VALVE MAGAZINE Fall 2024

FROM THE EDITOR

Connection, Learning and Innovation: The Power of Industry Events

EDITORIAL ADVISORY BOARD

STAFF Todd Luciano VICE PRESIDENT, FINISHING AND VALVE MEDIA

Don Bowers CONVAL, INC. Jean Dockendorf

Walking through the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in September was a refreshing reminder of how manufacturing is evolving. The technology on display — from

Heather Gaynor EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Jann Bond MANAGING EDITOR

DEZURIK, INC. Greg Johnson UNITED VALVE Stuart Prestridge SETPOINT INTEGRATED SOLUTIONS Gabe Salwan QUALITY VALVE

Os iumqui rempo remque volora venditiis in re, quo voluptati volorepuda volor rorest la ducimint, Photo: Staff force challenges and global compe tition, this message has never been more relevant. Everywhere I looked, automa cutting-edge automation to AI inspection tools — showcased the future of manufacturing: working smarter, not harder. With work tion and smart manufacturing were front and center. Robots, cobots, and conveyor systems were highlighted showing how they can take over repetitive tasks, freeing up skilled operators to tackle

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more complex challenges. And companies told me that AI won’t mean the elimination of jobs, in fact the opposite may be true. Employers need people to understand work ows and program robots and cobots to gain the most e ciencies. AI was another star of the show, stream lining everything from inspection to data optimization — topics we’ll dive deeper into in future issues. October took me to the VMA Annual Meeting in Park City, Utah, where I had the pleasure of connecting with VMA members from across the U.S. and Canada. These face-to-face interactions are invaluable, as they spark new ideas and deepen my understanding of the industry’s needs. I’d love to hear more from you — whether it’s story ideas, case studies, or news about your latest products. Drop me an email with your thoughts. If there’s one takeaway from these events, it’s that stepping out of our daily routines to network and learn is crucial. Whether at a trade show, workshop or conference like the VMA Hydrogen Energy Valve Summit or Valve Forum next spring, these opportunities open doors to fresh ideas, valuable connections and a renewed focus. So, as we head into the fall and holiday season, I encourage you to get out there, connect and see what you can discover. It’s a great way to recharge and come back to your work with new insights and to always keep learning.

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