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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

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.

General MRO Oil & gas Sustainability Valves

January 28, 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 Thought Leadership Valves

January 24, 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.

General Leadership Thought Leadership

January 22, 2025

The Eccentric Plug Valve

The first non-lubricated eccentric plug valve was developed in the late 1920s, designed to solve the issue of pitch buildup in paper mill valves.

General Valve Basics Valves Water/wastewater

January 6, 2025

Air Valves: The Unsung Heroes of Water Infrastructure

Air in pipelines can cause significant problems in systems, so prevention is critical.

General Water/wastewater

November 21, 2024

What Does It Really Cost?

Calculating the costs and benefits of low emissions technologies.

General MRO Oil & gas Quality/Compliance Sustainability

November 1, 2024

Solenoid Valves: Direct-Acting Versus Pilot-Operated

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?

General Thought Leadership Valve Basics Valves

October 31, 2024

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