Begin the Countdown to March Madness

By Michael Degan, Editor, Fluid Power Journal

»GET READY FOR March madness. No, not that one. We’re talking about IFPE.

If you’re attending the International Fluid Power Exposition, March 14-18 in Las Vegas, you’ll be able to see other people’s faces, shake hands, gather closely in small groups, and you won’t have to sanitize every two minutes.

Three years ago at IFPE, the coronavirus pandemic was just taking hold in the U.S. The sense of uncertainty throughout the exhibit hall was palpable. Travel restrictions kept some international companies away, and four of fluid power’s biggest players – Parker Hannifin, Eaton, Danfoss, and Bosch Rexroth – stayed home, as the saying goes, out of an abundance of caution.

As the concerns of show organizers grew, they worked closely with health authorities and instituted protocols aimed at preventing the spread of the illness. They encouraged a “no-handshake policy” and suggested attendees greet each other with fist or elbow bumps. They posted hand sanitizers all over the exhibit halls and worked to keep the place cleaner than usual.

Meanwhile, throughout the week of IFPE, U.S. health authorities and the media began talking in evermore urgent tones about the spreading coronavirus. State governments classified businesses as “essential” and “nonessential,” the latter of which were ordered to shut down and keep their employees home. (Most fluid power companies were categorized as essential.) Responding to this growing sense of alarm, and as travel restrictions grew, IFPE organizers decided to end the show a day early, closing Friday instead of Saturday as usual.

After IFPE 2020, organizers reported that more than 130,000 people attended and cancellations were relatively few. Most exhibitors said they experienced “slow but steady foot traffic” during the show, Fluid Power Journal reported in its May 2020 issue.

Three years later, the industry has other worries. Economists forecast a recession this year. Inflation has been driving up costs, but fighting it by raising interest rates slows growth in many fluid power segments. Supply chain bottlenecks are easing but still common and damaging. And how can companies keep up with ever-increasing government regulations and mandates?

As fluid power companies wrestle with these and other problems, IFPE brings industry segments together to display new technologies and products, share knowledge, network, and buy equipment. Every three years at IFPE, industry stakeholders encounter the innovations and insights that equip fluid power engineers and manufacturers for the never-ending quest to increase efficiency, contain costs, and improve the performance of their hydraulic and pneumatic applications.

In March at the Las Vegas Convention Center, IFPE sets up shop alongside CONEXPO-CON/AGG, which organizers call the largest construction trade show in North America.

CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE have brought back the International Trade Center to help exhibitors and attendees “connect across oceans and languages,” the organizers said in a press release.

“The international audience for IFPE is significant,” John Rozum, IFPE show director, said in the press release. “These are the engineers, the product planners, the executives from OEMs all over the world. The fluid power and motion control technology on display at IFPE is what makes the construction equipment you see at CONEXPO-CON/AGG work, and that doesn’t change regardless of where the product is made.”

“The ITC is a really useful resource for international salespeople like me,” Matt McCormick, director of international sales at Cimline, said in the press release. “Having an area with translators on call in a quiet environment where we can offer an overseas visitor hospitality is valuable. I also find the input and presentations from the staff at the ITC to be useful.”

As always, IFPE offers a plethora of seminars and education sessions. Two workshops IFPE is heavily promoting are presented by professors from the Milwaukee School of Engineering. MSOE’s Medhat Khalil, director of professional education, leads Fundamentals of Hydraulic Systems 101 on Monday at 8 a.m. At 1 p.m., Paul Michael, an MSOE research chemist, presents Hydraulic Fluid Properties, Efficiency and Contamination Control. • For more information, visit www.ifpe.com.

IFPE EDuCaTIOn TraCKS

IFPE’s education program covers technical topics and trends for executives, engineers, managers, technicians, mechanics, and other fluid power professionals. Below are the general topic areas for IFPE 2023’s education sessions. For more information, visit www.ifpe.com/visit/education.

