Government Issues Emergency Order to Secure Grid Reliability
Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued the emergency order to minimize the risk of blackouts this summer.
Conestoga Energy Completes Drilling of Class VI CCUS Well
The project advances decarbonizing U.S. ethanol production and enables enhanced oil recovery.
Motion Opens Its First Canadian Conveyance Shop
The facility joins a network of over 40 other shops across the U.S.
IMI Provides 2MW PEM Electrolyzer for Green Hydrogen Production
IMI provided a 2MW PEM electrolyzer for the upcoming Hydrogen Valley project in Lamezia Terme, Italy.
Emerson Announces "Project Beyond" at Exchange 2025
The roadmap will modernize and integrate the industrial tech stack across operations.
#controls #automation
Partnership Announced to Develop Nuclear Propulsion for Space Power
SpaceNukes is positioned for SPAR as the only US company experienced designing, building and testing a new reactor concept in the past 50 years.
Vertical Well Depth Record Set for Shale Gas
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) announces breakthrough.
Universal Robots Introduces Fastest Ever Cobot
The UR15 boasts unparalleled motion capability enabling increased productivity and reduced costs across applications and industries.
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High-Temperature Incineration Proves Reliable Solution for PFAS Elimination
First-of-their-kind tests evaluated thermal treatment of AFFF fire fighting foam, PFAS-contaminated soil and spent carbon water treatment media.
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Siemens Introduces AI Agents for Industrial Automation
Launching at Automate 2025, the AI agents enhance the company’s existing offerings.
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VMA Member News
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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Standards Spotlight: American Foundry Society
With the impacts of U.S. policy on reshoring manufacturing and tariffs, Ben Yates, VP of business development for American Foundry Society, recently spoke at the 2025 VMA Annual Meeting to provide an overview of the foundry industry in the U.S. and discuss the opportunities and trends.
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VMA Board Member Rachel Hollinger Promoted to COO at DeZURIK
Hollinger’s promotion to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer is effective immediately.
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