2/5/2025

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High-precision positioner for industrial valves Source: ifm ifm’s MVQ positioner is used to move valves to the required position, based on a signal from the control level indicating the degree to which the valve is open in percentages.
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2/4/2025

Industry News

Industry news and updates; acquisitions; projects

Insights 2/4/2025

Reflect, Plan and Pivot: VMA's Commitment to You

How VMA empowers members and the industry by informing and educating.
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Insights 2/5/2025

The American Society of Manufacturing Engineers

ASME was formed to help “the global engineering community develop solutions to real world challenges.” The nonprofit was founded in 1880 to enable collaborations, sharing of knowledge and skills across engineering and to promote engineering to the general public.

Insights 2/4/2025

New Year and New Opportunities

Talk about coming in like a lion! 2025 is already posing great challenges and opportunities.

NEWS 1/30/2025

Modern Hydrogen Enters Strategic Partnership with Puget Sound Energy

Companies team up on delivering cleaner, reliable energy and reducing emissions at their source.

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1/30/2025

VMA News

VMA Board of Directors Announced VMA is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 VMA Board of Directors, led by Chairman of the Board Kirk Wilson, President, Flow Control, Flowserve Corporation.
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MRO 1/28/2025

HVOF Coatings for Severe Service Valves

Chrome carbide is one coating that can be done during manufacturing or repairs that extends service life of valves and other flow control components.
#maintenance-repair #components #ball-butterfly-plug

Insights 1/24/2025

Industry Profile: Stuart Prestridge

A personal profile of Stuart Prestridge from Setpoint Solutions, and long-serving member of the Valve Magazine editorial advisory board.
#actuators #pressure-relief

NEWS 1/27/2025

VMA's Policy Agenda and President Trump's Priorities

Update from the VMA on recent Executive Orders signed by President Trump and their impact on the flow control industry.

NEWS 1/22/2025

Velan Announces Initiatives to Reduce Cost and Risk

Company enters into agreements for divestitures to strengthen financial position.

NEWS 1/14/2025

Precision Spray and Coatings Announces Expanded Capacity

The company is expanding its capability by adding three new surface grinders.

VMA MEMBER NEWS

Reflect, Plan and Pivot: VMA's Commitment to You

Feb 04, 2025

How VMA empowers members and the industry by informing and educating.
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VMA News

Jan 30, 2025

VMA Board of Directors Announced VMA is pleased to announce the 2024-2025 VMA Board of Directors, led by Chairman of the Board Kirk Wilson, President, Flow Control, Flowserve Corporation.
#VMAnews

VMA's Policy Agenda and President Trump's Priorities

Jan 27, 2025

Update from the VMA on recent Executive Orders signed by President Trump and their impact on the flow control industry.
#VMAnews

Successful Conference on Fluoropolymer Restriction Impact on Flow Control Industry

Heather Gaynor | Nov 26, 2024

VMA, the Hydraulic Institute and the Fluid Sealing Association collaborated as part of the Flow Control Coalition to bring together industry experts and stakeholders on this topic.
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1/23/2025

Equilibar announces new sanitary valves

The expansion is in the company’s FDO series of sanitary fluid control valves and back pressure regulators.

Insights 1/22/2025

Reflections on Leadership: Lessons Learned in My Career

Giving your team autonomy and always listening and learning leads to strong teams and confident salespeople.

MRO 1/21/2025

Precision Spray and Coatings Announces Additional Capability

Ball lapping capabilities enable the company to meet tight demand tolerances and surface finish requirements.
#maintenance-repair #ball-butterfly-plug

1/14/2025

Emerson's Updated Edge Technology Improves Batch Consistency

DeltaV Edge Environment 2.0 offers improved consistency, quality and innovation in batch processing industries.

NEWS 1/13/2025

Emvolon Selected by DOE and EPA to Adapt Technology Eliminating Flaring

Emvolon, an MIT spin-off, will work with Pioneer Energy to adapt its technology at an oil and gas facility in Texas.

1/13/2025

High-precision positioner for industrial valves

ifm’s MVQ positioner is used to move valves to the required position, based on a signal from the control level indicating the degree to which the valve is open in percentages.

Manufacturing 5/21/2024

Additive Manufacturing Versus Cavitation

The design freedom possible with laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) metal 3D printing is making it faster and easier to produce complex anticavitation devices for valves.
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Stephanie Hendrixson Executive Editor
Additive Manufacturing

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Solenoid Valves: Direct-Acting Versus Pilot-Operated

Oct 31, 2024

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Case Study: Sizing of Tailings Tank Level Control Valves in Mining Applications

Aug 01, 2024

A comprehensive engineering approach is needed to ensure valves are properly designed to handle abrasive services such as mining applications.
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Valve Basics: Plastic Valves

Jul 25, 2024

Polymer materials of construction expand capabilities of valves for specific applications.
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