Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing: Will It Change the Valve Industry?
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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

NAM Monday Economic Report – May 18, 2015
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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

Tony Canonaco Appointed President of Balluff Inc.
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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
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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

NAM Monday Economic Report – May 4, 2015
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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

NAM Monday Economic Report – April 27, 2015
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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

NAM Monday Economic Report – April 20, 2015
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NAM Monday Economic Report – April 20, 2015

Manufacturing production increased 0.1 percent in March.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

April 20, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – April 13, 2015
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NAM Monday Economic Report – April 13, 2015

After a slew of releases the week before, last week was a quiet one on the economic front.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

April 13, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – April 6, 2015
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NAM Monday Economic Report – April 6, 2015

This week marks the start of regular season baseball in the United States, an event I look forward to with anticipation every year.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

April 6, 2015

Forgings: Higher Quality with a Cost
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Forgings: Higher Quality with a Cost

While the words “cast” and “steel” often go together in the valve world, so do “forged” and “steel.” Forged steel valves are a cornerstone of the world’s valve inventory.

General Manufacturing Thought Leadership

March 30, 2015

NAM Monday Economic Report – March 30, 2015
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NAM Monday Economic Report – March 30, 2015

As we have seen in past weeks, economic data continue to reflect dampened activity in the early months of 2015 as a result of a number of significant headwinds.

Manufacturing Thought Leadership

March 30, 2015

Perry Blossom Named President of Solon Manufacturing Company
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Perry Blossom Named President of Solon Manufacturing Company

Solon Manufacturing Company has appointed Perry Blossom as its new president and CEO.

General Manufacturing

March 26, 2015

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