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Additive Manufacturing: Will It Change the Valve Industry?

Additive Manufacturing: Will It Change the Valve Industry?

Additive manufacturing (AM), also called 3D printing, is likely to transform the production of physical goods, including valves and actuators, in the same way the Internet drastically changed the information business model.

Actuators General Manufacturing

May 26, 2015

Advances in Desalination Technology

Advances in Desalination Technology

More than 750 million people currently lack access to clean water worldwide.

Automation General Thought Leadership Water/wastewater

May 18, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – May 18, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – May 18, 2015

One of the larger headlines of the past week was the renewed strength of the euro, which closed at $1.1449 on Friday.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

May 18, 2015

Valves & Actuators 101 Precedes Valve World Americas Expo & Conference 2015

Valves & Actuators 101 Precedes Valve World Americas Expo & Conference 2015

VMA is presenting a one-day version of its popular Valves, Actuators & Controls 101 educational program on July 14, the day before Valve World Americas Expo & Conference.

Actuators Controls Thought Leadership Valve Basics

May 13, 2015

Turning Back the Tides of a Truly Super Storm

Turning Back the Tides of a Truly Super Storm

Superstorm Sandy made landfall Oct. 29, 2012 on the eastern seaboard of the United States, resulting in unprecedented flooding in the New York City metropolitan area.

General MRO

May 11, 2015

Tony Canonaco Appointed President of Balluff Inc.

Tony Canonaco Appointed President of Balluff Inc.

Balluff Inc., a leading sensor specialist and system provider, is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Canonaco as President effective May 1, 2015 and CEO effective August 1, 2015.

Automation General Manufacturing

May 11, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – May 11, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – May 11, 2015

Once again, there was evidence last week that significant headwinds have dampened activity in the manufacturing sector.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

May 11, 2015

True Meaning of Double Block and Bleed

True Meaning of Double Block and Bleed

From time to time, we will re-post particularly well-received articles that have previously run on VALVEMagazine.com so that those who might have missed them will be able to catch up on the best of the best.

General

May 10, 2015

Leadership Forum: Prosperity in the Age of Decline

Leadership Forum: Prosperity in the Age of Decline

When Brian Beaulieu of ITR Economics asked attendees at VMA’s 2015 Leadership Forum what economic issues most concerned them, the plunge in the price of oil was high on the list.

General Leadership Thought Leadership

May 4, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – May 4, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – May 4, 2015

The U.S. economy stagnated in the first quarter, with real GDP growing by just 0.2 percent.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

May 4, 2015

Mechanical and Compression Packing

Mechanical and Compression Packing

Mechanical packing dates back more than 5,000 years when horse hair was braided and coated with animal fat for lubrication and additional sealing ­characteristics.

Thought Leadership Valve Basics

April 28, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – April 27, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – April 27, 2015

Durable goods orders jumped 4.0 percent in March, which should be a sign that the sector was growing strongly and rebounding from recent softness.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

April 27, 2015

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