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The issue is that assemblies are not currently treated as “engineered” items — they are often produced by slapping the actuator on the old (or new) valve specified by the piping requirements without much understanding of the specifics of the interactions between valve and actuator connections through the drive train (coupling).
June 3, 2020
Many names have been given to the current state of technology in manufacturing including the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and Industry 4.0.
December 17, 2019
The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) includes, among other capabilities, monitoring equipment and process parameters using sensors connected to networks.
October 28, 2019
Bill Sandler spent much of the 81st VMA/VRC annual meeting being surprised and honored for his 42 years of service to the association and the valve industry.
October 9, 2019
Members attending the VMA Market Outlook Workshop, August 8-9 in San Diego, received good news and bad news about markets important to the valve industry, as well as recent overall economic conditions domestic and worldwide.
August 14, 2019
Though 2018 represented a strong year of revenue growth in most sectors, the second half of 2019 will likely show a downshift.
July 17, 2019
Michaela Stickley, assistant director of human resources at A.W.
June 26, 2019
The process instrumentation and automation market in the United States, currently valued at $13.9 billion, is projected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4% and reach a total of $17.3 billion in 2023, according to a market forecast published by the Measurement, Control & Automation Association (MCAA). The percentage increase over the five years is projected to be about 24%. The reported market value slightly exceeded the $13.6 billion projected for 2018 in the 2014 MCAA Market report.
June 17, 2019
Valve industry executives gathered in Toronto last month to network, exchange ideas and learn about diverse topics relating to their leadership, including economic issues, digitization of enterprises and how to adapt as a leader in a changing organization.
April 11, 2019
Women work in all aspects of companies that use or manufacture valves.
March 26, 2019
VanAire, Incorporated announces that Steven Soderman will join Tony Lambert and Eric Miller as an owner of the Gladstone, MI based manufacturing company. “I am grateful for the opportunity and proud to be part of carrying out VanAire’s commitment to its customers, employees, and the community,” Soderman stated. “It is an exceptional opportunity in what is truly an exceptional company.” Soderman is a 1998 graduate of Michigan Technological University and has been with the company since 2017 when he assumed the roles of C.E.O. and quality manager.
December 19, 2018
The Fourth Industrial Revolution has had a tremendous impact on business.
October 10, 2018
