INSIGHTS

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Cybersecurity Reminders for Manufacturers

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

A recent webinar produced by the NAM, “Go Phish: Building Cyber-Resilience with Managed Phishing and Security Awareness Training,” provides needed information and advice for manufacturers, specifically.

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Setpoint Integrated Solutions Acquires Valsource International

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

Setpoint Integrated Solutions acquires Houston-based Valsource International in a customer-focused move, adding additional territory to Setpoint’s Gulf Coast footprint. 
#VMAnews

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Renewable Electricity Capacity Expected to Increase 4,800 GW by 2026

Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

The International Energy Agency reports the world is set to add nearly 290 gigawatts of renewable power capacity this year, an all-time record for new installations.

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Arizona City Officials Want Limits on Data Center Construction

Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Data centers that house computer and network infrastructure have made metro Phoenix an emerging hub for the industry. City officials want regulation, saying data centers aren’t sustainable, don’t generate quality jobs and produce noise that disturbs residents.

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U.S. Water-Network Pipes Reflect Aging Infrastructure

Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

According to projections from the EPA, water-pipe replacement rates will peak in 2035 at 16,000 to 20,000 miles of pipes replaced per year—four times the current annual replacement rate of 4,000 to 5,000 miles.
#water-wastewater

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Biden Administration Aims to Overhaul Oil and Gas Leasing

Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

The report seeks a middle ground that would continue the multi billion-dollar leasing program while reforming it to end what many officials consider overly favorable terms for the industry.

Manufacturing

Samsung to Build $17B Semiconductor Factory in Texas

Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine

The tech giant looks to ease the global shortage of chips used in phones, cars and other devices.

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52 Nations Sign Coal to Clean Power Transition Statement

Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

Zero of the countries with the top three largest coal-fired power fleets – China, India and the U.S. – are signatories.

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Infrastructure Bill Becomes Law

Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

The law includes $550 billion worth of new spending; it is reportedly funded by unspent COVID-19 relief funds, increased tax enforcement on cryptocurrency, spectrum auctions for 5G and petroleum reserve sales.

Manufacturing

Biden Administration Leases Federal Regions for Offshore Wind

Edited by Chris Pasion, Managing Editor, Modern Machine Shop | Production Machining

This project is part of Biden’s commitment to generate at least 30 GW of offshore wind energy by 2030 and his pledge to cut U.S. fossil fuel emissions in half.