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WITT’s AV919 valve in SLM’s 3D printers

Optimal gas pressure in the process chamber is of enormous importance in the 3D printing process. During this process, the metal is melted and formed into the required shape.

Emerson introduces ultrasonic wire splicer

Emerson has introduced the Branson UWS40 ultrasonic splicer to meet growing global demand for wire harnesses that deliver splices with superior electrical and metallurgical performance over crimped, soldered, or resistance-welded connections.

A&B Valve and Piping Systems opens Pecos office

A&B Valve and Piping Systems, LLC announced the opening of its newest location in Pecos, Texas, and the expansion of its business to include service and repair and valve actuation and automation.

Creaform, Olympus announce distribution agreement

Creaform announced that Olympus® Scientific Solutions Americas will now distribute Pipecheck™ Analyze, which is the NDT software for pipeline integrity assessment.

AUMA extends GQB part-turn gearbox range

Electric actuator manufacturer AUMA has added three new sizes to its GQB range of compact part-turn gearboxes, extending the torque range down to 3,000 Nm.

MOGAS delivers 1200+ valves to Hengli

MOGAS has completed and delivered an order of over 1,200 valves in June 2018 to Hengli Petrochemical (Dalian) Refinery Co.

ZFValves offers metal seated butterfly valves

ZFValves has developed a metal bracelet butterfly valve, which is also known as all-metal seal butterfly valve, to overcome the various shortcomings of ordinary Triple offset metal to metal seat butterfly valve.

Veolia bags wastewater treatment contract

Bordeaux’s Metropolitan Council has chosen Veolia for its wastewater treatment and rainwater management. The 7-year public service contract will begin on 1 January, 2019.

TechnipFMC wins 3-year master services agreement

Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobras) awarded TechnipFMC (FTI) a 3-year master services agreement in Brazil, with a 2-year renewal option.

Wandfluh’s solenoid coil with DSV electronics

Wandfluh’s DSV electronics have been extended by the option of a 7-pole connector. This connector and its signal assignment correspond to the connection standards used in many places.