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FPEF Key Schools
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Two new Key Schools have been added:
CCC-Columbus, NE,
Northwest
State, Archbold, OH
Alexandria Technical College
Center for Automation
and Motion Control
Two-year AAS
Two-year diploma in Fluid Power Technology and Manufacturing Engineering
Technician
Todd Zarbok
toddz@alex.tech.mn.us
1601 Jefferson St.
Alexandria, MN 56308
(320)
762-4608
FAX (320) 762-4501
Angelina College
Fluid Power Technology - Associate of
Applied Science
Fluid Power Technology - Level 1 Certificate
The certificate is approx. 50% of the courses in the
degree plan
George Davis
davisg@angelina.edu
Director, Technology and Workforce Division
PO Box 1768
3500 South First St.
Lufkin, TX 75902-1768
Phone: (936) 633-5443
FAX (409) 633-5391
Scholarship Pictures
Centennial College of Applied Arts & Technology
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technician - Automation &
Robotics 2 year diploma program includes:
 | 240 hours of instruction in hydraulics |
| 192 hours of instruction in pneumatics (including PLC
interfacing) |
Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology - Automation &
Robotics
Electro-Mechanical Engineering (Co-op) Technology - Automation &
Robotics 3 year diploma program includes:
| 368 hours of instruction in hydraulics |
| 240 hours of instruction in pneumatics (including PLC
interfacing) |
Our programs prepare our graduates for employment in the rapidly
growing industrial automation and motion control fields.
Students learn the fundamentals of the three main areas of industrial
automation:
| electronics |
| hydraulics |
| pneumatics |
They learn the methods of controlling these technologies,
alone and in concert. Graduates are employed in sales, service and design
positions for Fluid Power distributors, automation System design/builld
companies, or users of fluid power or automation systems.
Donald Wang
dwang@centennialcollege.ca
School of Engineering Technology
P. O. Box 631, Station "A"
Scarsborough, Ontario, L1N 9E7 Canada
Phone: (416) 289-5000 x2274
FAX: (416) 439-2860 or (416) 289-5215
Central Community College - Columbus Campus, Columbus, NE
Mechatronics
(Industrial
Technology)
| Two-year AAS (70 credit hours) |
| Diploma (32 credit hours) |
| Certificate (12 credit hours) |
The Mechatronics program
will provide the fundamental knowledge necessary to install, maintain and repair
the latest equipment in a variety of manufacturing and industrial facilities.
The program provides a combination of technical as well as scientific knowledge
needed to work in industrial processing and maintenance. Instructional courses
include:
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Electronics, Hydraulics,
Pneumatics, |
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Mechanical Systems,
Applications of Fluid Power, |
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Control Systems,
Sensors, PLC’s, |
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General Education and
other classes designed for the robotics and industrial automation
technicians. |
For more complete
information, check out our Mechatronics web site.
Mechatronics web site:
www.mechatronics-mec.org
Allen Stenzel, Mechatronics Instructor; E-Mail:
astenzel@cccneb.edu
Todd Bosak, Mechatronics Instructor; E-Mail:
tbosak@cccneb.edu
Duane Matson, Associate Dean of Instruction; E-Mail: dmatson@cccneb.edu
4500 63rd
Street, Post Office Box 1027,
Columbus, NE 68602-1027
Phone (402) 562-7132, 1-877-CCC-0780
Hennepin Technical College - Eden Prarie Campus
AAS Associate in Applied Science Degree - Fluid Power
Engineering Technology - 72 Semester credits
Fluid Power Engineering Technology Diploma - 64 Semester credits - Diploma
Fluid Power Mechanic Diploma - 48 Semester credits - Diploma
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Certificate - 30 Semester credits -
Certificate
Serving college and secondary students
Customized Training - Serving Industry
Ernie Parker, Fluid
Power Technology Instructor
E-Mail:
Ernie.Parker@hennepintech.edu
Manufacturing Department
13100 College View Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Phone:
(952) 995-1569
FAX: (952) 995-1382 Att'n: Ernie
Home Phone (952) 854-5617
School E-Mail:
info@hennepintech.edu
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Our FPEF scholarship winners. Awards were given out by Fluid Power
industry personnel at an awards breakfast. From left to right they are:
Ben Gilb, Andy Nagel, Dan Haeg, Jacob Keehl, Jay Shoemaker, James Boman,
Brad Brooks,& Ryan Sybrant. |
Hennepin Technical College - Brooklyn Park Campus
Industrial Maintenance Mechanic Certificate
Diploma is Fluid Power Mechanic
Bill Martin - E-mail:
Bill.Martin@hennepintech.edu
9000 Brooklyn Blvd.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
(763)
488-2484
Henry Ford Community College
WEB Site:
www.hfcc.edu .
