Biden administration outlines efforts to ease supply chain bottlenecks
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach moving toward 24/7 operations, which will double the amount of cargo moved out of its docks and onto highways.
DOE funds $20 million to produce clean hydrogen from nuclear power
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Arizona-based project will allow clean hydrogen to serve as a source for zero-carbon electricity and represent an important economic product for nuclear plants beyond electricity.
Jobs increase by 194,000 in September; unemployment falls to 4.8%
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Both measures are improved considerably from the end of the February-April 2020 recession.
Survey shows likely energy transition paths for oil and gas companies
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Important and different pathways to meet climate goals and keep oil prices stable are revealed.
Curtiss-Wright releases new motor and actuator with integral controls
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The SAL080 linear actuator is reportedly capable of continuous force ratings up to 2330 lb-ft (linear) and the SA-R080 is capable of torque up to 24.7 lb-in. (rotary).
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Baker Hughes to deliver valves to new plant in Texas
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Baker Hughes Masoneilan will supply 335 control valves—ranging from ball valves to severe service valves—to Diamond Green Diesel’s new plant in Port Arthur, TX.
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Emerson and AspenTech enter agreement on new software strategy
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Emerson and AspenTech announced in a press release on Oct. 11 that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement to contribute Emerson’s industrial software businesses—OSI Inc. and the Geological Simulation Software business—to AspenTech to create a diversified, high-performance industrial software leader with greater scale, capabilities and technologies.
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AMT and GBM launch of MT United
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
The new joint venture between the Association For Manufacturing Technology and Gardner Business Media intends to drive and strengthen the manufacturing community.
Manufacturing Technology Orders report shows 20% increase
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The year-to-date total reached $3.55 billion, the highest value through the first eight months of any year since 1998.
Australian mining industry works toward net zero
Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining
Australia’s largest and most valuable industry is mining, according to Baker Hughes. Organizations in the country are working to decarbonize the nation through research and technological advancements.
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VMA MEMBER NEWS
Strength Through Community and Collaboration
In the last issue, I reflected on the importance of agility in today’s business environment.
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VMA Works to Protect Member Interests with Capitol Hill Visits
Topics discussed include tax issues, PFAS regulations and consistency in trade policies.
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Sharpen your skills, learn from industry leaders and connect with peers at event in Pasadena, Texas.
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