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Ransomware Threatens Industrial Control Systems

Ransomware Threatens Industrial Control Systems

Manufacturing, process industries and utilities rely on industrial control systems (ICSs) to function and maintain product quality and safety.

Thought Leadership

February 25, 2021

Practical Steps for Transferring Knowledge

Practical Steps for Transferring Knowledge

Using three fast-learning knowledge transfer techniques will help multiple generations in the workforce learn from each other.

Thought Leadership

February 24, 2021

Where Valves Are Used: Everywhere!

Where Valves Are Used: Everywhere!

Learn about the many industries in which valves play critical roles in this comprehensive article that was first published in 2017.

General Thought Leadership

February 10, 2021

Nuclear: A Partner in the Quest for Clean and Sustainable Energy

Nuclear: A Partner in the Quest for Clean and Sustainable Energy

The nation’s nuclear energy industry has deep roots that have always been focused on reliability and safety.

Controls General Sustainability

February 9, 2021

The Strong and Growing Biopharmaceutical Market

The Strong and Growing Biopharmaceutical Market

Thousands have been involved in the rapid development of COVID-19 vaccines—among them, valve and control manufacturers.

General Thought Leadership

January 27, 2021

Standards for Actuator/Gearbox Flanges

Standards for Actuator/Gearbox Flanges

“Many variations in valve and actuator dimensions and characteristics have come into play especially now that we have worldwide vendors,” said Paul Souza, training manager at AUMA Actuators in a presentation at the Valve Manufacturers Association Virtual Valve Forum in November 2020.

Actuators General Quality/Compliance Valve Basics

January 27, 2021

Small Business Optimism Declined in December

Small Business Optimism Declined in December

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Small Business Optimism Index declined to 95.9 in December, down 5.5. points from November.

Leadership Manufacturing

January 19, 2021

Remote Auditing and Inspection of Control Valves Prior to Shipment

Remote Auditing and Inspection of Control Valves Prior to Shipment

With the coronavirus pandemic, travel has become awkward and possibly dangerous, requiring COVID testing and/or quarantine when passing from one country, or even from one state, to another.

General

January 13, 2021

Practical Steps for Retaining Expertise

Practical Steps for Retaining Expertise

Losing the skills of experienced, trained engineers has always challenged original equipment manufacturers.

General Thought Leadership Valve Basics

January 12, 2021

A Snapshot of Women in the Manufacturing Workforce

A Snapshot of Women in the Manufacturing Workforce

A comprehensive study of women who work in manufacturing was released in December 2020 byThomas (www.thomasnet.com) and Women in Manufacturing (WiM, www.womeninmanufacturing.com). It will serve as a benchmark for following progress and gaining insight into various areas, including the lack of women in management, improving diversity and inclusion practices in the industry and how increasing the number of women employees can help address the manufacturing skills gap.

General Manufacturing Thought Leadership Workforce Development

December 17, 2020

An Overview of ASME B16.34-2017

An Overview of ASME B16.34-2017

The content of American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Standard B16.34 is essential to those who deal with flanged, threaded and welded-end valves.

General Quality/Compliance Thought Leadership

December 16, 2020

VMA Welcomes CGIS as a New Distributor/Channel Partner (Associate) Member

VMA Welcomes CGIS as a New Distributor/Channel Partner (Associate) Member

CGIS is a global supplier of high-performance valves, controls and automation.

Automation Controls General Manufacturing

December 11, 2020

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