Overview: Topics
Digitalised industrial age
15.01.2024
Digitalisation is finding its way into the world of industrial valves. More and more companies are relying on the networking of machines and systems in order to optimise processes and reduce costs.
A hydrogen megaproject in Namibia: New sales opportunities for German valve manufacturers?
02.01.2024
Namibia is considered an important export partner for the German hydrogen ramp-up. In particular, the Hyphen project operated by a German-British joint venture has made a name for itself.
Condition-based maintenance: retrofit solution for older components
12.12.2023
Continuous monitoring of the condition of machines can make operating processes safer and more efficient. Especially for critical components, condition-based or even predictive maintenance is the favoured method nowadays.
Revolutionary sealing technology of the future
28.11.2023
Elastic metal seals are used when the ambient conditions are too extreme for conventional seals. This applies in particular to applications in which hydrogen is used. The currently available elastic metal seals with spring support are increasingly being used in static hydrogen sealing applications.
Interaction between dams and valves
14.11.2023
Industrial valves and dams form a significant symbiosis in the context of contemporary water supply and power generation. Smooth coordination between these two elements is essential to effectively use water resources while ensuring safety and control over these vital resources.
The European Hydrogen Bank from the perspective of the German process industry
31.10.2023
The first auction of the European Hydrogen Bank (EHB) will take place on 23 November 2023. The conditions for participation were already announced on 29 August by the Climate Division of the European Commission.
Moving into a green future thanks to modern positioners
16.10.2023
The introduction of sustainable processes as well as the reduction of environmental impact are important challenges that the process industry has to meet.
PFAS substance group soon history?
09.10.2023
Per- and polyfluorinated chemicals (PFAS) are a group of more than 10,000 synthetic compounds that are used in commercial products as well as in various industrial applications due to their water-, grease- and dirt-repellent properties.
Effects of the shortage of skilled workers on the industrial valves sector
20.09.2023
The current political, social, and geopolitical situation - war in Ukraine, environmental protection, and economic competition with China - poses numerous challenges for Germany. The issue of skilled workers is of major importance because the location needs skilled workers for functioning industries and recovery.
Five regional hydrogen clusters you should know
23.09.2024
Regional H2 clusters play a key role in building the hydrogen economy in Germany. They promote industrial transformation, strengthen the resilience of the energy system, and create local added value. For manufacturers of h2-ready industrial valves, seals, and fittings, these clusters offer great opportunities.