Alan Essehmacher, Instructor: E-Mail:
aessenma@hfcc.edu
& (313) 845-6330
Associate Degree program in Electronics Technology
5101 Evergreen Road
Dearborn, MI 48430
University of Maine
Four-year B.S. Mechanical Engineering Technology and Electrical
Engineering Technology with Fluid Power options within the MET and EET
degree programs.
Four-year Biological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
and Engineering
Physics with Fluid Power electives.
Thomas E. Christensen, PE, Professor
Thomas E. Christensen, PE,
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator,
E-mail:
thomas.christensen@umit.maine.edu
Thomas Christensen, P.E.
Director of Operations
Advanced Manufacturing Center
University of Maine
5796 AMC Building
Orono, Maine 04469
(207) 581-2713 Voice
(207) 581-2725 Fax
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Four-year B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology with
Fluid Power
Courses 18 credit fluid power option in the BS Mechanical Engineering
Technology Program. 12 credits of fluid power electives in BS Mechanical
Engineering Program. 9 credits fluid power specialty in MS Engineering
Program:
Key Professor; Thomas J. Labus, Professor Mechanical Engineering Dept.
1025 N. Broadway Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202-3109
(414) 277-7284
Fax: (414) 277-2222
Email Labus@msoe.edu
New Student Projects
Thomas S. Wanke, Director,
E-Mail: Wanke@msoe.edu
Fluid Power Institute
1025 N. Milwaukee Street
Milwaukee, WI 53202 3109
(414) 277-7191
Fax: (414) 277-7470 |
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| In addition, MSOE's
Fluid Power Institute conducts contract
research projects in fluid power and related motion control areas for Component
manufacturers, OEM's Distributors, Users and Government Agencies. It employs
undergraduate and graduate students from various degree programs in conjunction
with faculty from various departments to work on the projects. |
| Tom Labus, Key Professor |
 Professor
Labus and the hydraulic vehicle
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Minnesota West Community and Technical College
Granite Falls Campus
Fluid Power Technology – AAS degree (72
credits) and two year Diploma (67 credits).
Providing a balanced program in hydraulics, pneumatics and related motion
controls since 1965. Check out the curriculum at our website (http://www.mnwest.edu).
Robotics/Flexible Automation - AAS degree and two year diploma
Manufacturing Engineering Technician - AAS degree
Customized training for the industry
Instructors:
Minnesota West Community & Technical College
Granite Falls Campus
1593 11th Ave. Granite Falls, MN 56241
(320) 564 – 4511 Fax (320) 564 – 2318
e-mail:
fluid.power@mnwest.edu
Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology
Department of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering
481 Barton Street East
Stoney
Creek, Ontario
Canada, L8E 2L7
Main Phone:
905-575-1212
Two Year Technician Diploma (with an
optional one year co-op internship)
322 hours of
hydraulic training including interfacing with PLC’s
238 hours of
pneumatic training including interfacing with PLC’s
The Fluid Power program takes students from a fundamental
knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic principles up to an advanced level of
expertise using proportional/servo & PLC control. There is substantial hands
on training in the labs.
