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Manufacturing

Podcast Episode Explores 3D Printed Valve Components

Fisher Cavitrol Hex trim from Emerson divides fluid flow using geometry produced by additive manufacturing.
#components #VMAnews

Insights

German Valve Association, VDMA, Names New Managing Director

Dr. Laura Dorfer will succeed long-time managing director Wolfgang Burchard at the beginning of April 2023.
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Education

Valve Forum 2023 Early Bird Registration Ends Soon

Register now for access to new content, cool tours and more!
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Emerson Announces New Software Portfolio for Renewable Power

The Ovation Green portfolio will help power generation companies meet the needs of customers navigating the transition to green energy generation and storage.
#automation #VMAnews

New Digital Solutions for Intelligent, Energy-Efficient Operations from Baker Hughes

Offerings will help to drive the long-term sustainability of customer operations.
#iiot #VMAnews #controls

Using Additive Manufacturing for Valve Repairs Across the Globe

Printing components on-site will allow for faster repairs and parts replacement for critical applications.
#gate-globe-check #components #VMAnews

Applications

Digital Automation Technologies from Emerson Play Key Role in QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical project

The Ras Laffan Petrochemical Complex is a $6 billion integrated polymers project, a joint venture between QatarEnergy and Chevron Phillips Chemical.
#VMAnews #automation

New Technology Helps to Reduce Valve Erosion From Flashing

Flashing caused by pressurized steam is a destructive phenomenon that occurs in many industries.
#components #VMAnews

Insights

Opportunities Abound for Our Industry in 2023 and Beyond

By: Heather Rhoderick, President, Valve Manufacturers Association

Reflecting on 2022 and looking ahead at opportunities for the industrial valve industry.
#VMAnews #water-wastewater

Emerson Named IIoT Company of the Year, Again

Company awarded for fifth time for the power of its Plantweb digital ecosystem, which includes AspenTech.
#iiot #VMAnews

Design

Flowserve to Support the Development of Aramco’s Landmark Jafurah Project

Company will supply over 400 pumps to three EPCs involved in the project.
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VMA News

VMA Reflects on 2022 Accomplishments and Sets 2023 Programs   
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Baker Hughes Awarded Fuel Gas Purge N2 Control Valves contract for Mitsubishi Hydrogen Blend Project

Mitsubishi Power Americas and Magnum Development have begun construction on the world’s largest underground hydrogen storage project, a 300 GWh underground storage facility in Delta, Utah.
#maintenance-repair #VMAnews #controls

VMA Welcomes FloSource

New member FloSource is a family owned and operated valve and valve automation, and steam specialty distributor.
#automation #VMAnews

VMA Welcomes Cornerstone Valve

Cornerstone Valve is an employee-owned company that designs and manufactures specialty ball valves for severe service applications in industrial and defense markets.
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Industry Capsules

Acquisitions, Mergers & Partnerships Stephens Group Acquires Quality Valve The Stephens Group, LLC announced today that it finalized its acquisition of Quality Valve, Inc. from Pfingsten.
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Design

Emerson Launches Pressure Relief Valves That Improve Performance and Emissions

Emerson has announced the release of two new-to-the-world technologies for the Crosby J-Series pressure relief valve (PRV) product line.
#pressure-relief #VMAnews

PETRONAS and Emerson to Collaborate on Digital Transformation and Decarbonization

Memorandum of Understanding signed, will enhance remote operations and strengthen cybersecurity while reducing carbon footprint.
#iiot #VMAnews

Quality Valve Acquired by The Stephens Group

Partnership enables continued growth of specialty distribution platform for OEM replacement and repair parts for valves.
#maintenance-repair #VMAnews

Emerson Promotes Peter Zornio to CTO

Zornio was previously CTO of Automation Solutions for Emerson.
#automation #VMAnews