Upcoming Events

Fluid Power Conference and Expo

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:51:00 +0000

Location

Crowne Plaza Hotel City Centre

777 St. Clair Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44114

United States

41° 30' 12.0528" N, 81° 41' 28.3776" W

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Fluid Power Conference and Expo

May 9-11, 2011 in Dallas, TX

October 25-26, 2011 in Cleveland, Ohio

Fluid Power Conference and Expo is an in-person event that has established a reputation for being the industry meeting place where engineers invest in their future. Hydraulics & Pneumatics sponsors this learning event that incorporates a series of in-depth fluid power conference sessions with a trade fair environment. Over the two day period, the sessions are presented by industry experts and sponsored by suppliers and manufacturers of fluid power components, systems, and related products. Following each session an exhibit area of fluid power technology is open and available for attendees to visit.

Fluid Power Conference & Expo co-locates with the WasteExpo each year in addition to its yearly conference in Cleveland, Ohio. WasteExpo is North America’s largest solid waste and recycling tradeshow serving both the private and public sectors. Exhibitors at WasteExpo display refuse trucks, shredders, compactors, balers, and other heavy equipment — all of which makes extensive use of hydraulics. By attending sessions at the Fluid Power Conference & Expo, participants better understand the operation of waste reduction equipment, whether they are equipment buyers, engineers, service reps, vendors, or any profession centered around heavy equipment.

WasteExpo’s exhibit hall offers solutions solid waste collection, landfill management, recycling, processing and composting. Join hundreds of industry-leading companies and thousands of attendees at North America’s largest tradeshow serving the $55 billion solid waste and recycling industries. www.wasteexpo.com

Fluid Power Conference & Expo - A Unique Educational and Networking Opportunity!

NTEA: The Work Truck Show

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:56:00 +0000

Location

Indiana Convention Center Indianapolis, IN

United States

39° 46' 6.6576" N, 86° 9' 29.0664" W

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NTEA The Work Truck Show highlights the newest products and technical support from more than 560 exhibitors for vocational trucks and equipment. It offers 60 intensive programs on
upfitting and regulatory compliance and business management.

The event will highlight innovative products, including truck chassis, bodies and equipment, cranes and aerial devices, show and ice control equipment, and other new products.

In addition, special educational opportunities will be presented. Green technology will be spotlighted, with a Green Truck Summit, Green Truck Ride-and-Drive, and more.

OTC (Offshore Technology Conference) 2012

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:50:00 +0000

Location

Reliant Park Houston, TX

United States

29° 45' 36.6948" N, 95° 22' 9.804" W

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Since 1969, the Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) has highlighted offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection. Fluid power, and particularly hydraulics, is used extensively in this field for its ability to operate successfully in high pressures. Conference topics highlight the need to work in 25,000 psi working pressures, blow-out protectors, valves, and more.

A complete schedule and full exhibitor list can be found on the OTC website. A list of key fluid power exhibitors is featured to the right.

WasteExpo and Fluid Power Conference & Expo 2012

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:16:00 +0000

Now in its 40th year, WasteExpo is North America's largest solide waste and recycling trade show serving both the public and private sectors. It features more than 550 exhibiting companies, 40 conference sessions and workshops, including those presented as part of the Fluid Power Conference & Expo, and more than 11,000 total participants.

Location

Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 6' 52.7256" N, 115° 10' 22.1376" W

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Now in its 40th year, WasteExpo is North America's largest solide waste and recycling trade show serving both the publi and private sectors. It features more than 550 exhibiting companies, 40 conference sessions and workshops, including those presented as part of the Fluid Power Conference & Expo, and more than 11,000 total participants.

Exhibit Hall Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 1-Thursday May 3. Conferences run from Monday, April 30-Wednesday, May 2.

Special thanks to the following sponsors of the Fluid Power Conference & Expo:

2012 Fluidtrans Compomac—the Biennial International Fluid Power and Mechatronics Show

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 15:01:00 +0000

Location

Rho Fairground Milan

Italy

The 2012 Fluidtrans Compomac—the Biennial International Fluid Power and Mechatronics Show—will take place at the Rho Fairground in Milan from May 8 to 11. Fluidtrans Compomac is organized by Fiera Milano and ASSOFLUID, Italy’s association of fluid power manufacturers. See more detailed article here and here.

The event will be held in conjunction with the Mechanical Power Transmission & Motion Control exhibitions, which is also organized as part of the Technology Exhibitions Week (TEW). The TEW will also include Plast, the international exhibition for plastics and rubber, and Xylexpo, the biennial international wood processing technology exhibition.