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Manufacturing Engineering Technician -
Automation - Industrial Mechanic |
Two Year Technician Diploma (with an
optional one year co-op internship)
126 hours
of hydraulic training
182 hours
of pneumatic training including interfacing with PLC’s
The Automation program provides students with a comprehensive understanding
of industrial hydraulic and pneumatic principles. There
is substantial hands on training to ensure students are familiar with
circuit design and troubleshooting principles.
The objective of our programs is to provide industry with trained
technicians who have an understanding of hydraulic and pneumatic systems
and their associated electrical control systems. Special emphasis is
given in developing the technician's skills in planning, selecting,
testing, installation, and maintenance of equipment and systems of the
type used in automated systems and robotics.
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Fluid Power Certificate - Continuing Education |
234 hours of study over six
courses
Intended for individuals employed in fluid power
related occupations who have little or no formal training in fluid power.
The program emphasizes practical 'hands on' applications of
hydraulics/pneumatics, components/systems, trouble shooting methods and
electronic/electrical control for fluid power.
Doug Daniels,
AFPI, CFPHS- Fluid Power Instructor
E-Mail:
Doug.Daniels@MohawkCollege.ca
Phone: 905-575-2531
FAX: 905-662-7220
Marla Robinson,
CFPHS – Program Co-ordinator - E-Mail:
Marla.Robinson@MohawkCollege.ca
Phone: 905-575-2529
Northwest
State Community College
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Maintenance Technician /
Mechatronics Technology
Associate of Applied Science 72 hours |
The Industrial Maintenance Technician / Mechatronics Technician not only
troubleshoot and repair the most highly advanced industrial equipment, but is
responsible for the lay-out and installation. The individual will be well
versed in electrical, pneumatics, hydraulics, welding, machine repair, motor
control systems, and PLC control systems.
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Industrial
Maintenance Mechanic Certificate – 30 hours |
Contact: Steven L. Dick, Fluid Power Instructor:
sdick@northweststate.edu
Phone: 419 267-1467
22600 State Route 34
Archbold, Ohio 43502
419-267-5511
More about Northwest State
North Dakota State College of Science
Industrial Maintenance - AAS Degree
- curriculum provides the graduate with the necessary hydraulic, pneumatic, blue print reading, welding, electrical and controller skills to maintain, troubleshoot and tune manufacturing equipment
Diesel Technology - AAS Degree
- curriculum provides the graduate with the necessary hydraulic, electrical, electronic, engine and drive train instruction. These graduates are employed in the agricultural, heavy equipment, mining and transportation industries
James Aakre, Instructor - E-Mail:
james.aakre@ndscs.nodak.edu
Diesel Technology Department
800 Sixth Street North; Aakre e-mail is:
Wahpeton, ND 58076-0002
(701) 671-2144
FAX (701) 671-2145
Ohio State University - ATI - Wooster
Engineering Technologies
Ohio State ATI's Fluid Power program provides a balanced curriculum consisting of technical and general courses, as well as practical experience. This combination, along with small classes and individual attention, prepares students to immediately meet the needs of industry upon graduation.
The Associate of Applied Science degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 102 quarter credit-hours of technical and general studies.
The technical courses include the study of fluid power components, electrohydraulics, technical graphics and CAD, and instrumentation. The comprehensive curriculum also includes the study of power transmission, digital electronics and technological problem solving. A minimum of 51 hours are required in technical courses.
Fluid Power students also complete 51 hours of general studies which include written and oral communication,
social sciences, mathematics, and chemical and physical science.
