Karan Sotoodeh set to go subsea
The name of Karan Sotoodeh will be familiar to all in the Valve World community as he has been a longstanding and valued contributor to our magazine and conferences. Hearing rumours of changes afoot, Valve World therefore decided to ask Karan for a quick update on his future plans.
Scope 3D-printing will widen
3D-printing of the entire valve range is still in its infancy but with great potential, says Per Wennersten, managing director of Ramén Valves. “Of course, 3D-print is not suitable to cover all types and sizes yet, both from a technological and/ or economical perspective but its scope will definitely widen.”
How the right wear protection materials can extend valve lifetimes
If the wear protection materials are properly specified, valves can successfully contribute major improvements in process availability, says Metso’s Jussi Hellman
Digitalisation: Why now?
The process industries are under threat. Their products are encountering substitution at the same time that market demand is stag- nant. Their means of production are challenged by alternative technologies, neighbours do not like dangerous, noisy, smelly or highly visible assets on their doorsteps.
Redundant Profinet increases plant availability
Profinet as an open Industrial Ethernet communication standard is increasingly in demand especially in the water industry. Redundant Profinet in combination with AUMA electric actuators helps the Wupperverband achieve sustainable plant operation in its Marienheide wastewater treatment plant.