2016 Fluid Power Innovation & Research Conference Registration and Housing Now Open

MILWAUKEE - July 7, 2016 - PRLog -- The Fluid Power Innovation and Research Conference (FPIRC), co-sponsored by the National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) and the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP), is the premier conference for fluid power industry and academic research in North America. This year's event will take place October 10-12, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.

Conference presenters include industry practitioners and leaders, academic fluid power researchers, and students from around the world. Recommended attendees are fluid power engineers and technical leaders, human resource professionals, CTO's, and marketing personnel.

At this year's FPIRC, attendees can:

·     Participate in a program of over 30 fluid power technical posters and presentations, including keynote talks on the workforce development continuum, wearable robots, and ways to revitalize the full potential of hydraulic system technology.

·     Listen to panel discussions on the role of start-ups in a healthy industry and external technology trends.

·     Meet one-on-one with fluid power experienced students in corporate/student speed meetings.

·     Engage with members of industry during the corporate kiosk reception.

·     Attend a post-event facility tour of UMN Research Labs and Cummins Power Generation or Eaton Hydraulics and MTS Systems.

·     Opt to also attend 2016 ASME Dynamic Systems and Control Conference, held in conjunction with FPIRC October 12-14, 2016.

Reserve Your Hotel Room

To make Hyatt Regency Minneapolis reservations, please call 1-800-233-1234 and refer to the NFPA / National Fluid Power Association's FPIRC / Fluid Power Innovation and Research Conference.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Show your support for fluid power education and research while raising your visibility at the event by sponsoring the 2016 Fluid Power Innovation and Research Conference. Contact Eric Lanke at 414-778-3351 or elanke@nfpa.com with your sponsorship inquiries.

More information about the conference and sponsorship opportunities can be found at: http://nfpahub.com/events/conferences/fpirc/

About the NFPA

NFPA provides a forum for the fluid power industry's channel partners-manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, customers and educators. Its U.S. and multinational members work cooperatively in advancing hydraulic and pneumatic technology through the association's many programs and initiatives.

About the CCEFP

The Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) is a network of researchers, educators, students and industry working together to transform fluid power -how it is researched, applied and taught. The CCEFP is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Engineering Research Center, one of the most prestigious research organizations in the nation.