#AUTOMATION

Applications

Emerson Helping Albioma Become a Fully Renewable Energy Provider

Independent French energy provider Albioma selects Emerson to help transform one of its coal-powered plant into renewable energy. This is but a part of Albioma’s overall goal of transforming all of its fossil fuel stations into renewable energy.
#VMAnews #automation

Emerson and Neste Engineering Provide Solutions to Optimize Fintoil Biorefinery Operations

Fintoil, together with Neste Engineering Solutions, has selected Emerson’s automation software and technologies to maximize the operational performance of its biorefinery being constructed in the port of Hamina-Kotka, Finland.
#automation

Manufacturing

Siemens Announces New R&D Collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

CATCH will be the entry point for many manufacturers to understand how and why additive manufacturing is crucial to designing products more effectively, manufacturing them closer to the point of purchase and creating a more resilient supply chain.
#iiot #VMAnews #automation

Applications

Emerson Provides Advanced Automation Technology for Toyota Australia’s Hydrogen Production and Refueling Plant

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

As low and zero-emission vehicles capture an ever-greater share of the market, countries around the globe need to expand access to renewable fuels like hydrogen.
#VMAnews #automation

Technical

Five Reasons Why the Right Strategy Leads to the Success of Digital Transformation Implementation

The past few years have proven that digital transformation (DT) is more than just a trend. It is becoming one of the frontrunners for ensuring business continuity through modernizing times. However, despite being an essential component for adaptability in a competitive industry, not all companies would consider their DT implementation a success.
#iiot #automation #basics

Design

Emergency Shutoff Valve Automation with Cowan’s E2H-ESD Actuator

By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

“We designed this product around the modular concept to allow the customer to have the flexibility to remove the hydraulics and controls in the field with very minimal work since an important reason for failure of electric and electrohydraulic actuators is vibration in the pipe transferred to the process valve,” says Maria Aguirre, director of Business Development.
#actuators #controls #automation

Manufacturing

Biden Launches AM Forward Program to Spur Growth of 3D-printed Parts

By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The goal is to strengthen the manufacturing workforce and domestic supply chain through additive manufacturing (3D printing).
#components #automation

Design

New Smart Valve Positioner Helps Increase Productivity, Reduce Maintenance

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Utilizing hall-effect sensors, the TopWorx PD Series detects valve position via contactless sensing — minimizing wear and reducing the risk of costly downtime.
#automation #actuators #VMAnews

Design

Baker Hughes Collaborates With C3 AI, Accenture and Microsoft on Industrial Asset Management Solutions

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The companies will also explore collaborating on solutions that help achieve net zero carbon emissions and decarbonize energy and industrial sectors, including emissions management.
#VMAnews #automation

Design

Emerson Opens 2022 ASCO Engineering Scholarship Program

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The automation leader is now accepting applications for merit-based awards recognizing U.S. college students for excellence in study, service and innovation
#VMAnews #automation

Manufacturing

Emerson Expands Cylinder Manufacturing Capacity in Canada

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Local production of Emerson’s AVENTICS Series PRA and Series TRB ISO actuators and Series TM5 NFPA actuators will shorten lead times.
#VMAnews #automation

Applications

Curtiss-Wright and Teledyne FLIR Defense Sign Agreement to Provide Unmanned Systems to the U.S. Nuclear Power Market and DOE

By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

As the largest ground robot supplier to the U.S. Department of Defense, Teledyne FLIR has delivered more than 20,000 unmanned platforms to over 50 countries.
#automation #VMAnews

Applications

CASE STUDY: North Wales Water Authority Switches to Valve Automation for Complete Remote Pressure Control

Warrington Township in Pennsylvania is home to 25,000 residents and more than 375 businesses. The township’s water comes from seven wells and five interconnections from another water supply district.
#VMAnews #water-wastewater #automation

Insights

Emerson Earns 100 on Human Rights Campaign 2022 Equality Index

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Recognition designates Emerson among Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.
#automation #VMAnews

Design

Emerson's New Edge Solutions Simplify Creation of Advanced IIoT Applications

Contributed by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

PACSystems Edge Solutions help OEMs and end users rapidly configure and implement advanced edge computing, visualization and IIoT technology
#iiot #VMAnews #automation

Technical

Cowan Dynamics Introduces ZE-ESD Shutoff Valve Solution

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The module is a self-contained hydraulic emergency shutdown system in midstream pipeline networks to automate valves that require a fail-safe position where no power source is available.
#automation #VMAnews

Applications

Going the Distance: Mining’s Race to Meet Global Technology Thirst

When it comes to the world’s persistent and growing need for more raw materials, mining pushes forward to meet this moment while simultaneously striving toward decarbonization.
#automation #materials

Insights

Emerson Acquires European Wind Turbine Firm Mita-Teknik

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The industrial giant has expanded, buying a European-based company that provides control system technology and software designed to help wind turbine and wind farm operators improve operation and optimize energy usage.
#automation #VMAnews

Insights

Supply chains impacted by shortage of workers

Edited by Chris Pasion

Fixing supply chain woes will be a long process, and many of the problems currently being experienced are due to a lack of labor. Technological advances such as automation and artificial intelligence will help companies find a solution.
#automation

MRO

Clearlake Capital-backed FloWorks acquires Genesis Systems

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The acquisition of control valve, regulator, and valve automation and systems distributor expands the depth and reach of FloWorks’ portfolio of flow solutions providers
#automation #VMAnews