The event features Applied Innovations Areas, which are new themed islands, that will present components and solutions operating in real-work situations, including: hydraulics for movable machinery, hydraulics for stationary machinery, and pneumatics and mechatronics.

Visit www.fluidtranscompomac.it and www.mechanicalpowertransmission.it for more details.

2012 Global Petroleum Show

Tue, 22 May 2012 17:19:00 +0000

Location

Stampede Park Calgary

Canada

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Global Petroleum Show (GPS) 2012 is recognized as the meeting place for the global oil and gas industry and is the largest energy event in Canada, and one of the largest in the world. GPS will host more than 60,000 registered attendees from 95 different countries worldwide and will feature more than 2000 exhibiting companies showcasing the latest technologies available for the oil and gas industry, including a variety of hydraulic and pneumatic exhibitors.

Registration is free online until June 10.

Fluid Power Conference & Expo, Minnesota

Tue, 27 Mar 2012 13:30:00 +0000

The Fluid Power Conference & Expo is geared toward professionals from design, maintenance, and distribution fields in both mobile and industrial and automation fields. Sessions will help attendees increase their knowledge of fluid power technology. A combination of in-depth seminars conducted by industry professionals are supported by exhibits from suppliers of products and services to bring all segments of the fluid power supply chain to potential buyers.

Location

The Continuing Education and Conference Center at the University of Minnesota

1890 Buford Avenue

St. Paul, MN 55108

United States

44° 59' 1.3632" N, 93° 10' 46.7832" W

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The Fluid Power Conference & Expo heads to the Twin Cities for the first time, locating at the Continuing Education & Conference Center at the University of Minnesota, St. Paul, June 26-27.

The event will feature a keynote presentation; informative technical presentations given by leading educators and industry professionals; an opportunity to tour a wind turbine research facility; and student poster presentations during a complimentary cocktail hour. Unlike at trade shows, you will not spend most of your day visiting exhibit booths. Instead, you’ll spend the majority of your day in classrooms learning about fluid power technology, yet still have plenty of time to visit one-on-one with exhibitors (many of which are speakers). In addition, Caterpillar Mining Group will be on hand recruiting for dozens of positions in hydraulics.

How Proper Hose Maintenance Can Reduce Expensive Failures, Sponsored by Gates Corp.

Wed, 30 May 2012 16:34:00 +0000

Location

Online

United States

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High pressures and temperatures associated with hydraulics make component selection, installation, and maintenance critical to efficiency. Hose system failure can grind productivity to a halt, but some straightforward steps can help prevent downtime or injury. This webinar covers:

1.    Key components to a hydraulic hose system preventive maintenance program
2.    How to select proper hose and couplings
3.    Cutting-edge technologies available to solve common problems
4.    Important tips for a safe, productive working environment.

MSOE Fluid Power Institute 50th Anniversary

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 16:18:00 +0000

The Fluid Power Institute at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) will be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year and has scheduled a commemorative event to take place July 12 at MSOE’s Todd Wehr Conference Center.

Location

MSOE Todd Wehr Conference Center

1047 N. Broadway

Milwaukee, WI

United States

43° 2' 40.65" N, 87° 54' 31.1328" W

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The Fluid Power Institute at Milwaukee School of Engineering (MSOE) will be celebrating its 50^th anniversary this year and has scheduled a commemorative event to take place July 12 at MSOE’s Todd Wehr Conference Center. In addition to presentation of awards, several noteworthy speakers will participate in the event.

The Fluid Power Institute was established in 1962 and has been a leading academic fluid power research laboratory in the nation. It provides undergraduates and graduate students the opportunity to work in a hands-on environment and assist with research and testing for fluid power companies and system evaluations for the U.S military.

John E. Duncan, President, Off-Road Driveline Technologies & Axle Systems at ZF Inc., will serve as master of ceremonies, and Thomas S. Wanke, Director of the Fluid Power Institute, will be awarded the first ever MSOE Fluid Power Achievement Award.

Other industry leaders who will be speaking at the event include:

Douglas R. Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc.

Kim Stelson, Director, Engineering Research Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power

Matthew Blieske, Director of Systems Development, General Compression

R. Edwin Howe, President, Enfield Technologies

Jeff Insch, Senior Product Manager, Olmsted Products Group, Oilgear

Eric Lanke, CEO, National Fluid Power Association

Click here for more information about the event.

