NEWS

Technical

Emerson Condition-monitoring Software Expands Visibility to Asset Health

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The latest release of AMS Machine Works enables holistic condition monitoring programs for critical assets.
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Insights

U.S. DOE Invests $5M in Advancing Lithium Battery Manufacturing and Workforce

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

“I am glad to see the Department of Energy collaborating with our industry partners to invest in the next generation of our clean energy workforce,” said U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee.

Applications

The Singer In-Line Strainer is Now Available in Additional Sizes

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The Singer In-Line Strainer from Mueller Water Products is carefully designed to protect valves and regulators from pipeline debris, so utilities don’t have to worry about costly maintenance, downtime and repairs.
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Manufacturing

Research Finds Limited Economic Cost to Carbon Emission Goals

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

While researchers find that immediate economic benefits of carbon emissions reductions are limited, most scenarios have net economic benefits after 2050, and the vast majority (more than 75%) by 2080.

Design

New Three-way Miniature Solenoid Valve Expands Flexibility in Medical Product Design

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The new ASCO Series 090 three-way miniature solenoid valve enables designers to create lighter, more space-efficient solutions for gas control in oxygen therapy, compression therapy and gas analyzer devices
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Manufacturing

EPA Rule Would Finally Ban Asbestos

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Asbestos, which was once common in home insulation and other products, is banned in more than 50 countries and its use in the United States has been declining for decades. 

Insights

Flowserve Receives Top Scores in Performance and Reliability in EnergyPoint’s 2022 Customer Satisfaction Survey

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

“This recognition is a testament to our continued commitment to operational excellence and providing our customers with an enhanced customer experience and reliable products and services,” said Scott Rowe, Flowserve president and CEO.
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Insights

Kearney Reshoring Index Remains Negative, but the Tide is Turning

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Annual report on the extent of reshoring shows little change over the previous year but predicts that a redefinition of reshoring will soon create dramatic change, with companies combining reshoring and nearshoring to create a best cost — rather than a lowest cost — supply chain.

Manufacturing

Manufacturing Technology Orders Highest in Two Decades for First Two Months of 2022

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

However, several headwinds stand in the way of growth, most notably inflation. Persistent inflation, exacerbated by geopolitical events, threatens to undermine the base of consumer demand that has supported the manufacturing technology industry the last twelve months.  

Applications

Clean Steam Generator for Food and Beverage Eliminates Risks of Using Plant Steam

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The new Clean Steam Generator (CSG-FB) for Food and Beverage is used to deliver food-quality steam, specifically for direct injection processes within the food and beverage industry sector.
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