#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

Applications

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, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

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

Technical

Curtiss-Wright to Develop Reactivity Control and Shutdown System

Curtiss-Wright Corporation and X-energy jointly announced that Curtiss-Wright has been selected to develop the Reactivity Control and Shutdown System for the X-energy Xe-100 Generation IV High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactor.
#automation

Technical

Effective Check Valve Selection and Placement for Industrial Piping Systems

When planning a check valve installation, the primary goal is to achieve a valve and piping system that offers the longest service life at the lowest cost.
#gate-globe-check #maintenance-repair #automation

Education

Isolation Valves for High-solids Severe Service

Understanding suspended solids and their effect on equipment is critical in choosing isolation valves for slurry service.
#maintenance-repair #automation

Manufacturing

VMA Welcomes CGIS as a New Distributor/Channel Partner (Associate) Member

CGIS is a global supplier of high-performance valves, controls and automation.
#controls #VMAnews #automation

Education

Innovation: Helping Customers Cope with Today’s Challenges

One of the most acute challenges in the business of water/wastewater today is the failure of systems and piping, which are aging faster than many municipalities and water authorities can react.
#automation #maintenance-repair #water-wastewater

Education

Using the Internet of Things for Supply Chain Visibility

One factor I noticed was that every article on the subject of the Internet of Things (IoT) was about applications inside the factory and not within the supply chain. For example, there were articles on machine monitoring, equipment monitoring, preventive maintenance, and smaller topics.
#automation #iiot #maintenance-repair