Click here for more information about the Fluid Power Institute

Motion, Drives & Automation Conference at IMTS 2012

Fri, 11 May 2012 15:23:00 +0000

Hydraulics & Pneumatics, as part of Penton Media's Design Engineering Group and the National Fluid Power Association will present two in-depth conference tracks — 1) Motion Control in Automation, and 2) Hydraulics and Pneumatics in Automation — for engineers and individuals tasked with improving performance, productivity, life, efficiency, and environmental footprint of manufacturing equipment and industrial automation systems.

Location

McCormick Place - East Building Room 353 Chicago, IL

United States

41° 52' 41.2104" N, 87° 37' 47.2728" W

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The Motion, Drives & Automation Conference will highlight innovations in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic motion systems, as well as electronic control, sensing and vision, condition-monitoring, and safety considerations.

Topics will include machine efficiency, noise and vibration, predictive maintenance, closed-loop control, and software and simulation tools for effective system design.

The 5th Annual Dutch Fluid Power Conference

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 15:19:00 +0000

The 5th Annual Dutch Fluid Power Conference will take place September 13, 2012 at the CineMec Film and Congress centre in Ede, Netherlands. As in the past, the Federation of Dutch suppliers in the Fluid Power Business (FEDA) and Verenging Platform Hydrauliek (VPH) are organizing the event and have chosen to focus on water hydraulics.

Location

CineMec Film and Congree centre Ede

Netherlands

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The 5^th Annual Dutch Fluid Power Conference will take place September 13, 2012 at the CineMec Film and Congress centre in Ede, Netherlands. As in the past, the Federation of Dutch suppliers in the Fluid Power Business (FEDA) and Verenging Platform Hydrauliek (VPH) are organizing the event and have chosen to focus on water hydraulics.

Although water hydraulics have been used for decades, the technology has not gained widespread acceptance. This is all changing now, as important developments emerge to solve such issues such as cavitation, corrosion, and lubrication in water hydraulic applications. As a result, components such as valves and pumps specifically developed for water hydraulic applications in the lower capacity segment are increasingly emerging in the market.

The conference will consist of fifteen speakers representing the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, Finland, Belgium, Canada and Switzerland. Because of the large number of speakers, the organizers have chosen to run parallel sessions.

Another segment of the conference is a competition that will be held among technical institutes in the Netherlands. This challenge is for students to invent a solution for compression of plastic waste but to devise a household device that exploits the domestic water supply network as the primary power source and hydraulic medium.

Arjan Coppens, FEDA board member and chairman of the Hydraulic Solutions Section offered, “It is extremely important for us to involve the educational field in these developments within the discipline of hydraulics. That still does not happen enough, and yet these future engineers are exactly the people we need in the years ahead to pick up and run with this technology.”

Visit www.dfpc.nl for more information and to register.

NFPA Pneumatic flow rating webinar

Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:43:00 +0000

Location

Online

United States

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The National Fluid Power Association will hold a webinar titled "Unlocking the mysteries of pneumatic flow rating" September 18, which will teach attendees how to use more accurate flow rating data to design more efficient pneumatic systems.

The webinar will be presented by John Berninger, consultant, with Parker Hannifin Corp. He will highlight how the flow capacity of a pneumatic component is a key performance characteristic, and changes to ISO standards for determining flow capacity provide for greater accuracy in measuring this characteristic. This allows machine designers to more easily choose the right component for the system.

This webinar will describe the new test methods in easy-to-understand terms and describe the advantages of using parameters C and b over CV¬, the parameter most commonly used North America.

This is the fifth in a series of six webinars to learn how to use standards to design and build better fluid power systems.

Webinars are free to members. There is a $50 charge per webinar for non-members. Register here.

MINExpo International 2012

Thu, 20 Sep 2012 18:05:00 +0000

Location

Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas, NV

United States

36° 15' 18.4428" N, 115° 14' 18.0564" W

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MINExpo International 2012 will be held September 24-26 at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

Hosted by the National Mining Association, the event takes place every four years and will showcase mining’s most advanced technology and services and draw more than 40,000 mining executives, engineers, and operators.

More than 1800 exhibitors from 35 countries will showcase new products and mining equipment. There will 850,000 ft2 of exhibition space for those attending. Individual pavilions for China, Australia, Germany, Chile, and Canada will be highlighting mining’s growing role across the world.

The event includes many fluid power exhibitors. For a complete list, see our September 2012 coverage.

