Call for Abstracts Open for VMA's Valve Forum 2026
Applications due by October 31 for next year’s event.
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Synderys and U.S. BESS Corp Announce Strategic Partnership
Companies form exclusive partnership to fortify battery energy storage systems across North America.
New MSS Standards Published Recently
The three new standards are available on the MSS website.
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Understanding Metallurgy for Valve Applications
Materials should always be part of the consideration for optimal performance.
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Curtiss-Wright Awarded Contracts from TerraPower for Natrium Plant
The contracts are to design and supply plan simulation and digital control solutions.
What Does It Really Cost?
Calculating the costs and benefits of low emissions technologies.
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Solenoid Valves: Direct-Acting Versus Pilot-Operated
During a recent training session with VMA members, one of the most frequently asked questions I get from people came up: What’s the difference between direct-acting and pilot-operated solenoid valves (SOV), and how do we choose between them?
#basics #solenoids
Curtiss-Wright Receives ASME III Division 5 Certification for High Temp Reactors
Certification authorizes design, fabrication and testing of metallic components to be used in Gen IV high-temperature reactors.
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Pinch Valves: An Uncomplicated Valve With an Important Purpose
Used in on/off or throttling applications, choosing the right style pinch valve depends on the application.
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First National Legally Enforceable Drinking Water Standard for PFAS Passed
As part of the Administration’s commitment to combating PFAS pollution, EPA announces $1B investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to address PFAS in drinking water.
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