6/20/2025

From Safety Silos to Strategic Insights: SIS Management Transformed

Phillips 66 charts a clear path for downstream and processing operations turning decades of data into actionable, digital insights for safety, operations and uptime.
#controls

6/11/2025

New Bolted Bonnet Valve from Emerson

The valve will initially be launched in European market.
#gate-globe-check

6/11/2025

Seeq Appoints New CFO

Ray Scheppach will oversee all aspects of global financial operations.
#iiot #automation

NEWS 6/19/2025

Baker Hughes to Acquire Continental Disc Corporation

The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2025.

NEWS 6/11/2025

U.S. DOE Vouchers Awarded for Advancing Nuclear

Vouchers provide companies access to extensive research facilities and expertise across DOE’s national laboratory complex.

NEWS 5/27/2025

IMI Provides 2MW PEM Electrolyzer for Green Hydrogen Production

IMI provided a 2MW PEM electrolyzer for the upcoming Hydrogen Valley project in Lamezia Terme, Italy.

LATEST ISSUES

Rotork Joins Rockwell Automation's Tech Partner Program

Rotork’s IQ3 Pro electric actuator will be first product listed with Rockwell.
#actuators #automation

6/4/2025

Chart Industries, Flowserve Corp. to Combine in All-Stock Merger of Equals

Establishes scaled, high-performance and global platform serving full customer lifecycle for flow and thermal management with strong process design and systems capabilities.

5/28/2025

Government Issues Emergency Order to Secure Grid Reliability

Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued the emergency order to minimize the risk of blackouts this summer.

NEWS 5/14/2025

Partnership Announced to Develop Nuclear Propulsion for Space Power

SpaceNukes is positioned for SPAR as the only US company experienced designing, building and testing a new reactor concept in the past 50 years.

NEWS 5/14/2025

Vertical Well Depth Record Set for Shale Gas

China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) announces breakthrough.

NEWS 5/13/2025

Universal Robots Introduces Fastest Ever Cobot

The UR15 boasts unparalleled motion capability enabling increased productivity and reduced costs across applications and industries.

VMA MEMBER NEWS

Strength Through Community and Collaboration

May 06, 2025

In the last issue, I reflected on the importance of agility in today’s business environment.
#VMAnews

VMA Works to Protect Member Interests with Capitol Hill Visits

Apr 30, 2025

Topics discussed include tax issues, PFAS regulations and consistency in trade policies.
#VMAnews

VRC Welcomes Scallon Controls

Apr 30, 2025

The VRC welcomes Scallon Controls as a member!
#VMAnews #controls

Meet the Chairman: Kirk Wilson

Apr 28, 2025

Wilson tells us about his goals for his tenure as chairman and what he thinks the biggest challenges and opportunities valve manufacturers and the industry are facing today.
#VMAnews

5/28/2025

Conestoga Energy Completes Drilling of Class VI CCUS Well

The project advances decarbonizing U.S. ethanol production and enables enhanced oil recovery.

MRO 5/28/2025

Motion Opens Its First Canadian Conveyance Shop

The facility joins a network of over 40 other shops across the U.S.

5/21/2025

Emerson Announces "Project Beyond" at Exchange 2025

The roadmap will modernize and integrate the industrial tech stack across operations.
#controls #automation

NEWS 5/12/2025

High-Temperature Incineration Proves Reliable Solution for PFAS Elimination

First-of-their-kind tests evaluated thermal treatment of AFFF fire fighting foam, PFAS-contaminated soil and spent carbon water treatment media.

NEWS 5/12/2025

Siemens Introduces AI Agents for Industrial Automation

Launching at Automate 2025, the AI agents enhance the company’s existing offerings.

5/8/2025

The Evolution of Valve Automation for Emergency Shutdowns

Valve failures happen, but having a well-planned and tested emergency shutdown system can limit lost time and expenses.

Design 3/18/2025

3D Printed Inconel Sleeve Protects Critical Valves from Thermal Shock

Valve manufacturer Velan has developed a double-walled sleeve using lattices as thermal insulation to protect critical severe service valves from thermal shock and stress.

Stephanie Hendrixson Editor-in-Chief
Additive Manufacturing

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