power-support-associate-fpsaThe International Fluid Power Society announces its latest certification, the Fluid Power Support Associate (FPSA). The International Fluid Power Society is excited to announce its latest certification, the Fluid Power Support Associate (FPSA). This certification is the first to be released since 2010 and is designed to recognize non-technical individuals who work in the fluid power industry and demonstrate an understanding of the terminology and principles used within the industry.urn:store:1:news:blog:68https://www.ifps.org/add-a-ifps-is-giving-the-gift-of-a-free-one-year-membership-and-certification-test-this-holiday-season IFPS is Giving the Gift of a Free one-year Membership and Certification Test this Holiday Season!This holiday season, we want to spread joy and empower professionals like you! One lucky winner will receive a free certification test of their choice and a one-year membership, opening doors to new opportunities and empowering them in their career journey. urn:store:1:news:blog:67https://www.ifps.org/international-fluid-power-society-announces-2024-president-board-of-directors-2International Fluid Power Society Announces 2024 President & Board of Directors The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) is pleased to announce Jeffrey (Jeff) Hodges, CFPAI, CFPAJPP, CFPMHM, was elected 2024 president and chair during the IFPS annual meeting in Milwaukee, WI. Mr. Hodges is the 64th president of the IFPS and will take office along with the Board of Directors in January 2024. urn:store:1:news:blog:65https://www.ifps.org/2023-annual-meeting-recap2023 Annual Meeting Recap!The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) held its highly anticipated 2023 Annual Meeting, bringing together industry leaders and experts to discuss and approve key motions to shape the future of fluid power.urn:store:1:news:blog:64https://www.ifps.org/ifps-launches-a-new-innovative-hybrid-hydraulic-mechanic-certification-review-programIFPS launches a new innovative Hybrid Certification Review Program for the Hydraulic (industrial and mobile) Mechanic and Connector & ConductorIFPS launches a new innovative Hybrid Certification Review Training Program for the Hydraulic Mechanic and Connector & Conductor Certifications. The Hybrid Hydraulic Mechanic Program comprehensively covers both mobile and Industrial applications. The Connector & Conductor Program comprehensively covers all aspects of hydraulic fluid conveyance and conductor assemblies/fabrication. This reengineered technical training program incorporates a blended learning approach, combining 42 hours of online instructor-led sessions with hands-on labs facilitated by instructors. The labs utilize a specially designed custom training kit to enhance the learning experience.urn:store:1:news:blog:63https://www.ifps.org/ifps-welcomes-new-team-member-for-technical-training-and-curriculum-developmentIFPS Welcomes New Team Member for Technical Training and Curriculum DevelopmentIFPS welcomes Bradley (BJ) Wagner as the newest addition to our team. We are delighted to introduce BJ as the second technical member of the IFPS staff, focusing on training and curriculum development.urn:store:1:news:blog:62https://www.ifps.org/2023-annual-meeting-milwaukee-wi2023 Annual Meeting | Milwaukee, WIIN-PERSON MEETING - Please make sure you are logged in (check that your name appears at the top of the page.) PLEASE HELP THE STAFF BY registering by September 15, 2023. Hotel reservations must be made by September 3, 2023.urn:store:1:news:blog:61https://www.ifps.org/the-ifps-announces-the-fluid-power-hall-of-fame-class-of-2023The IFPS Announces the Fluid Power Hall of Fame Class of 2023A special award was established to acknowledge individuals who have dedicated their careers and have made significant contributions to Fluid Power technology. The International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) is excited to announce the induction of Kishor Patel and Myron J. Moser.urn:store:1:news:blog:60https://www.ifps.org/ifps-upgrades-cc-certificationIFPS Upgrades C&C CertificationThe IFPS released a new and upgraded Connector and Conductor Certification, and is now available to order! The new release includes an enhanced study manual and test.urn:store:1:news:blog:59https://www.ifps.org/new-member-exclusive-videos-2NEW! | Member-Exclusive VideosIFPS is excited to announce the release of member-exclusive training videos on two essential topics in the fluid power industry: Identifying Fluid Power Fasteners and Fittings and Understanding Fluid Power Symbology.urn:store:1:news:blog:58https://www.ifps.org/inspiring-the-next-generation-of-innovators-ifps-sponsored-five-first-robotics-teamsInspiring the Next Generation of Innovators: IFPS sponsored five FIRST Robotics Teams!A group of dedicated IFPS members from central Florida facilitated another successful year of mentoring First Robotics Teams! IFPS sponsored five (5) teams and awarded each with a $1,000.00 grant to help support their efforts.urn:store:1:news:blog:57https://www.ifps.org/2023-spring-meeting-recap2023 Spring Meeting RecapThe IFPS Spring Meeting, held in New Orleans, Louisiana, was conducted in person and virtually. We are excited to report that meeting attendance was more than 90% in person!urn:store:1:news:blog:56https://www.ifps.org/certification-grant-for-educators-2Certification Grant for Educators!IFPS is excited to announce a new grant program for educators to