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Going the Distance: Mining’s Race to Meet Global Technology Thirst

When it comes to the world’s persistent and growing need for more raw materials, mining pushes forward to meet this moment while simultaneously striving toward decarbonization.

Automation General

January 11, 2022

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Emerson Acquires European Wind Turbine Firm Mita-Teknik

The industrial giant has expanded, buying a European-based company that provides control system technology and software designed to help wind turbine and wind farm operators improve operation and optimize energy usage.

Automation VMAnews

December 20, 2021

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In the Air: Wireless Trends in Smart Pneumatics

In today’s wireless world it’s no surprise that automation and manufacturing spaces have embraced—and sought out—the connectivity and convenience that wireless technologies offer.

Automation General

November 1, 2021

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Supply chains impacted by shortage of workers

Fixing supply chain woes will be a long process, and many of the problems currently being experienced are due to a lack of labor. Technological advances such as automation and artificial intelligence will help companies find a solution.

Automation Manufacturing Supply Chain

October 1, 2021

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Clearlake Capital-backed FloWorks acquires Genesis Systems

The acquisition of control valve, regulator, and valve automation and systems distributor expands the depth and reach of FloWorks’ portfolio of flow solutions providers

Automation MRO VMAnews

September 14, 2021

Curtiss-Wright to Develop Reactivity Control and Shutdown System
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Curtiss-Wright to Develop Reactivity Control and Shutdown System

Curtiss-Wright Corporation and X-energy jointly announced that Curtiss-Wright has been selected to develop the Reactivity Control and Shutdown System for the X-energy Xe-100 Generation IV High-Temperature Gas-cooled Reactor.

Automation General

August 2, 2021

Effective Check Valve Selection and Placement for Industrial Piping Systems
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Effective Check Valve Selection and Placement for Industrial Piping Systems

When planning a check valve installation, the primary goal is to achieve a valve and piping system that offers the longest service life at the lowest cost.

Automation General MRO Valves

June 2, 2021

The Future of Valve Manufacturing is Already Here
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The Future of Valve Manufacturing is Already Here

Companies in the valve and control products industry are responding to a confluence of forces that are changing the landscape of manufacturing — automation, agility and digitalization to name a few.

Automation General Manufacturing Valve Basics

April 21, 2021

Isolation Valves for High-solids Severe Service
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Isolation Valves for High-solids Severe Service

Understanding suspended solids and their effect on equipment is critical in choosing isolation valves for slurry service.

Automation General MRO

March 9, 2021

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

Innovation: Helping Customers Cope with Today’s Challenges
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Innovation: Helping Customers Cope with Today’s Challenges

One of the most acute challenges in the business of water/wastewater today is the failure of systems and piping, which are aging faster than many municipalities and water authorities can react.

Automation MRO Water/wastewater

December 1, 2020

Using the Internet of Things for Supply Chain Visibility
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Using the Internet of Things for Supply Chain Visibility

One factor I noticed was that every article on the subject of the Internet of Things (IoT) was about applications inside the factory and not within the supply chain. For example, there were articles on machine monitoring, equipment monitoring, preventive maintenance, and smaller topics.

Automation MRO Supply Chain Thought Leadership

November 17, 2020

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