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With its return to Milwaukee for the fourth year, the Fluid Power Technology Conference continues to grow. The expanded three-day program includes technical presentations geared towards OEM design engineers and after-market professionals in the maintenance, service and repair sectors; IFPS certification testing; networking; and opportunities to meet with current MSOE students. This year’s event runs May 13-15 at the Milwaukee School of Engineering’s Kern Center. On May 13, pre-conference workshops will be presented by Tom Wanke, CFPAI, of MSOE and Tom Blansett, CFPAI, of the International Fluid Power Society, with full-day sessions
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titled “Fluid Power Basics 101” and “Advanced Hydraulics Mashup.” In addition, the IFPS will be offering its certification tests, including: • • • •
Specialist – Electronic Controls Specialist (ECS) Hydraulic Specialist (HS) Pneumatic Specialist (PS) Mechanic and Technician tests (MHM, MHT, IHM, IHT, PM, PT) both written and job performance
Candidates should register at ifps.org/ certifications-offered. There, they should select the certification they are interested in. Once a certification is selected, the candidates should use zip code 53202 and test date May 13, 2019 when selecting Test Location & Date on the Test Application.
Individuals who register for IFPS certification tests will also receive 25% off their registration for the Fluid Power Technology Conference. HUSCO International will provide a tour of its facility Monday evening. Registration is required. The following two days will be packed with more than 20 technical presentations led by industry experts, Canada’s preeminent fluid power trainer Carl Dyke, Fluid Power World’s own Josh Cosford, and experts from the manufacturers themselves. New this year will be presentations dedicated to compressed air efficiency for plant maintenance personnel, presented by Joe Ghislain, Principal, GOE (Ghislain Operational Efficiency) LLC. Register at fluidpowertechconference.com.
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