• IoT- Smart Systems/Connected Systems • Electrification of Vehicle Powertrains (hybrid to fully electric) • Electrification of Motion Control • Equipment Uptime Optimization and Availability • Energy Efficiency • Machine Safety • Autonomous Equipment/Machines • Professional Development, including career, workforce issues, and economics

Newly Certified Professionals

October 2022

CONNECTOR & CONDUCTOR

Seth Davis, Pueblo Community College

ELECTRONIC CONTROLS SPECIALIST

Isaac Frieden, Sun Hydraulics Josh Binder, EWEB Justin Keebler, Avista Kurt Byquist, Avista Levi Steele, Avista Patrick Fortunato, Altec Industries Richard Avila, AEP Steven Smith, Altec Industries Steven Lang, Altec Industries

MOBILE HYDRAULIC MECHANIC

Bryant Aguilera, Southern California Edison Bryon Tilson, Grant County PUD Christopher Johnson, DOE-BPA Courtney Moses, Chelan County PUD Cody Primm, West Tree Service Desery Hayden, DOE-BPA Jake Reed, Avista

HYDRAULIC SPECIALIST Adam Rushing

Dominic Catanzarite, Daman Products Drew Sheffield, Livingston & Haven Joe Kment, IFP Motion Solutions Mark Lasch, Kraft Fluid Systems Kenneth Wood, Livingston & Haven Samuel Jones, Danfoss Power Solution Sandeep Dhand, Livingston and Haven Samuel Clyde, GCC

Monthusi Segau

Sam Straka, IFP Motion Solutions William Seal, Controlled Fluids

PNEUMATIC SPECIALIST

Corey Rasmussen, Rasmussen Designs Shane Draeving, IMI Precision Engineering

Jason Stewart

SPECIALIST Adam Rushing

Corey Rasmussen, Rasmussen Designs

Jason Stewart

Handbook's 2nd Edition released

»A SECOND EDITION of the Fluid Power Reference Handbook is now available. Highlights of the second edition include: • An expanded symbology section ISO 1219 compliant. • New and enhanced graphics. • Expanded topics. • Updated charts that are ISO, ANSI, and SAE compliant.

The 388-page Fluid Power Reference Handbook is the gold standard on-the-job reference tool of choice for any fluid power professional. IFPS has sold over 2,000 copies since its first publication in 2020.

Soft-cover: Members - $74.95 | Retail - $125.95

Hard-cover: Members - $149.99 |Retail - $165.99 For more information and to purchase, visit www.ifps.org/training-resources-handbook.

Hall of Fame nominations Open »NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN for the Fluid Power Hall of Fame, which honors professionals who have significantly enriched fluid power.

Anyone can nominate an individual they think has demonstrated excellence during a fluid power career of 25 or more years. A panel of judges selects inductees, who are announced on June 19, Fluid Power Professionals Day. IFPS will honor the inductees at during its annual meeting, Sept. 25-28, in Milwaukee. Nominations are open until April 15. The fluid power industry’s success arises from the efforts of dedicated innovators, researchers, engineers, educators, and sales and service personnel. Because of them, the industry thrives. The Fluid Power Hall of Fame acknowledges those who’ve made significant contributions to fluid power technology. To nominate someone, visit www.surveymonkey.com/r/HWHSCR8. For more information, visit www.fluidpowerhalloffame.org/.

Certification Materials Available

»IFPS RECENTLY RELEASED review training PowerPoint presentations to help instructors and students prepare for certifications.

Presentations for five certifications are available: Pneumatic Specialist, Connector & Conductor, Hydraulic Specialist, Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic, and Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic.

The presentations help teachers prepare lessons and candidates study for tests. Each presentation includes illustrations from study manuals, animated circuits, review questions, and instructor notes. To order, visit www.ifps.org/review-training-powerpoint-presentations.

Certification Empowers Opportunity.

IFPS Welcomes 2023 Board of Directors

»WITH THE NEW year, IFPS installs its new board of directors, adding four directors-at-large and an honorary position.

Stepping into the top slot on the board is Scott Sardina, who becomes president and chairperson for the year, while 2022 president Denis Poirier Jr. becomes immediate past president. Jeff Hodges becomes first vice president and Lisa DeBenedetto becomes treasurer. Taking four vice-presidential roles are James O’Halek for certification, Chauntelle Baughman for marketing, Daniel Fernandes for education, and Garrett Hoisington for membership. IFPS also welcomes four new directors-at-large: BJ Wagner, Bruce Bowe, Wade Lowe, and Bradlee Dittmer. Ernie Parker, CFPAI, was named honorary director (ex-officio).

