Classes and Training Programs
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about classes and training programs offered by NFPA member companies,
schools and universities.
Member Companies:
Bosch Rexroth Corp.
Eaton Corp.
Festo Corp.
Motion
Industries, Inc.
NORGREN
Parker
Hannifin Corp.
Sauer-Danfoss
Inc.
Thermal
Transfer Products
Schools
and Universities:
Beaufort High School
Beaufort, SC - Beaufort High School offers various high-school level engineering classes such as Introduction to Engineering and Robotics. These courses also include student engineering projects. Member since 9/18/2008.
Bluegrass Community and Technical College
Lawrenceburg, KY - Industrial Maintenance Technology. AAS Degree, Diploma, Certificates offered. Degree is 60-72 credit hours. Students study subjects in fluid power, maintaining industrial equipment, welding, machine tool, electrical theory, motor controls PLCs, general education, offered on three campuses. The fluid power class is a study of power theory, component ID, and application, schematic reading, basic calculations related to pneumatic and hydraulic systems and their operation. 3 hour lecture, 2 hour lab. Advanced fluid power courses also offered. Member since 2/17/2004.
Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburge, ID - The Mechanical Engineering Department at BYU - Idaho is developing an elective course in Fluid Power to be offered once per year beginning Fall semester 2007. The course will utilize the text by Anthony Esposito titled "Fluid Power with Applications." Two thirds of the course will teach hydraulics and one third will teach pneumatics. Member since 7/30/2007.
California Maritime Academy
Vallejo, CA - The California Maritime Academy (Cal Maritime) is a unique and specialized campus of The California State University that offers bachelors degrees in fields such as international business and logistics, facilities engineering technology, marine engineering technology, marine transportation, mechanical engineering and others. They offer classroom instruction along with experiential learning that includes a two-month training cruise aboard the Training Ship GOLDEN BEAR. The mechanical engineering program offers many courses in fluid power and students put their knowledge to work while maintaining the training ship. Member since 7/21/2010.
Central Community College
Columbus, NE - Central Community College's (CCC) industrial technology program provides the fundamental knowledge necessary to install, maintain and repair the latest equipment in a variety of manufacturing and industrial facilities. This program provides a combination of technical as well as scientific knowledge needed to work in industrial processing and maintenance. The study of motion control through fluid power is emphasized through training in pneumatics, hydraulic and our Mechatronics program. Member since 10/11/2005.
Cerritos College
Norwalk, CA - Cerritos College is a public, comprehensive community college serving southeastern Los Angeles County. They have an extensive list of Advanced Manufacturing courses and more than 1200 students complete courses annually. 60% of these students are minorities. They are also initiating a Project Lead the Way course with local high school students and have a Pathways department to promote high school students to enroll in technical-related programs. Member since 10/15/2009.
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN - Chattanooga State Community College was founded in 1965 and is focused on supplying the technical workforce of the region, particularly in engineering technology and computer science. The College now boasts the largest postsecondary enrollment in the Tri-State area and the largest training facilities in East Tennessee. Through their Technology Center’s Industrial Maintenance Program, a new course focusing on fluid power will be developed. The course curriculum will be developed with the National Center for Construction Education and Research. Member since 7/14/2010.
Clemson University
Greenville, SC - At CU-ICAR, Clemson University International Center for Automotive Research, current fluid power research work covers the following topics: hydrostatic transmissions; hydraulic hybrid powertrains; active vehicle suspensions; vehicle testing systems such as a 7-post road simulation; fatigue testing machines; hydraulic system modeling, simulation and control design. Member since 4/17/2008.
Cleveland Community College
Shelby, NC - Cleveland Community College is a two-year institution located between Charlotte and Asheville, North Carolina. Programs in motion control and fluid power are provided by the Vocational/Engineering Department. Cleveland Community College is also developing advanced online training aides in support of distance learning for industrial training and retraining. These online training aides will allow actual real-world online experimentation in the field of fluid power. Member since 5/27/2009.
College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL - College of DuPage is the third-largest, single-campus community college in the nation and the second-largest institution of higher education in Illinois. They have more than 30,000 students enrolled each semester. Their Manufacturing Technology program offers a Hydraulics and Pneumatics course each semester in both day and evening classes. Average enrollment in this class is 32 students per semester. Member since 3/4/2010.
Florida Community College at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL - Florida Community College at Jacksonville works very closely with their local business community and plays a major role in its economic development. They offer a specific Process Support Technician (Industrial Maintenance) program designed to provide fluid power theory and training. Member since 3/23/2009.
