Fluid Power Institute

For more than 50 years, FPI has been a leader in fluid power research and education by providing practical integrated solutions for fluid power components and systems to world-renown manufacturers, OEMs, distributors, users and the US DoD by utilizing experienced faculty, staff and students. FPI has three major focus areas: engineering services, tribology services, testing and evaluation programs. FPI’s campus laboratory facility has various hydraulic power units and test systems that can readily be configured to run a wide variety of test procedures and protocols.

Rapid Prototyping Center

The RPC is an industrially supported laboratory focused on additive manufacturing / 3D printing technology. RPC has the resources and 25 years of hands-on experience to apply to your challenges. Whether you need a functional prototype or insight into new manufacturing processes, the center provides additive manufacturing services, applied research, product/process development support, and educational services for our 40+ industrial consortium members.