take their first certification test, FREE!urn:store:1:news:blog:53https://www.ifps.org/online-mechanic-training-modulesNewly Released | Online Hydraulic Mechanic Training Modules!This online at-your-own-pace training module takes the IHM and MHM study manuals and brings them to life!urn:store:1:news:blog:55https://www.ifps.org/2023-spring-meeting-new-orleans-la2023 Spring Meeting | New Orleans LAFebruary 27- March 2, 2023, New Orleans, LAurn:store:1:news:blog:54https://www.ifps.org/the-ifps-releases-an-online-at-your-own-pace-fluid-power-math-training-moduleThe IFPS Releases an Online at Your-Own-Pace Fluid Power Math Training Module!If math is a stumbling block for you, or if you are preparing to take a certification test, this online at-your-own-pace training module takes the IFPS Math Book and brings it to life!urn:store:1:news:blog:52https://www.ifps.org/ifps-announces-instructor-led-certification-review-trainingIFPS Announces ONLINE Instructor-led Certification Review TrainingIFPS often receives requests for instructor-led certification review training, and we’re excited to announce that we’ve officially launched an ONLINE instructor lead Hydraulic Specialist Certification Review Training course!urn:store:1:news:blog:51https://www.ifps.org/2023-board-of-directors2023 Board of Directors2023 Board of Directors Takes Officeurn:store:1:news:blog:50https://www.ifps.org/ifps-promotes-donna-pollander-to-ceoIFPS promotes Donna Pollander to CEO!During its 2022 annual meeting, the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS) Board of Directors announced Donna Pollander as the organization’s Chief Executive Officer.urn:store:1:news:blog:49https://www.ifps.org/ifps-retires-traditional-chaptersIFPS Retires Traditional ChaptersDuring IFPS' most recent Board of Directors meeting, the Board decided to retire all IFPS chapters. In 1960, IFPS had over 50 active chapters, and today, there are three that can only be described as "semi-active."urn:store:1:news:blog:48https://www.ifps.org/fluid-power-reference-handbook-the-2nd-edition-is-now-availableFluid Power Reference Handbook 2nd Edition ReleasedWe are thrilled to announce the 2nd edition of the Fluid Power Reference Handbook is now available.urn:store:1:news:blog:47https://www.ifps.org/2022-fluid-power-hall-of-fame-class-of-2022IFPS Announces Fluid Power Hall of Fame Class of 2022In recognition of individuals who have made significant, lifetime contributions to the fluid power industry.urn:store:1:news:blog:45https://www.ifps.org/ifps-upgrades-ihm-certificationIFPS Upgrades IHM CertificationThe IFPS released a new and upgraded Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic Certification and is now available to order! The new release includes an enhanced study manual and test.urn:store:1:news:blog:46https://www.ifps.org/pneumatic-specialist-upgradePneumatic Specialist UpgradeUpgraded PS Certification Test and Study Manual Releasedurn:store:1:news:blog:22https://www.ifps.org/upcoming-eventsUpcoming Meetings, Webinars, WorkshopsMeetings, Webinars, Workshopsurn:store:1:news:blog:39https://www.ifps.org/animated-hydraulic-circuitsAnimated Hydraulic Circuits37 color-coded, animated, voiceover .mp4 and .wmv files of each circuit operation using ANSI-recognized color designations.urn:store:1:news:blog:42https://www.ifps.org/2022-spring-meeting-recap2022 Spring Meeting RecapHighlights from the IFPS Spring Meeting in Charleston, South Carolinaurn:store:1:news:blog:41https://www.ifps.org/2022-board-of-directors2022 Board of Directors2022 Board of Directors Takes Officeurn:store:1:news:blog:40https://www.ifps.org/job-performance-test-sites-now-more-locationsJob Performance Test Sites - Now more locationsThe IFPS has added 16 states to its Job Performance Test location 2022 scheduleurn:store:1:news:blog:38https://www.ifps.org/fluid-power-symbology-guide-2Fluid Power Symbology GuideNEW - 30-page Guide of commonly used fluid power symbolsurn:store:1:news:blog:31https://www.ifps.org/updated-mhm-certificationUpgraded MHM CertificationNEW RELEASE! Upgraded Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic Certification for Today’s Mobile Hydraulic Mechanicurn:store:1:news:blog:37https://www.ifps.org/the-new-road-to-hydraulic-specialist-certification-2The New Road to Hydraulic Specialist CertificationStudy Manual update streamlines content.urn:store:1:news:blog:33https://www.ifps.org/2021-board-of-directors-announced2021 Board of DirectorsTo take office in January 2021urn:store:1:news:blog:32https://www.ifps.org/2020-virtual-annual-meeting2020 Virtual Annual Meeting RecapAnnual Meeting Recapurn:store:1:news:blog:29https://www.ifps.org/upcoming-test-scheduleUpcoming Test ScheduleAreas of the country begin to open and with that, test schedules.urn:store:1:news:blog:27https://www.ifps.org/a-message-from-the-ifps-executive-directorA Message from the IFPS Executive DirectorNew-Norm, New Initiativesurn:store:1:news:blog:26https://www.ifps.org/robert-j-sheaf-cfpaiemeritusRobert J. Sheaf, CFPAI/EmeritusBob Sheaf receives Emeritus Certificationurn:store:1:news:blog:23https://www.ifps.org/fluid-power-reference-handbookFluid Power Reference HandbookFluid Power Reference Handbookurn:store:1:news:blog:17https://www.ifps.org/test-5IFPS Brings Study Manuals To Life!New and Improved way to prepare for the PS Certification Testurn:store:1:news:blog:21https://www.ifps.org/ifps-and-abenity-partnerIFPS Membership PerksA Members Only Savings Program for over 302,000 discounts