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Technological frontier push

Saudi Aramco Senior Vice President of Industrial Relations Khalid Al-Falih has addressed Waseda University's Global Information and Telecommunication Institute Symposium, where he emphasized Saudi Aramco's vision for a future driven by research and development that pushes the limits of technology.

Isys HA and HB ISO 15407-1 valves

The Pneumatic Division of Parker Hannifin Corp. has introduced its Isys HA (26mm) and HB (18mm) ISO 15407-1 valves.

Badger Meter plastic control valves

Badger Meter’s research control valves division now offers a line of plastic control valves that are capable of supporting sodium hypochlorite applications where precision accuracy and corrosion-resistance are particularly important.

Ternary BLM actuator

Alpha Gearheads' new Ternary BLM actuator rounds off the existing all-in-one linear system that merges mechanics with intelligence.

New Tyco operational leadership team

Tyco International Ltd (Tyco) has announced a number of operational leadership appointments in preparation for the company’s separation into three publicly traded companies.

Jatropha-based biofuels project

The Philippine state-owned company PNOC-Alternative Fuels Corp. (Manila) has signed a USD 1.3 billion contract with UK-based NRG Chemical Engineering to build a biodiesel refinery and two ethanol plants in the Philippines.

PQ spool for directional valve line

Diversified industrial manufacturer Eaton Corp. has added a PQ spool to its line of proportional two-stage directional valves with on-board electronics.

S12 brake valve

MICO Inc. has announced the release of the S12 Series Electrohydraulic Brake Valve (EBV).

Stainless steel non return valves

Schwer Fittings GmbH has launched its non return valve, manufactured out of stainless steel 1.4571.

Macro Sensors approved for LVDT sensors

Macro Sensors, a sensor company specializing in the manufacture of LVDT-based linear position sensors and gaging probes, is now an approved vendor for LVDT (Linear Variable Differential Transducers) position sensors used on Westinghouse steam turbines and for LVRT (Linear Variable Reluctance Transformer) position sensors used on GE’s steam turbines.