Practical Steps for Transferring Knowledge
Using three fast-learning knowledge transfer techniques will help multiple generations in the workforce learn from each other.
Where Valves Are Used: Everywhere!
Learn about the many industries in which valves play critical roles in this comprehensive article that was first published in 2017.
#knowyourvalves
Nuclear: A Partner in the Quest for Clean and Sustainable Energy
The nation’s nuclear energy industry has deep roots that have always been focused on reliability and safety.
#controls
Practical Steps for Retaining Expertise
Losing the skills of experienced, trained engineers has always challenged original equipment manufacturers.
#basics
Innovation: Helping Customers Cope with Today’s Challenges
One of the most acute challenges in the business of water/wastewater today is the failure of systems and piping, which are aging faster than many municipalities and water authorities can react.
#automation #maintenance-repair #water-wastewater
Virtual Valve Forum and Basics Event Draws Attendees from Across the Industry
More than 200 people from across the valve industry participated virtually in the VMA Valve Forum and Valve Basics event, which included 4 days of presentations on technical, manufacturing, management and marketing, valves 101, and valve repair.
#VMAnews #maintenance-repair #basics
Using the Internet of Things for Supply Chain Visibility
One factor I noticed was that every article on the subject of the Internet of Things (IoT) was about applications inside the factory and not within the supply chain. For example, there were articles on machine monitoring, equipment monitoring, preventive maintenance, and smaller topics.
#automation #iiot #maintenance-repair
The Actuators That Drive Subsea Operations
Subsea development includes different types of activities such as exploration, drilling, completion and production.Subsea manifolds are the arrangement of piping, valves, connections, structures and the foundation used in the subsea production system to receive, combine and distribute the hydrocarbon fluid
#actuators #automation #controls
Market Outlook 2021: Uncertainties Create Strategy Challenges
The well-received VMA/Hydraulics Institute event was not all doom and gloom. One of the main themes that the speakers repeated was that it is just such times of challenge when innovation and new ideas are born.
#VMAnews #water-wastewater #automation
Beauty or a Beast? Using NDE on Valve Components
When it comes to valves, “beauty is only skin-deep” is often a true statement. Since Superman and his X-ray eyes don’t really exist, there is no way to verify the quality of a valve or valve component just by looking at it.
#components #maintenance-repair