DOE Realigns Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation Programs
Effective immediately, CMEI will be divided into three pillars, each of which will be led by a corresponding Deputy Assistant Secretary.
Emerson Releases ValveLink Pro Software
Comprehensive diagnostic capabilities quickly diagnose issues and maximize uptime.
#controls
Snowflake Launches Energy Solutions for the AI Data Cloud
30+ new partner solutions help unify IT, OT, and business data — powering predictive maintenance, grid optimization, and emissions reduction for a more reliable and lower-carbon future.
#iiot
Key Milestones Reached in First-Ever Production of Cobalt-60 in U.S. PWRs
Senior leaders from Nordion, PSEG and Westinghouse attend signing ceremony.
#materials
PFAS Advocacy Continues
VMA submits comments to EPA and joins coalition letter on New Mexico PFAS labeling.
Velan Holding to Sell Entire Holdings to Birch Hill Equity
The sales transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2026.
Siemens and NVIDIA Expand Partnership to Build Industrial AI OS
Companies to build AI-accelerated portfolio including AI-native electronic design, native simulation and AI-drive adaptive manufacturing and supply chain.
#iiot #automation
First HALEU Feedstock Delivered to Standard Nuclear
First load to be used in reactor at Idaho National Laboratory.
Emerson Named IIOT Company of the Year
Source: Emerson
Emerson today announced it has been named the “2026 Industrial IoT Company of the Year” in the 10th annual IoT Breakthrough Awards.
#iiot
Jabil Acquires Hanley Energy Group to Support Data Center Power Management
Hanley Energy Group’s system and energy optimization expertise will help expand Jabil’s rack-level data center infrastructure capabilities.
VMA Member News
Valve Forum Opens with Industry Leadership Perspective
The upcoming Valve Forum: Conference & Exhibits will open with a timely and wide-ranging discussion on the state of the industrial valve industry, as leaders from across the value chain convene for the General Session on Monday, April 13 at The Westin in The Woodlands, Texas.
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Bill Sandler, Longest Serving VMA Employee, Has Died
Sandler spent more than 40 years and was President of the association when he retired in 2019.
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Meet the Chairman: Rob Velan
Velan shares his background and talks about his future goals for the coming year as Chairman of the Board of Directors of VMA.
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Reflecting on 2025 and Charting a Strong Path Forward
One of my favorite times of year for VMA is the Annual Membership Meeting.
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