Fördervereinigung Fluidtechnik e.V., Aachen
D-52074 Aachen, - The aim and task of this association is the support of the scientific research and development in the field of hydraulic and pneumatic transmission and control. Member since 9/1/1986.
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA - Georgia Institute of Technology (GA TECH) is a university with approximately 14,000 students, about 60% in engineering. The faculty and graduate students at GA TECH are heavily engaged in research, sponsored by industry & government. The School of Mechanical Engineering is particularly committed to education and research in fluid power. Research in this department includes modeling and advanced techniques for motion control. Member since 10/2/2000.
Greenville Technical College (Brashier Campus)
Greenville, SC - Greenville Technical College offers a broad mechatronics curriculum that includes a new Certificate in Industrial Technology. Included in this discipline are robotics, fluid power and mechanical systems. The program trains students in industrial environments and teaches the skills required for a Mechatronics Technician to succeed in the world of automated manufacturing. Member since 12/17/2008.
Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago, IL - Illinois Institute of Technology offers accredited undergraduate and graduate degrees in Fluid Mechanics and also in Controls. Member since 7/1/2007.
Iowa State University
Ames, IA - Iowa State University offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Systems Technology, Industrial Technology, and Mechanical Engineering all with fluid power courses. Iowa State University has research programs in application, control, and modeling of fluid power and mechatronic systems. Member since 5/29/2001.
Ivy Tech Community College
Lafayette, IN - The Manufacturing and Industrial Technology program at Ivy Tech Community College is designed to prepare students for the modern manufacturing environment. Their graduates receive a fluid power certificate and are trained in installation, repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of hydraulic and pneumatic sytems. Member since 7/30/2008.
Lake Cumberland ATC
Russell Springs, KY - Lake Cumberland ATC is a local area technology center that serves multiple counties. They offer an Industrial Maintenance Program that includes Introduction to Fluid Power, Advanced Pneumatics, Advanced Hydraulics and Robots and Automation. Member since 9/18/2008.
Lower Columbia College
Longview, WA - Lower Columbia College provides training for both mobile and industrial hydraulic technicians. Member since 2/6/2006.
Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI - Marquette University's Engineering Department has been training engineers for over 100 years. the college offers Biomedical, Civil, Computer, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering degrees. It also offers Construction Management and Engineering. Their Mechanical and Biomedical engineering programs offer Fluids and Advanced Fluids as part of the curricular offerings. Member since 1/14/2009.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT
Cambridge, MA - The MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering programs prepare students for a professional practice in an era of advancing technology. They combine engineering sciences with project-based lab and design experiences. The Department offers eight graduates degrees, one of which is a Master of Engineering in Manufacturing. This department teaches machine design and thermo-fluids that benefit from the application of fluid power technologies. A flagship course is 2.007 - Design and Manufacturing. Member since 10/6/2008.
Miami University of Ohio
Oxford, OH - Miami University of Ohio's primary mission is to provide quality graduates to meet societal and industrial needs. The University provides graduates with an in-depth education in mathematics, science, engineering science, manufacturing processes and methods, and engineering design, as well as requiring a broad education in computing, business, and liberal arts. Department faculty conduct teaching and research on fundamental and applied aspects of motion and control technology including fluid power technology. Member since 1/24/2008.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Milwaukee, WI - MSOE offers undergraduate and graduate courses in fluid power and electrohydraulic motion control technology. MSOE also offers short courses, seminars and certificate programs in fluid power and electrohydraulic motion control technology. In addition, the Fluid Power Institute conducts contract research, product design and development, and testing of hydraulic and pneumatic components and systems. FPI's main research laboratory contains 400 and 600 hp hydraulic power supplies and a variety of other equipment and instrumentation for conducting performance, endurance and pressure fatigue tests on virtually any fluid power component. Member since 3/17/1972.
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Granite Falls, MN - Minnesota West is a two year Community and Technical College. The Granite Falls campus Fluid Power Program offers both Diploma and AAS degrees in Fluid Power Technology. The program is both hands-on and theory. Member since 4/1/2002.
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
Stoney Creek, Ontario, - Mohawk College has offered a Mechanical Engineering Technician Program specializing in Fluid Power Automation for 20 years. They are a designated FPEF key school offering comprehensive training in hydraulics, pneumatics and their associated control. Mohawk College actively participates in promoting the fluid power industry with its local boards of education. Member since 4/4/2005.
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT - Montana State University is further developing its fluid power curriculum beginning with Introduction to Fluid Power Technology (with lab), to follow with Fluid Power Controls and Advanced Fluid Power Design as well as continuing education courses in Troubleshooting and Maintenance of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems. Member since 9/7/2006.
