Teledyne DALSA, in partnership with Fluid Power Engineering Company, invites you to attend a special, high-quality and information-rich vision event where you will learn about the latest industry products and gain real experience working with Teledyne DALSA systems. This seminar will include the following points and more: iNspect Express Hands-On Training BOA Nexus Smart Bridge Techniques to Solve Common Machine Vision Challenges Advanced Vision Applications Space is limited. Make your reservation today! http://www.fpeinc.com/event/dalsa/ Following the session, we’ll host a special Q&A session. We will be prepared to answer any questions about your actual application that you may have. Bring in an example from your work environment and our experts will be there to assist you. Fluid Power Engineering, Inc. This email was sent to you because your email address is on the Fluid Power Engineering mailing list. To remove yourself from the list unsubscribe. 110 Gordon Street | Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 | 847-364-7455 12951 Gravois Road, Suite 120 | Sunset Hills, MO 63127 | 314-842-0881 www.fpeinc.com

Attention: Greater St. Louis Area Customers - FPE/Teledyne Dalsa Machine Vision Event Coming Soon!

FPE and Teledyne Dalsa will be hosting one of our popular Machine Vision Events in the greater St. Louis area this November.

This event is always a favorite because it offers real, hands-on discussion about machine vision. No fluff. In fact, if we haven't covered what you came to hear, we offer a roundtable discussion with the experts following each and every event where you can bring actual application questions from your work environment and our experts will assist you.

Lunch is provided.

Click the flyer below to get all the details. Hope to see you there!

We’ll cover:

Machine vision essentials – the basics.

Use of the popular Teledyne DALSA iNspect vision software. This is the easiest point and click vision software available anywhere. So simple, as a matter of fact, that other vision companies are trying to imitate this easy-to-use software.

Machine vision lighting. We’ll show you how to use various lighting solutions in your applications. We’ll cover axial, darkfield, dome, spot and different colored lights. Lighting is critical to a successful application. It’s a topic that is often overlooked.

You will leave with iNspect demo software, a FREE six color test light, and the knowledge to better manage machine vision!

Consider a Future at FPE

Attention, outside sales representatives with experience in pneumatic and controls sales:

FPE has a rare opening in the Rockford area, due to the upcoming retirement of a very successful sales rep. who has been with the company for decades. Opportunities like this don't come up often!

Fluid Power Engineering is an amazing place to work. You'll work alongside some of the best in the business. The management team is energetic, dynamic and intent on growth. The inside staff is exceptionally talented, knowledgeable and helpful. You'll receive salary, commission, bonuses and expenses. You'll walk right into a mature, established territory.

We're looking for the right individual, with a proven track record in achieving new market share and at least three years experience. If that describes you, we'd love to talk.

Send Resumes only to: fpeinfo@fpeinc.com, attention: Sales Manager.
Fluid Power Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Great News for the Food Industry!

The New Tolomatic ERD25/30 Hygienic Design is USDA Certified!

Tolomatic has added two new larger sizes to the ERD product line with hygienic designs that have been officially certified by the USDA for maximum protection against food contamination in the food and beverage processing industry. In addition to the round body with smooth edges, welded joints and PTFE self-lubricating seals with either IP67 or IP69K options, these actuators increase the force capacity of the ERD family to 4,500 lbf (20.03 kN).

Would you like to set up a demo, or just get more information? Contact your FPE Solution Specialist for details.

Winner: 2013 Bimba Top Sales Performance Award

Fluid Power Engineering is the proud recipient of the Bimba Top Sales Performance Award for 2013! FPE is thrilled to count this among its latest achievements in a long and successful partnership with Bimba Manufacturing. It's an honor to receive this award. We'd like to thank our loyal customers -- without your continued support, this would not have been possible. We pride ourselves on being your premier source for Bimba products in the Chicagoland, greater Illinois and Quad Cities region. Thank you!

Sad News

Richard Bardos 1932-2013 August 21, 2013 The co-founder of Fluid Power Engineering, Dick Bardos, passed away today after a short illness. He had recently celebrated his 81st birthday. Originally from Michigan, Dick moved to the Chicago area in 1963 to start Fluid Power Engineering with his original partner, Jim Murphy. Together, they built FPE. Over the decades, they nurtured the company with their talented direction as it became an industry leader in the region it serves. Later, Jim retired and Dick took over his share of the business to become the sole owner. After many golden years filled with sailing and other endeavors, Jim passed away in 2009, around a month prior to his ninetieth birthday. Dick eventually moved into semi-retirement as his son, David and daughter Lori took over everyday operations. Dick and his lovely wife Ruthe split their time between Naples, Florida and their home in Illinois. For the past several years, they have enjoyed an active life filled with golf, family and friends. Meanwhile, Dick remained involved and engaged in the business. His sage advice and exceptional business sense was genuinely appreciated by everyone at FPE. Those who had the pleasure and good fortune of working with Dick will remember him as highly intelligent, caring and (of course) very witty. His sense of humor will not be forgotten. Dick was a respected and likeable figurehead, and it was always such a pleasure to interact with him. I can say it was a tremendous honor to have known him and worked with him. There are no words to describe the loss of Dick Bardos. He left a legacy that will always live on here at his company and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. Dick is survived by his wife Ruthe Bardos, his daughter Lori Wolff (FPE's Vice President/Controller) and her husband Jerry, his son David (President of FPE) and his wife Lori, his daughter Sally Nowak and her husband Ed (Value-added Services Project Manager at FPE), and seven grandchildren; Joey (Solution Specialist at FPE), Sean (Client Care Representative at FPE), Paula, Jamie,  Dan, Mark and Ryan.  Arrangements are still being made and will be shared as that information becomes available. Official announcements will also be provided by friends and family that will likely be more accurate and detailed than this (very un-official) blog post.

Update: David Bardos has announced this evening that Services will be held Friday, August 23rd at 12 p.m. The Chapel 195 North Buffalo Grove Road Buffalo Grove, IL (1 Block North of Lake Cook Rd) Interment at Shalom Memorial Park View Larger Map

Piab appears in a Dodge SRT Viper Commercial

Check out this extended commercial for Dodge SRT Viper! You'll briefly catch Piab Duraflex cups and PMAT handling in a scene at the plant.



Missed Piab? Hint: look at 0:44