A New China?
Mitch Free is the CEO of MFG.com, an online marketplace for the manufacturing industry.
U.S. Drives Global Growth as Manufacturers Ready for Upswing
Manufacturers worldwide remain optimistic about the near-term outlook for their businesses.
The True Cost of Offshoring
In his 2012 State of the Union address, President Obama announced what he called a Blueprint for an America Built to Last.
Intellectual Property Theft: Part One
As part of the Valve Manufacturers Association’s ongoing efforts to help manufacturers defend against IP Theft, and to protect end users and the public against dangerous products, Valve Magazine is presenting a two-part Web feature covering the far-ranging effects of counterfeit products.
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Presidential Proposals
In his State of the Union address on Jan. 18, President Obama presented several programs and initiatives to Congress and to the American people, many of which could have a noticeable impact on manufacturing—which, of course, includes valve, actuator and control manufacturing.
#actuators #VMAnews
Actuation in Nuclear Power Plants
The thousands of actuators used in a nuclear plant face some pretty tough conditions as well as rigorous testing.
#actuators
CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions Launches New Interactive BioPharm Applications Module
CRANE ChemPharma Flow Solutions has launched its new BioPharm application module, an addition to its existing www.cranechempharma.com website.
Materials Selection for Deepwater Gate Valves
With the discovery of oil and gas in water depths thousands of feet below the surface, selection of valves is more important, difficult and complicated.
#materials #gate-globe-check #water-wastewater
CRANE NUCLEAR: Advanced Valve Diagnostics with VOTES Infinity System
Crane Nuclear, Inc. announces the release of the VOTES Infinity system.
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Dealing with the Threat Posed by Chinese Counterfeiting
I wrote an article that appeared in the Summer 2009 issue of Valve Magazine entitled Suspicious and Counterfeit Valves: An Avoidable Danger.