Mountwest Community and Technical College
Huntington, WV - Mountwest Community and Technical College is a public institution located in Huntington, WV. The college provides open access to education and training for a diverse population and assists students and employers meet regional and global workforce demands. MCTC, in cooperation with a local school district, is offering intro-intermediate and advanced hydraulic and pneumatic courses to both secondary and post-secondary students. This educational program is made possible through a three-way partnership with the college, the Wayne County Board of Education, and local businesses. Member since 3/23/2009.
Murray State University
Murray, KY - Murray State University is one of six regional universities in Kentucky. Murray State offers an Electromechanical Engineering Technology (EMT) program specifically designed to meet the requirements of world-class automated manufacturing and process industries. The EMT program provides work force development training in the areas of programmable controllers, human machine interface, and fluid power and motion control. Member since 3/10/2009.
North Carolina A&T State University
Greensboro, NC - North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is a public, doctoral/research intensive, land grant university with approximately 11,000 students. The department of Industrial and Systems Engineering is actively involved in education and research in human factors in fluid power systems. Member since 12/1/2006.
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK - Oklahoma State University offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Technolog
y Program. Member since 8/29/2001.
Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg, KS - Pittsburg State University is a Division II school located in Pittsburg, Kansas. They offer fluid mechanics as part of an Engineering Technology Program that enrolls over 300 students annually. Member since 9/8/2009.
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO - Our school provides students with pneumatic and hydraulic education in the areas of system design, troubleshooting and maintenance. Member since 7/14/2005.
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN - The School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University conducts research concerning the control and online diagnostics of electrohydraulic systems. Current research thrust includes self-adapting controllers for electrohydraulics, online diagnostics and remaining life estimations of electrohydraulic systems, self-healing electrohydraulic systems and intelligent electrohydraulic systems via information technologies. Member since 9/18/2000.
Rochester Institute of Technology
Rochester, NY - Rochester Institute of Technology is a major technical university located in Rochester, NY. RIT offers an extensive program of Manufacturing Engineering Technology that also includes Packaging Science. As part of these programs a broad range of fluid power courses are offered. RIT is known for its cooperative education program that began in 1912 and is the hallmark of an RIT education. Member since 9/3/2009.
Spokane Community College
Spokane, WA - Spokane Community College has a hydraulic and pneumatic automation technology program that equips students with employable skills through direct, hands-on training in fluid power. Member since 3/23/2005.
TAFE NSW
Meadowbank, - The Training and Education Support and Industry Skill Unit of the TAFE New South Wales, Australia offers fluid power qualification courses at trade, post-trade and diploma levels. They have approximately 200 students enrolled each year. Member since 5/27/2009.
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX - The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University conducts research and offers undergraduate courses in fluid power. Current research projects focus primarily on sensors, control, monitoring and diagnostics of electrohydraulic and electropneumatic systems. Member since 8/1/2000.
Texas State Technical College
Waco, TX - TSTC's Industrial Maintenance & Engineering Technology offers an A.A.S. in Industrial Maintenance, an A.A.S. in Facilities Engineering Management, a Certificate as an Industrial Maintenance Mechanic, along with other certificates. The curriculum for the Certificate includes studies of pumps, compressors, mechanical drives, refrigeration principles, basic electrical theory, motor controls, basic hydraulics and more for total credits of 41. The A.A.S. degrees build on the certificate curriculum with the addition of Programmable Logic Controllers, Troubleshooting, Reliability and Maintainability, Pneumatics and more for a total of 71 credits. Member since 9/19/2006.
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA - Penn State Engineering offers engineering education through R & D partnerships with U.S. industry and service initiatives through continuing education, technology transfer, and support for governmental agencies. Selected research projects are in the area of measurement, sensing and control, including life extending control, performance optimization, and maintenance. Member since 8/1/2000.
The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL - Member since 9/18/2008.
UFSC/LASHIP - Laboratory of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems
Florianopolis, Sc, - The Laboratory of Hydraulic and Pneumatic Systems (LASHIP) at UFSC offers undergraduate and graduate courses and technological research on hydraulics and pneumatics. The activities include: Integration with PLC and PC; Control theory applied to fluid power; Artificial Intelligence of Fluid Power Design; Computerized standard test and test bench development. Member since 7/14/1998.
University of Bath
Bath, - Department of Mechanical Engineering, Centre for Power Transmission and Motion Control. Member since 12/9/2003.
