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KHS develops an intelligent filling valve

KHS presents the future of filling: at BrauBeviale the machine and systems manufacturer is to introduce a new, self-learning filling valve.

Weird and wonderful wave energy

Scott Hunter wanted to design yachts. But instead of a career in shipbuilding, Mr. Hunter’s expertise in fluid dynamics steered him towards renewable wave energy. Now, as chief technology officer for Wave Swell Energy, he is involved in the implementation of an unconventional valve solution for use in a 200kW wave energy project off the coast of Tasmania.

Rockhopper launches PVF and oilfield products

Rockhopper Industrial, a new Houston, TX-based company is upending the traditional industrial manufacturing model to provide customers with the highest quality products at the lowest prices in the industry.

Festo’s ready-to-install solutions for lab-on-a-chip

Festo offers ready-to-install automation solutions, including customer-specific engineering. In medical practices, mobile analytical devices featuring "lab-on-a-chip" technology enable fast testing to identify pathogens in the case of bacterial or viral diseases.

Aker to provide inspection services for Equinor assets

Aker Solutions has been chosen by Equinor as the main supplier for inspection services for more than 15 operating facilities in Norway.

EDF awards NSSS & BOP to Bilfinger for Hinkley Point C

French energy company EDF (Électricité de France) has re-affirmed to Bilfinger its aspiration to award NSSS (Nuclear Steam Supply System) and the fabrication elements of BOP (Balance of Plant) contracts to the company for the construction of the new Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant.

Valtorc announced as a 2019 GLOBE award winner

The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) has reviewed the GLOBE Award application that you submitted on behalf of Valtorc International.

Staccato joins Kvaser’s Technical Associate program

Staccato Technologies, a Swedish valve producer and newly appointed Kvaser Technical Associate, has chosen Kvaser Leaf Light Controller Area Network (CAN) to USB interfaces to package with a new product for fine pneumatic actuator control.

MAN Engines develop valve train for industrial engines

MAN Engines will be launching a maintenance-free valve train for industrial engines at the Agritechnica show. For this, the engine manufacturer is using a hydraulic valve lash adjuster, which makes regular checking and adjustment of the valve train unnecessary.

Orbinox UK’s thermal waste treatment valves

Incineration can be described as a thermal waste treatment process that involves the combustion of organic substances contained in waste materials.