Insights

Successful Conference on Fluoropolymer Restriction Impact on Flow Control Industry

By: Heather Gaynor, Editor, Valve Magazine

VMA, the Hydraulic Institute and the Fluid Sealing Association collaborated as part of the Flow Control Coalition to bring together industry experts and stakeholders on this topic.  
#VMAnews

Manufacturing

Floating Offshore Wind Platform Assembled in 40 Hours

This assembly by Aikido represents a 10x speed improvement in assembly.

Design

Air Valves: The Unsung Heroes of Water Infrastructure

Air in pipelines can cause significant problems in systems, so prevention is critical.  
#water-wastewater

NEWS

ConocoPhillips Completes Acquisition of Marathon

In connection with the closing of the Marathon acquisition, Marathon became a wholly-owned subsidiary of COP and is no longer a publicly traded company.   

NEWS

Sunnyvale Announced as Expected Location for Second CHIPS for America R&D Flagship Facility

A key part of the NSTC, this California facility will drive the future of semiconductor innovation and collaboration.   

Technical

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?

Design

Emvolon Reaches Milestones to Help Hard-to-Abate Industries

The company has secured partnerships with major biogas suppliers, green methanol product offtakers, equipment and technology corporations, and a licensing agreement with MIT.  

Manufacturing

Peer-Reviewed LNG Lifecycle Assessment Released

Cheniere’s algorithm further improves the modeling of GHG emissions across the company’s supply chain, utilizing actual operational data.  

NRG, Renew Home and Google Cloud Announce Partnership

Thousands of VPP-enabled smart thermostats will be distributed to consumers by 2035 and create a nearly 1 GW AI-powered VPP will be created to help with grid resiliency.  

Insights

Connection, Learning and Innovation: The Power of Industry Events

Industry events help us learn, connect and grow and everyone should try to be more involved.

Insights

Infrastructure Project Growth Expected to Continue

Speakers at the recent Market Outlook Workshop conducted by VMA and HI have mixed predictions across industry sectors.  

NEWS

VMA News

VMA and VRC Annual Meeting Elicits Positive Attendee Experiences The Valve Manufacturers Association (VMA) celebrated its 86th Annual Meeting October 2-4, 2024, in Park City, Utah, with strong attendance and positive reviews from attendees.

MRO

What Does It Really Cost?

Calculating the costs and benefits of low emissions technologies.
#components

IMI Acquisition Expands its Industrial IIoT Capabilities

TWTG, a manufacturer of wireless products and solutions across industries, acquisition broadens IMI’s capabilities.
#controls

Design

Floating Production Storage and Offloading

Designing valves for harsh environmental and processes conditions.
#pressure-relief

Gratitude and Recognition for All Involved

Celebrating achievements, industry Support and future growth

Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing of Pressure Equipment

How manufacturers can design and produce PED-compliant equipment using additive manufacturing. 

Insights

Industry Profile: Phil Mahoney

Valve Magazine talks with Phil Mahoney of A. W. Chesterton Company about his industry experience and what he does for fun.