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA - Department of Mechanical Engineering. Member since 11/17/2003.
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH - The University of Dayton's Department of Engineering Technology maintains over 10,000 square feet of laboratory facilities including labs dedicated to automation and controls, computer integrated manufacturing, design and fabrication, electronic design, fluid power, industrial process and design, manufacturing processes and microprocessors. Member since 12/21/2004.
University of Illinois at Chicago, Mechatronics Lab
Chicago, IL - The University of Illinois at Chicago offers mechatronics in mechanical, industrial and electrical engineering curriculums. Member since 11/11/2003.
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Urbana, IL - The University of Illinois Departments of Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering conduct research and teach classes in fluid power. Current research projects focus primarily on control of electrohydraulic systems. Member since 8/30/1996.
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
North Dartmouth, MA - The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has several courses that deal with fluid flow, thermodynamics, bioengineering and biomedical technology. They also have a new Biomedical Engineering & Biotechnology Ph.D. program. Member since 1/25/2005.
University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN - The University of Minnesota Department of Mechanical Engineering conducts research and teaches fluid power. Current research focuses on modeling, control and teleoperation of electrohydraulic systems. Member since 7/17/2000.
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MO - The University of Missouri - Columbia offers BS, MS, and PhD degrees in the field of engineering. The Fluid Power Research Consortium performs provided advanced analysis and experimentation for Fluid Power applications. Member since 9/4/2001.
University of Nebraska at Kearny
Kearny, NE - University of Nebraska at Kearney has a 4-year degree program in Industrial Distribution with a focus and orientation on technical sales. Part of the technical training includes course and laboratory activities in Fluid Power. Member since 3/24/2008.
University of Northern Iowa
Waverly, IA - This research organization uses vegetable oils to develop industrial lubricants (oils and greases). Member since 8/1/2000.
University of Saskatchewan
Saskatoon, SK - The University of Saskatchewan is located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, home of the Canadian Light Source. The Fluid Power Research group has a history of research in the area of fluid power and has courses at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Over 100 graduate students have graduated from the Fluid Power Group at the M.Sc and PhD levels. Member since 1/27/2004.
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, ON - The University of Waterloo's Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering has been involved in several research areas concerned with fluid power. Development of smart pneumatic valves, improvement of hydraulics systems used in forestry and development of hydraulic-based active suspension systems are some examples. Member since 7/5/2006.
University of Wisconsin - Madison
Madison, WI - The Fluid Power Research Laboratory is dedicated to investigating, designing, and developing components and systems utilizing fluid power. Member since 7/24/2000.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI - The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee offers BS, MS and Ph.D degrees in the field of engineering. Their College of Engineering and Applied Science offers many resources and services to industry partners as well as students. Fluid power courses are included at all levels and the school has a Mechatronics Research Lab whose projects include hybrid technology and wind turbine systems. Member since 5/15/2009.
Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN - Vanderbilt University conducts research and development in control of compressible fluid powered systems and novel high energy density power sources. Member since 12/11/2003.
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI - Western Michigan University is one of the four Carnegie Research Extensive universities in Michigan with a student body of over 25,000. The College of Engineering and Applied Sciences of WMU has 2,100 students and is located in a 323,000-square-foot campus in a Business Technology and Research Park in Kalamazoo, MI. To advance education and research in fluid power and motion control, in collaboration with Parker Hannifin Corporation, WMU developed a new Motion and Control Laboratory in 2003. Beyond classes, this laboratory is also used by students for research and senior design projects. Most recent student projects in this lab include, control of inertial hydraulic load, online pneumatic system control, hydraulic bicycle, NSF REU projects, and several other innovative hydraulic application developments. Member since 3/29/2006.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester, MA - Worcester Polytechnic Institute offers more than 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs with a focus on research. The MEPS- Mechanical Energy and Power Systems Laboratory is conducting research in efficient energy conversion, storage and generation. Fluid Power research includes hydraulic hybrid vehicles, switch-mode valve control, hydraulic energy storage and direct engine pumps. WPI also has a unique and vigorous K-12 outreach program focused on science, mathematics and engineering. WPI is also the Massachusetts Affiliate for Project Lead the Way. Member since 10/6/2008.
Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH - The College of Engineering & Technology at Youngstown State University has two independent programs that offer courses related to hydraulics and fluid power. They are the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology Programs. The college recently established the Center for Excellence in Hydraulics Research and Education. Research on hydraulics focuses on modeling, control, and micro systems. Dr. Shawn Kim serves as the Director of the Center. Member since 9/23/2002.
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