Fluid Power Documentary

Stephanie A. Bettermann, Administrative Director

CCEFP, in conjunction with the National Fluid Power Association and Twin Cities Public Television, is currently producing a two-part documentary on fluid power.  The first 30-minute documentary will focus on an in-depth introduction of fluid power.  This documentary is aimed at K-12 children, and a general audience with no knowledge of fluid power.  The second documentary, which is also being sponsored in part by several international fluid power societies, will emphasize current research in the field, with the intention of highlighting careers in engineering.


The production of the documentaries included interviews with core faculty from several CCEFP institutions who flew to the Twin Cities to take part in the filming.  Several graduate students were also interviewed, as well as a number of engineers from industry.  The shooting took place at several locations, including MTS, Eaton, Toro, the University of Minnesota, and the Science Museum of Minnesota.


Once the documentaries are completed, CCEFP will have full rights to the introduction to fluid power video, which will allow the Center to widely distribute the videos to industry and use for a variety of educational purposes.  The in-depth research and recruitment video will belong to NFPA and the co-sponsors.  TPT, an affiliate of PBS, will broadcast the documentaries in Minnesota in April.  Affiliate stations around the country will also have a chance to air the series in their market as well.  For more information, please contact Stephanie Bettermann at sbetter@umn.edu