News

Velan announces its CEO transition plan

Velan Inc. announced Oct. 21 in a press release that in accordance with its succession plan, CEO Yves Leduc will leave Velan after seven years leading the corporation.

VMAnews

October 22, 2021

Laudable Heroes MAKE America shines bright

The Manufacturing Institute’s program has expanded and added new features in 2021 to prepare more members of the military community for manufacturing careers.

Manufacturing

October 20, 2021

Net zero emissions likely to entail nuclear role

Growing support for new federal and state initiatives to support nuclear power as part of transition to decarbonization.

General

October 20, 2021

VMA announces Person of the Year Award and Service Awards Winners

During the VMA/VRC Annual Meeting Oct. 6-8 in Scottsdale, AZ, the Valve Manufacturers Association honored its 2021 Person of the Year and Service Awards.

MRO VMAnews

October 20, 2021

Coal on the rise in U.S. electricity forecast

Coal on the rise in U.S. electricity forecast

As natural-gas prices surge, coal-fired generation in the United States is set to increase for the first time in seven years

General

October 20, 2021

Velan reports highest sales volume in last six quarters

Sales for the company have grown almost 50% compared to this same period last year.

VMAnews

October 19, 2021

Long-term and compounding labor issues remain a challenge

COVID notwithstanding, a talent crisis has been spreading across U.S. factories and warehouses for some time as fewer workers have gone into manufacturing and distribution than in the past.

Workforce Development

October 19, 2021

Supply chain woes exacerbated by software breaches

Software supply chain weaknesses have become pervasive in the enterprise.

Manufacturing Supply Chain

October 18, 2021

Biden administration outlines efforts to ease supply chain bottlenecks

Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach moving toward 24/7 operations, which will double the amount of cargo moved out of its docks and onto highways.

Manufacturing Supply Chain

October 15, 2021

DOE funds $20 million to produce clean hydrogen from nuclear power

DOE funds $20 million to produce clean hydrogen from nuclear power

The Arizona-based project will allow clean hydrogen to serve as a source for zero-carbon electricity and represent an important economic product for nuclear plants beyond electricity.

General

October 13, 2021

Survey shows likely energy transition paths for oil and gas companies

Survey shows likely energy transition paths for oil and gas companies

Important and different pathways to meet climate goals and keep oil prices stable are revealed.

General

October 13, 2021

Curtiss-Wright releases new motor and actuator with integral controls

The SAL080 linear actuator is reportedly capable of continuous force ratings up to 2330 lb-ft (linear) and the SA-R080 is capable of torque up to 24.7 lb-in. (rotary).

Controls General VMAnews

October 13, 2021

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