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Strength Through Community and Collaboration

Strength Through Community and Collaboration

In the last issue, I reflected on the importance of agility in today’s business environment.

Sustainability Thought Leadership

May 6, 2025

From the Editor

From the Editor

Welcome to the Spring 2025 issue of Valve.

Thought Leadership

May 2, 2025

Purpose Built Forged Parts Optimized for End Use

Experienced forging suppliers prioritize end use of the part from the early stages of the process to ensure quality, performance and safety in critical applications.

General Manufacturing

May 1, 2025

Understanding Metallurgy for Valve Applications

Materials should always be part of the consideration for optimal performance.

General Oil & gas Sustainability Valve Basics

April 29, 2025

Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson

Wilson tells us about his goals for his tenure as chairman and what he thinks the biggest challenges and opportunities valve manufacturers and the industry are facing today.

General Thought Leadership

April 28, 2025

Industry Profile: David Bayreuther

David Bayreuther leads product management for Valmet Flow Control and is President of the Board of Directors of the Manufacturers Standardization Society (MSS).

Thought Leadership

April 16, 2025

3D Printed Inconel Sleeve Protects Critical Valves from Thermal Shock

Valve manufacturer Velan has developed a double-walled sleeve using lattices as thermal insulation to protect critical severe service valves from thermal shock and stress.

General Oil & gas

March 18, 2025

How Much Carbon Can 3D-Printed Valve Components Save?

Additive manufacturing is often assumed to be more sustainable than subtractive production but there has been relatively little evidence to support that claim — until now.

Controls General Manufacturing MRO Oil & gas Supply Chain Sustainability

February 12, 2025

The Rise and Fall and Rise Again of Nuclear Power

As some countries have worked to phase it out for other sustainable renewables, others find it to be the most efficient and best choice for their systems.

General Renewables Sustainability Valves

February 11, 2025

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers

The American Society of Mechanical 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.

Sustainability Thought Leadership

February 5, 2025

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

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

Sustainability Thought Leadership

February 4, 2025

New Year and New Opportunities

New Year and New Opportunities

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

Thought Leadership

February 4, 2025

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