2012 Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:24:00 +0000

Location

Chicago Marriott O’Hare Rosemont, IL

United States

41° 59' 20.76" N, 87° 52' 17.3064" W

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The 2012 Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference (EEHPC) is scheduled for November 27-29, at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare in Rosemont, Ill. Hosted by the International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), the FPDA Motion and Control Network (FPDA), and the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA), this two day educational conference will focus on:

Workshops designed to communicate the current best practices for maximizing energy efficiency and balancing cost issues for hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Breakthrough presentations from fluid power component manufacturers, distributors, and system integrators, showcasing innovative approaches and emerging technologies in energy efficient fluid power design and maintenance.
Facilitated roundtable discussions, where peers can share specific challenges associated with their industry and applications, and get expert advice from the facilitators.
A full-day seminar on November 27, the Fundamentals of Compressed Air Systems. This hands-on training session, conducted by the Compressed Air Challenge, will show participants how to calculate and reduce the costs of compressed air in their industrial facilities and how to gain better control of compressed air for optimum reliability and productivity.

International Workboat Show

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 19:29:00 +0000

Location

Morial Convention Center New Orleans, LA

United States

29° 57' 3.8376" N, 90° 4' 17.5152" W

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The International WorkBoat Show is the largest commercial marine tradeshow in North America, serving people and businesses working on the coastal, inland and offshore waters. More than 1000 companies, including fluid power companies, will display products and services for commercial vessels and the companies that build, service and operate them.

It is geared towards:

Owners and operators of:
- Offshore service vessels, crew boats and supply boats
- Coastal, harbor and oceangoing tugs
- Towboats
- Pushboats
- Barges
- Military boats
- Patrol boats
- Police boats
- Fireboats
- Homeland security vessels
- Military vessels
- Research and education vessels
- Passenger and vehicle ferries
- Excursion and dinner boats
- Diving and salvage vessels
Shipyards and commercial boatbuilders
Marine Engineers and architects
Equipment manufacturers and distributors
Port authorities and port engineers
Marine surveyors
Military buyers and government officials
Oil exploration and production
Others affiliated with the marine industry

AgConnect 2013 Expo and Summit

Tue, 06 Nov 2012 15:38:00 +0000

Location

Kansas City Convention Center Kansas City, MO

United States

39° 5' 59.0172" N, 94° 34' 42.8412" W

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AgConnect 2013 expects the largest number of exhibitors, with more than 300 on board, including a large number of key fluid power exhibitors, whose components and technology are heavily used in agriculture machinery.

The event offers a preview of what’s to come in agriculture in the next several years through new technologies, advanced practices, and operating efficiencies that improve quality and yield. It features numerous educational opportunities and displays by machinery and component manufacturers, including several key fluid power exhibitors.

Educational opportunities include presentations on next generation practices and insight into the future of agriculture; more than 20 Master Classes with advanced information to help experienced farmers and ranchers reduce costs and increase the productivity of their operations; a Family Business track; DTN/Progressive Farmer’s DTN University; Lessiter Publications’ Farm Equipment Dealership Minds Summit 2013; and Farm Journal Media’s seminars.

The event also includes tours to local attractions.

AG Connect is owned and produced by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers.

The Work Truck Show

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 15:25:00 +0000

The Work Truck Show, held in conjunction with the annual NTEA Convention, features the newest products, dozens of intensive training programs and technical engineering support from hundreds of exhibitors, including a number of hydraulic and pneumatic suppliers to the trucking industry.

Location

Indiana Convention Center

United States

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As North America’s largest work truck event, it gives attendees an opportunity to interact with thousands of industry peers; meet with current suppliers; get answers to critical technical questions; experience special events; and visit with hundreds of exhibiting companies.

The event includes 500,000 square feet of Class 1-8 vocational trucks and equipment, including new product launches for chassis, truck bodies and equipment, cranes and aerial devices, snow and ice control, liftgates and material handling, and more. Green initiatives are spotlighted, particularly in the Green Truck Summit highlights the impact of green technologies, including a look at hydraulic hybrid technologies.

More than 60 educational programs focus on such critical aspects such as fleet management, industry trends and benchmarks, regulatory compliance, truck specification and OEM updates, and upfitting.

2013 NFPA Annual Conference

Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:35:00 +0000

Location

Montelucia Resort Scottsdale, AZ

United States

33° 29' 39.012" N, 111° 55' 33.7872" W

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Hannover Fair - Motion, Drive & Automation

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:23:00 +0000

Location

Hannover Messe Trade Fair Grounds

United States

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With a line-up of 11 trade fairs, Hannover Messe 2013 provides comprehensive coverage of our key industrial technologies, especially hydraulics and pneumatics at the Motion, Drive & Automation trade fair.

