Energy Efficient Hydraulics and Pneumatics Conference

November 27-29, 2012
Chicago Marriott O’Hare, Rosemont, IL

hosted by the
International Fluid Power Society (IFPS), the
FPDA Motion and Control Network (FPDA), and the
National Fluid Power Association (NFPA)

                                 

 

Saving energy and money with fluid power

Fluid power (hydraulics and pneumatics) is used in dozens of industries and hundreds of applications to precisely control the movement of machinery and material. Yet many engineers and technicians working in those industries do not fully understand the design concepts critical to developing efficient fluid power systems and the diagnostic and maintenance techniques essential to keep those systems operating at peak efficiency. These concepts and techniques can result in significant energy and cost savings for companies that use hydraulics or pneumatics, as well as for the customers they serve, making fluid power a more competitive technology choice.

To help companies take advantage of these opportunities, three leading fluid power organizations—the International Fluid Power Society, the FPDA Motion and Control Network, and the National Fluid Power Association—hosted an educational conference at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare in Rosemont, IL on November 27-29, 2012. Professionals responsible for designing and/or maintaining hydraulic and pneumatic systems in industrial settings or mobile applications attended. 

The conference offered:

• 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.
• Networking events to help participating engineers and technicians engage with technology providers from fluid power manufacturing and distribution companies.

   Conference Schedule and Presentations

   Speaker Bios

   Attendee List

 

 

 

Sponsorship
Opportunities

SILVER Level

 

 

Supporting Organizations

 

In addition to the three host associations,
the following organizations signed on
as supporters of this conference:

• AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology
• Association for High Technology Distribution  
• Compressed Air Challenge
• Fluid Power Educational Foundation 
• International Sealing Distribution Association
• NAHAD – The Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution  
• Power Transmission Distributors Association
• Packaging Machinery Manufacturers Institute

What Are People Saying About the EEHPC?

Great opportunity for engineers to provide input to long-standing energy efficiency issues to help a variety of industries.

Mike Hamzey
Exec VP/COO
R. M. Wright Company

There seems to be a large number of conferences focused on business and economics. It is refreshing to have one that I am interested in, engineering and education.

Travis Schmidt
Application Engineer
Hydra-Power Systems

Round Table discussion brought together a combination of more than 150 years of industry experience.

James Mills
Electromechanical Technology Instructor
Angelina College

Cross section of experts from industry added tremendous value to the content and discussions.

Steve Schwasnick
Vice President
Western Integrated Technologies, Inc.

The information I received was very useful and I will take it back to my company and share with all the engineers and salespeople so we can do a better job serving our customers and reducing a fluid power’s carbon footprint.

Jeff Geyer
Fluid Systems Manager (CFPS)
COMOSO

This was an excellent opportunity to expand thinking in Fluid Power application. Application of new and innovative products was discussed along with new and innovative application of conventional components. This was a meeting to stimulate thinking.

Doug Webster
Vice President
Sidener Engineering

Very good, thought provoking, stimulating process for solution products ideas.

Randy Greenwood
Sales Manager, Hydraulics
Lovejoy, Inc.

This conference help companies develop an energy strategy to your business and customers.

Parker Lancaster
President and CEO
P.S.I. Fluid Power Ltd.

It was encouraging to see professionals and leaders in this industry beginning to address energy efficiency. As a stakeholder, energy conservation is a business imperative and our equipment needs to be designed to reduce energy use in our day to day operations.

Eric Battino
Supplier Sustainability Manager
PepsiCo

It was an excellent opportunity to hear of and discuss ideas, trends & innovation with like minded professions

Ian McDonald
Principal Lecturer
Challenger Institute of Technology - Australia

The technical knowledge gained added to my ability to properly design Energy Efficient Systems.

Michael Anderson
Southwest Group Fluid Power
Sales Mgr.
Motion Industries