IFPE 2008 Technical Conference a record-setter

Feb. 1, 2008
The IFPE 2008 Technical Conference will feature a record 111 presentations on the latest research and developments in power transmission and motion control

The IFPE 2008 Technical Conference will feature a record 111 presentations on the latest research and developments in power transmission and motion control technologies, with sessions geared to global needs of engineers and other decisionmakers involved in design and manufacturing.

This conference will be held March 12-14, 2008, at the Las Vegas (NV) Convention Center, in conjunction with IFPE, the International Exposition for Power Transmission. The IFPE show runs March 11-15 and will feature 400 exhibitors and 127,000 net square feet of exhibit space.

The 2008 IFPE Technical Conference will also include a new electronic controls symposium in addition to its technology and design program. For the first time, Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available for all sessions.

New topic areas include asset management, computational fluid dynamics, hybrid systems, suspensions and vehicle systems. Additional topics featuring new research include filtration/contamination, fluids, hydraulic systems, hydraulic valves, mechanical, modeling/simulation, pneumatics, plumbing/piping/fittings, pumps/motors/hydrostatic transmissions, seals/sealing, and water hydraulics.

Details on registering for IFPE and information on education and other show features are at www.ifpe.com.