Motion, Drive & Automation showcases the latest innovations in hydraulics and pneumatics, a well as electrical and mechanical power transmission and control technologies from all over the world. The key product categories include pumps, motors, transmissions, drive system components, clutches and braking systems, roller bearings, and gear wheels.

The ten other fairs include Industrial Automation, Energy, Wind, MobiliTec, Digital Factory, ComVac, Industrial Supply, Surface Technology, Industrial GreenTec, and Research & Technology.

bauma 2013

Mon, 11 Feb 2013 17:35:00 +0000

Location

Messe Munchen Munich

Germany

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Bauma 2013, the 30th International Trade Fair for Construction Machinery, Building Material Machines, Mining Machines, Construction Vehicles, and Construction Equipment, will be held April 15-21 in Munich.

The event features 570,000 square meters of exhibition space, with more 3300 exhibitors, including mining and construction machinery makers; component and service suppliers, such as key fluid power manufacturers; building materials providers; and more.

Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2013

Thu, 02 May 2013 14:57:00 +0000

The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) 2013 will be held May 6-9 at Reliant Park, Houston. Perhaps the largest and most important event for the development of offshore resources in the fields of drilling, exploration, production, and environmental protection, OTC attracts more than 80,000 attendees from more than 110 countries and 2500 exhibiting companies, including a large number of fluid power component, system and service providers.

Location

Reliant Park Houston, TX

United States

29° 45' 36.6948" N, 95° 22' 9.804" W

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OTC is sponsored by 13 industry organizations and societies, who work cooperatively to develop the technical program, including American Association of Petroleum Geologists, American Institute of Chemical Engineers, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers, American Society of Civil Engineers, ASME International Petroleum Technology Institute, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Oceanic and Engineering Society, Marine Technology Society, Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Society for Mining, Metallurgy, and Exploration Inc., Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers, Society of Petroleum Engineers, and The Minerals, Metals, and Materials Society.

Stop by Hydraquip's booth 2669 to pick up a copy of Hydraulics & Pneumatics' April issue if you haven't received one already.

For more information, visit www.otcnet.org/2013.

Fluid Power Conference & Expo co-located at WasteExpo

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:09:00 +0000

The Fluid Power Conference & Expo co-locates at WasteExpo, which will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans May 20-23. The Fluid Power Conference & Expo will offer a variety of topics on hydraulic fundamentals, symbols, circuits, schematics, and troubleshooting.

Location

Ernest N. Morial Convention Center New Orleans, LA

United States

29° 57' 3.8376" N, 90° 4' 17.5152" W

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The Fluid Power Conference & Expo co-locates at WasteExpo, which will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans May 20-23. The event will feature more than 550 exhibitors, and numerous conference sessions targeted to fleet operators and maintenance personnel.

Because hydraulics are used heavily in waste reduction and recycling machinery and vehicles, The Fluid Power Conference & Expo will offer a variety of topics on hydraulic fundamentals, symbols, circuits, schematics, and troubleshooting. The Conference will be held the first two days of WasteExpo.

Fluid Power Conference & Expo at MSOE

Mon, 11 Mar 2013 20:23:00 +0000

The Milwaukee School of Engineering will host the Fluid Power Conference & Expo June 11 and 12. Not only is Milwaukee home to MSOE, the Fluid Power Institute, and the National Fluid Power Association, but many consider it the geographic center of North America’s fluid power industry.

Location

Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI

United States

43° 2' 20.0508" N, 87° 54' 23.3064" W

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Here we will offer OEMs, users and distributors a chance to learn more about the hydraulic and pneumatic technology, components, and services they can incorporate into their designs.

Fluid power event scheduled for UK in April 2014

Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:00:00 +0000

Here's information about Fluid Power & Systems, a fluid power trade show and technical conference to be held in Birmingham, England in April 2012

Location

National Exhibition Centre Birmingham

United Kingdom

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Fluid Power & Systems — The Exhibition for Hydraulics and Pneumatics Industries, is scheduled to be held April 8 to April 10, 2014, at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England.

Supported by the British Fluid Power Association and UK's Hydraulics & Pneumatics magazine (not affiliated with USA's Hydraulics & Pneumatics), the show and conferences are free to attend.

Fluid Power & Systems will be co-located with Drives and Controls, European Offshore & Energy, Airtech (Compressed Air, Generators and Pneumatics), Plant & Asset Management, Mach, and National Electronics Week. Seminars will address these technologies and related topics, such as safety, energy efficiency, and design.

Click here to view of video about the 2012 event.

For more information, visit the website by clicking here, or email Ryan Fuller, Sales Director, at ryan.fuller@dfamedia.co.uk for details.