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.  

Technical

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

Technical

Solenoid Valves: Direct-Acting Versus Pilot-Operated

I work with solenoids so much that one VMA member at that conference joked that I needed to be wearing an “I Heart Solenoids” t-shirt. 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?

Insights

Connection, Learning and Innovation: The Power of Industry Events

Walking through the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in September was a refreshing reminder of how manufacturing is evolving.  The technology on display — from cutting-edge automation to AI inspection tools — showcased the future of manufacturing: working smarter, not harder.

Gratitude and Recognition for All Involved

Celebrating achievements, industry Support and future growth

Design

Floating Production Storage and Offloading

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

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.  
#VMAnews #water-wastewater

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.
#VMAnews

NEWS

DOE Announces Funds Awarded

Funding from the Investing in America Agenda will continue to fuel the growth of energy efficiency jobs, adding to the 2.2 million employed in the workforce today.

Standards Spotlight: The National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Inspectors

The National Board Inspection Code is a flagship publication produced by NBBI. This internationally recognized standard governs and maintains rules for pressure equipment.

NEWS

Industry News

Alfa Laval to Supply First Systems for Ammonia-Fueled Marine Vessels by End of 2025 Alfa Laval is working to decarbonize the marine industry to meet net-zero targets.

Design

Additive Manufacturing of Pressure Equipment

How manufacturers can design and produce PED-compliant equipment using additive manufacturing. 
#gate-globe-check #pressure-relief #automation

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.

Latest Launches

Real-time valve monitoring; high-pressure severe service check valve; wireless 8-channel transmitter.
#iiot #gate-globe-check #controls

NEWS

Flowserve Completes Acquisition of MOGAS Industries

Acquisition enhances Flowserve’s severe service portfolio  

NEWS

Another Agreement for Small Modular Reactors to Power Data Centers

Amazon is collaborating with X-energy to generate and deliver more than 5 gigawatts of power across the U.S. by 2039.  

NEWS

Alfa Laval to Supply First Systems for Ammonia-Fueled Marine Vessels by End of 2025

Leveraging its extensive expertise with fuels such as LNG, LPG and methanol, Alfa Laval is accelerating the development of new technologies for ammonia.