Parker began his education at what is now Minnesota West Technical College, then went to work at the Char-Lynn Company before joining the U.S. Army in January 1968. He was trained as a radar technician and served in Vietnam. He also worked as a legal clerk and personnel supervisor. In 1971 he returned to Char-Lynn, now Eaton. He worked in various capacities as an engineer, assistant purchasing agent, draftsman, electronic tech, and hydraulic tech. While at Eaton after the service, he attended evening school, with the help of the company and the GI Bill, and earned his teaching licenses. In 1974 he purchased a small-engine, construction-equipment, and lawn-and-garden business. In the fall of 1974, he was called to substitute teach in the fluid power technology area at Hennepin Technical College and ended up teaching full time. In 1977 he sold his small-engine business and started Hydra Tech, a fluid power consulting and fabrication company. Ernie has approximately 30 licenses and certifications. He also completed a mechanical engineering degree in 1999. In 2016 he retired after 42 years of educating students. He now works with IFPS updating manuals, and he has been the technical liaison for the NFPA Vehicle Challenge since 2016. He is one of IFPS’s longest-serving members.

On the next page are biographies of the new directors-at-large.

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BJ Wagner, CFPS, CFPMMH, CFPAI, CFPAJPPCC, CFPAJPP, has been a staff test engineer at Manitowoc Cranes and has been with the company for nine years. Wagner earned a bachelor’s in agricultural engineering from Penn State University in 2004 and joined IFPS at that time. He started his career at Case New Holland in 2004, working in product validation. He also worked as a test engineer and as a systems engineer for Volvo Construction Equipment from 2008 to 2013. In his spare time, he enjoys teaching hydraulics classes as part of his business, Wagner Hydraulics.

Bruce Bowe, CFPA, CFPAJPP, CFPMHM, started his heavy equipment mechanic career in 1990, working as a field mechanic for 26 years on a variety of equipment. In 2015 he joined Altec Industries, where he works as a technical trainer, developing training aids and curriculum. He earned his MHM in 2019 and his AI, AJPP, in 2020. He also plans to achieve MMH in 2023. Bowe is originally from Louisville, Kentucky, but currently lives in Phoenix, Arizona, with his wife, Heather, and two dogs. He also enjoys collecting and building hot rod cars and collecting black velvet paintings, of which he has 275.

Bradlee Dittmer, CFPPS, joined Norgren in September 1996 after graduating from the University of Colorado with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering. During his 26 years at Norgren, Dittmer held several positions, from application engineer to business development manager, to air master plus compressed air specialist to product marketing manager of valves. He has been a certified pneumatic specialist since 1998 and is active in the National Fluid Power Association, serving as chair on the technology roadmap committee and part of the review committee for the first robotics scholarship.

IFPS UPDATE

Wade Lowe, CFPHS, has worked in the fluid power industry since 1984. He is regional manager for Hydraquip. He has a bachelor’s from West Texas State University. Lowe specializes in providing innovative power solutions across multiple markets, including construction, science, material handling, agriculture, oil & gas, defense, and utilities. He is experienced in hydraulic system design, industrial sales, sales management, AutoCAD, and fluid conveyance. He’s a certified fluid power hydraulic specialist and has served as the Employee-Elect to the Employee-Owned Holdings board of directors on two separate occasions. He lives just outside of San Antonio with his wife, Kim. Wade and Kim have been married for 33 years and have two grown boys. Wade enjoys hunting, researching Texas history, and is a collector of antique firearms.

See us in Las Vegas March 14th-18th at the IFPE show!

BOOTH #S84057

Written Certification Test Locations

Individuals wishing to take any IFPS written certification tests can select from convenient locations across the United States and Canada. IFPS is able to offer these locations through its affiliation with the Consortium of College Testing Centers provided by National College Testing Association. Contact IFPS if you do not see a location near you. Every effort will be made to accommodate your needs.

TEnTaTIVE TESTInG DaTES FOr aLL LOCaTIOnS:

February 2023

Tuesday 2/7 • Thursday 2/23

March 2023

Tuesday 3/7 • Tuesday 3/28

April 2023

Tuesday 4/11 • Thursday 4/27

May 2023

Tuesday 5/9 • Thursday 5/25

JOB PErFOrManCE TEST LOCaTIOnS

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Certification Empowers Opportunity.

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CFPaI

Certified Fluid Power Accredited Instructor

CFPaJPP

Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor

CFPaJPPCC

Certified Fluid Power Authorized Job Performance Proctor Connector & Conductor

CFPE

Certified Fluid Power Engineer

CFPS

Certified Fluid Power Specialist (Must Obtain CFPHS & CFPPS)

CFPHS

Certified Fluid Power Hydraulic Specialist

CFPPS

Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Specialist

CFPECS

Certified Fluid Power Electronic Controls Specialist

CFPMT

Certified Fluid Power Master Technician (Must Obtain CFPIHT, CFPMHT, & CFPPT)

