U.S. Ports Get $450 Million from Infrastructure Bill
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The funds are part of the Biden administration’s efforts to reduce supply chain congestion and lower prices for American consumers, according to the AP.
Majority of Women in Manufacturing Recommend a Career in the Industry
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Based on responses from 663 industry professionals, the second-annual report unveils key insights into representation across industry; shares state- and sector-specific data, and highlights strategies for closing the gender gap in an effort to further diversify the manufacturing sector.
IBM Reports Manufacturing as a Top Target for Ransomware Attacks
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
For the first time in five years, manufacturing outpaced finance and insurance in the number of cyberattacks levied against these industries, extending global supply chain woes.
MRC Global Awarded Equipment Supply Contracts for Sunrise Wind Project
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The Sunrise Wind project will be the largest offshore wind farm by power generation capacity in the state of New York.
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Manufacturing Resiliency to Hold Steady in 2022
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
These six tech investments will prove beneficial not just this year but also in the long term.
Biden Administration Launches Program to Curb Industrial GHG Emissions
Contributed by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
While previous federal policies to combat climate change have focused on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the energy and transportation sectors, this will be the first major initiative targeting industrial emissions.
Emerson Expands Cylinder Manufacturing Capacity in Canada
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Local production of Emerson’s AVENTICS Series PRA and Series TRB ISO actuators and Series TM5 NFPA actuators will shorten lead times.
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Curtiss-Wright and Teledyne FLIR Defense Sign Agreement to Provide Unmanned Systems to the U.S. Nuclear Power Market and DOE
By: Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
As the largest ground robot supplier to the U.S. Department of Defense, Teledyne FLIR has delivered more than 20,000 unmanned platforms to over 50 countries.
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DOE Launches Cybersecurity Program to Modernize Grid
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
The U.S. Department of Energy and the National Renewable Energy Lab have launched the Clean Energy Cybersecurity Accelerator to support efforts to modernize the grid and address cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
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Lack of Interstate Natural Gas Pipeline Capacity Threatens Manufacturing Operations
Edited by Margo Ellis, Former Editor, Valve Magazine
Currently, no federal agency has responsibility for natural gas pipeline reliability.