2019 VMA Knowledge Forum Tackles Broad Range of Issues
When VMA first combined three meetings into one—the Valve Industry Knowledge Forum—it did so with the idea that attendees would have a much more varied range of topics from which to choose as well as an opportunity to mingle and exchange information with peers in positions that are different from their day-to-day jobs.
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Valve Basics Training to Expand in 2019
By: Judy Tibbs, Editorial Consultant, VALVE Magazine
Seventy-plus attendees participated in the Valve Basics Seminar & Exhibits, Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 at the Houston Area Safety Council in Pasadena, TX.
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Auxiliary Connections: Why We Have Them
Valves are a vital part of the piping systems that run like arteries and veins throughout industrial plants.
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How to Engage the Gen Z Workforce
The manufacturing industry has struggled to attract younger workers over the last two decades and now, with nearly 25% of the manufacturing workforce being comprised of baby boomers who are about to retire, the situation is becoming critical.
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Thermodynamic Processes: Flashing and Cavitation
From time to time, we re-publish well-received or particularly valuable articles that have previously run on VALVEMagazine.com so that those who might have missed them will be able to catch up on the best of the best.
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The Magic Behind the Metal
Like the superhero that can leap tall buildings, the valve industry is made of steel.
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Augmented Reality: Is the ROI Worth the Effort?
If you could improve safety and efficiency in your plants, lower travel costs and more efficiently train employees with one technology, would you consider adopting it?
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Factory Workforce Training: What You Need to Know in 2018
It is no news to the valve manufacturing industry, and it is something VMA with its Valve Careers initiative is working to alleviate: As the most experienced and knowledgeable workers retire from manufacturing and process control, business leaders must find ways to fill the positions they leave.
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The VMA Knowledge Forum, Part Two: The Human Factor
By: Judy Tibbs, Editorial Consultant, VALVE Magazine
Finding and retaining the right talent is a continual challenge to manufacturers who say the skills shortage has negatively impacted their ability to expand.
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Air Valves in Piping Systems
Liquid piping systems are prone to collecting air from incoming fluids, pumps and connections.
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