John Arnold phone 330-287-1367
Fluid Power Coordinator, - E-Mail:
Arnold.596@osu.edu
1328 Dover Road
Wooster, OH 44691
Phone: (330) 287-1367
FAX: (330) 262-7634
Oklahoma State University
Four-year B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology with Fluid Power Emphasis
4 course sequence in fluid power:Basic
Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Applied Fluid Mechanics, Electrohydraulics and Motion
Control
Young B. Chang, PhD., Associate Professor - E-mail: ybae@okstate.edu
383 Cordell South
Stillwater, OK 74078
Phone: 405-744-7019
Fax: 405-744-7399
Purdue University
B.S. in Agricultural & Biological Systems (Machine Systems Engineering)
B.S. in Ag Systems Management (Ag Degree)
MS and PhD in Agriculture or Engineering
Gary Krutz, Professor - Director Electrohydraulic Center - E-Mail:
Krutz@purdue.edu
ABE Department
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: (765) 494-1179
FAX: (765) 496-1115
Pictures of the Water Hydraulic powered mower
Article on Pneumatic Boat Lift
Purdue University
School of Technology: Two-year A.A.S. or four-year B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology
Steve Widmer - E-mail:
sewidmer@tech.purdue.edu
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Knoy 145, Michael Golden Engineering Labs
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: (765) 494-7527,
FAX: (765) 494-6219
San Joaquin Delta College
Community College - The school offers a 2 year Certificate in Fluid Power Technology
&
Associate of Science in Fluid Power Technology
Fluid Power support courses are offered in other technical programs, such as auto mechanics, diesel, electrical, industrial technology, machine shop, welding, and agriculture mechanics Certificates.
Richard Dettloff, Fluid Mechanics Instructor, - E-Mail:
mailto:rdettloff@deltacollege.edu
Applied Science and Technology Department
5151 Pacific Avenue
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 954-5537
Spokane Community College
Two-year Associate, Fluid Power Technician
John
Norman
Department Chairman, E-Mail:
jnorman@scc.spokane.edu
Ed Willey,
Alternate contact, E-Mail:
ewilley@scc.spokane.edu
Hydraulic and Pneumatic Automation Technology
N1810 Greene Street, MS 2190
Spokane, WA 99207-5399
Phone: (509)
533-7118 or (509) 533-7112
FAX: (509) 533-8805
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California Polytechnic State University
Franklin C. Owen, Ph.D.,P.E
Associate Professor
Mechanical Engineering Department
http://www.calpoly.edu/~fowen
The Cal Poly program provides a balanced curriculum consisting of technical and general courses, as well as practical experience. This combination, along with small classes and individual attention, prepares students to immediately meet the needs of industry upon graduation.
The technical courses include the study of fluid power components, electrohydraulics,
technical graphics and CAD, and instrumentation. The comprehensive curriculum
also includes the study of power transmission, digital electronics and
technological problem solving.
Fluid Power students also complete 51 hours of general studies which include written and oral communication, social sciences, mathematics, and chemical and physical science.
Also, if we also include our fluid power program in Agricultural
Engineering, our offerings are
multi-faceted.
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Office 805-756-1346
FAX 805-756-1137
Gateway Technical College
Manufacturing, Engineering and Electronics Department
Fluid Power Maintenance - 1 year Technical Diploma
Michael
Renzoni, Fluid Power Instructor, E-Mail:
renzonim@gtc.edu.
3520 30th Avenue
Kenosha, WI 53144
(262)564-2664
Fax: (262)564-2243
Alternate Contact:
Bob Huff,
Automated Manufacturing
Systems Technician – Instructor
hoffr@gtc.edu
Kennebec Valley Technical College
Two-year Technology Program; One-year Certificate Program in Fluid Power developed and
waiting for final approval for Associate Degree in Fluid Power - have articulation agreements with
University of Maine
207-453-5000
92 Western Avenue
Fairfield, Maine 04937-1367
Macomb Community College
Two-year Associate Applied Science in Fluid Power Technology
Al Manore, Professor or Bill Burns:
586-445-7448
Fluid Power Technology
14500 Twelve Mile Road
Warren, MI 48092-3896
(586)445-7000
FAX (810) 445-7130
Moraine Park Technical College
Fluid Power Courses offered as support courses to students in Agricultural Diesel, Machine Repair and
Electromechanical Technology Programs
Gerry Vanderloop, Instructor
(920)-924-3147
Trade and Technical Division
P. O. Box 1940
Fond du Lac, WI 54936-1940
(920)929-2100
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