Advancing Fluid Power Technology Trends Series: Functional Safety Whitepaper - Roundtable

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) has released a new publication: 2024 NFPA Technology Task Force Report – Machine Safety Compendium. This resource explores the latest trends in functional safety and provides best practices for minimizing risks and hazards in fluid power systems.

To dive deeper into these critical topics, NFPA is hosting an exclusive virtual roundtable on April 10, 2025, featuring top industry experts:

🔹 Linda Caron – Functional Safety Expert, Parker Hannifin
🔹 Frank Latino – Global Product Manager, Festo SE & Co. KG
🔹 Brian Tritle – Engineering Director, IFP Motion Solutions Inc.

This session will showcase key findings from the white paper, including:

• A review of existing safety standards and machine directives
• Risk assessments related to fluid power in automation upgrades
• Best practices for ensuring safe system operation

This event is ideal for engineers, safety professionals, and industry leaders looking to stay ahead of evolving safety requirements.

Want a preview? Check out the Fluid Power Forum, where we take an experimental approach—AI-generated voices discussing key findings from the Machine Safety Compendium. This unique episode explores how AI can transform the way we share technical insights. Listen now and get a head start on the conversation before the live roundtable!