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Connection, Learning and Innovation: The Power of Industry Events

Walking through the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in September was a refreshing reminder of how manufacturing is evolving.  The technology on display — from cutting-edge automation to AI inspection tools — showcased the future of manufacturing: working smarter, not harder.

Standards Spotlight: The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

The National Board Inspection Code is a flagship publication produced by NBBI. This internationally recognized standard governs and maintains rules for pressure equipment.

Emerson Enhances Control System Software

DeltaV update features expanded connectivity via Ethernet-based protocols and streamlined state-based control execution.

FieldComm Group Acquires FDT/DTM Technology

Industry leaders unite to drive intelligent device management innovation and standardization in industrial automation. 

Automation Group Rebranded as E Tech Group

E Tech Group, a leader in providing high-quality automation, control, and engineering services for industrial clients and Gold Certified Rockwell Automation Partner, announced that the brand formerly called Automation Group has been renamed as E Tech Group.

Valmet Launches DNAe, Next-Gen Distributed Control System

The system empowers users to seamlessly run industrial applications on-premise, at the edge server or in the cloud.

Design

New Comprehensive Automation Platform Empowers Action from Plant to Enterprise

Emerson’s new DeltaV platform adds SCADA, MES and operations management software technologies.

Technical

Flowserve Receives First FDT 2.0 DTM Certification from FDT Group

The newest certified Logix 3820 Series DTM is deployable with positioners supporting HART 6/7.

VMA News

VMA’s mission is to serve the growth and innovation of the U.S. and Canadian industrial valve industry globally by providing a forum that enhances a positive operating environment, increases knowledge, advances technology innovations and facilitates business and government connections for manufacturers, distributors and service providers of valves, actuators and controls.

Technical

Valve Basics: Electric Actuator Controls

Electric valve actuators control the opening and closing of valves. With a motor drive that provides torque to operate the valve, these actuators are frequently used on multi-turn valves such as gate or globe and also on ball, plug and other quarter-turn valves.

Flowserve Launches New Limitorque QX Series B Quarter-Turn Smart Electric Actuator

New actuator streamlines user experience and accelerates commissioning.

Insights

The State of the Valve Industry Today Is…Mixed

VMA and HI members participated in an interactive, two-day workshop to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for industrial manufacturing.

Design

New Valve Controller from Emerson Offers Embedded Edge Computing

Fisher Fieldvue DVC7K offers “Advice at the Device” tech with real-time analytics for valve health diagnostics and corrective actions.

Applications

Next Generation of Automation Announced by Emerson

New solutions to deliver smarter, safer, optimized and sustainable industrial operations.

New Dual-Purpose Relief and Bleed Package in One Unit

Gilmore introduces Agiliti SafeguardPro electro-pneumatic control system.

Applications

Transformative Technology Allows Seawater to Capture and Store Carbon

Carbon removal company, Equatic’s white Paper outlines rigorous MRV framework to validate its process.

FieldComm Group Seeks Nominees for 2023 Plant of the Year

FieldComm Group to award Plant of the Year for best use of HART, FOUNDATION, Fieldbus and FDI technologies.

Emerson Adds Data Server Technology to Improve Digital Transformation Outcomes

AMS Device Manager adds Data Server technology to improve digital transformation outcomes, expand intelligent field device data accessibility and integration for analytics.

AUMA Offers Coralink Networked Solutions for Actuators

A comprehensive basic version is available to customers free of charge.

Manufacturing

Editor's Product Picks

New Digital Operations Solutions from Baker Hughes Baker Hughes announced multiple new digital solutions and investments to advance more intelligent and energy-efficient operations.

Applications

Achieving Sustainability Goals Through Efficient Valve Technology

From low-power valves to cloud devices, smart valve technologies are a critical part of net-zero strategies that can help reduce energy use and industrial emissions.

Manufacturing

Honeywell Names 34-Year Company Veteran Vimal Kapur To Succeed Darius Adamczyk As CEO

Thoughtful succession plan positions Honeywell for seamless leadership transition.

Flowserve Launches Bluetooth Actuator App

FlowSync offers smarter and safer actuator setup, commissioning and operation.

Applications

Emerson Selected to Automate Golden Triangle Polymers Facility

One of the world’s largest ethane crackers will leverage the Plantweb digital ecosystem to optimize operations, mitigate emissions.

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