CFPIHT

Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Technician

CFPMHT

Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Technician

CFPPT

Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Technician

CFPMM

Certified Fluid Power Master Mechanic (Must Obtain CFPIHM, CFPMHM, & CFPPM)

CFPIHM

Certified Fluid Power Industrial Hydraulic Mechanic

CFPMHM

Certified Fluid Power Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic

CFPPM

Certified Fluid Power Pneumatic Mechanic

CFPMIH

Certified Fluid Power Master of Industrial Hydraulics (Must Obtain CFPIHM, CFPIHT, & CFPCC)

CFPMMH

Certified Fluid Power Master of Mobile Hydraulics (Must Obtain CFPMHM, CFPMHT, & CFPCC)

CFPMIP

Certified Fluid Power Master of Industrial Pneumatics (Must Obtain CFPPM, CFPPT, & CFPCC)

CFPCC

Certified Fluid Power Connector & Conductor

CFPSD

Fluid Power System Designer CFPMEC (In Development) Mobile Electronic Controls

CFPIEC (In Development) Industrial Electronic Controls

Tentative Certification Review Training

IFPS offers onsite review training for small groups of at least 10 persons. An IFPS accredited instructor visits your company to conduct the review. Contact kpollander@ifps.org for details of the scheduled onsite reviews listed below.

HyDrauLIC SPECIaLIST

Feb. 13-16, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training. Written test: Feb. 17. May 1-3, Mukwonago, WI, MSOE. Written test: May 4. May 8-11, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training, Written test: May 12. Aug. 14-17, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training, Written test: Aug. 18. Dec. 4-7, 2023, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training. Written test: Dec. 8, 2023.

ELECTrOnIC COnTrOLS SPECIaLIST

July 24-27, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training. Written test: July 27.

PnEuMaTIC SPECIaLIST

June 19-22, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training. Written test: June 23. Nov. 13-16, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training. Written test: Nov. 17.

COnnECTOr & COnDuCTOr

May 23-24, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training. Written and JP test: May 25. Nov. 15-16, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training. Written and JP test: Nov. 17.

MOBILE HyDrauLIC MECHanIC

March 27-30, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training. Written and JP test: March 31. July 10-13, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training. Written and JP test: July 14. Oct. 23-26, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training. Written and JP test: Oct. 27. Online Mobile Hydraulic Mechanic certification review for written test is offered through CFC Industrial Training. This course surveys the MHM Study Manual (6.5 hours) and every outcome to prepare you for the written test. Members may e-mail for a 20% coupon code off the list price. Test fees are not included.

InDuSTrIaL HyDrauLIC MECHanIC

June 5-8, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training. Written and JP test: June 9.

InDuSTrIaL HyDrauLIC TECHnICIan

April 17-20, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training. Written and JP test: April 21.

MOBILE HyDrauLIC TECHnICIan

Sept. 18-21, Fairfield, OH, CFC Industrial Training. Written and JP test: Sept. 22.

PnEuMaTIC TECHnICIan and PnEuMaTIC MECHanIC

For dates, call CFC Industrial Training at (513) 874-3225 or visit www.cfcindustrialtraining.com/.

JOB PErFOrManCE TraInInG

CFC Industrial Training offers an online Job Performance Review that includes stations 1-6 of the mechanic and technician Job Performance tests. Members may e-mail IFPS for a 20% coupon code off the list price. Test fees are not included. CFC also offers live distance learning Job Performance Station Reviews. To register or purchase, contact CFC Industrial Training at (513) 874-3225 or visit www.cfcindustrialtraining.com/.

Online HS Review Training Course Launches in March

»IFPS RECENTLY ANNOUNCED an online review training course for the hydraulic specialist certification.

IFPS often receives requests for instructor-led certification review training, and the HS course starting in March is the first one.

Tom Blansett, CFPAI, IFPS technical director, facilitates the 12-week virtual course to help candidates prepare for the HS certification test.

Classes take place Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. [ET], beginning March 9. Registration is limited to 15 participants.

Throughout the program, Blansett explains each Outcome in the HS study manual. Animated hydraulic circuit schematics aid comprehension and understanding. Students receive detailed explanations of the answers to Outcome review questions.

Publications recommended for the course are: • Hydraulic Specialist Study Manual • Fluid Power Reference Handbook • Fluid Power Math Handbook

Students can receive a discount when bundling these resources. The cost for the training and the test is $829 for members and $1,320 for nonmembers. For training only, the cost is $500 for members and $725 for nonmembers. For more information and to register, visit www.ifps.org/ifps-announces-instructor-ledcertification-review-training.