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6 Industry News 10 Standards Spotlight 11 VMA News • Perspectives • Industry Insights • New Members • Calendar 32 Valve Basics: Plastic Valves 36 VMA and VRC Member Roster 38 Latest Launches FE Ball Valves HIPPS for Hydrogen

Moving from Fossil Fuels to a Hydrogen Economy 16 Manufacturers, standards organizations and industry are collaborating to accelerate hydrogen as a replacement fuel to power our grid and our economy. BY HEATHER GAYNOR

Control System Software U-Stamp Certification EU PED Approval 3D Printed Nozzles

40 Industry Profile: Jean Dockendorf 40 Advertising Index

Feature Articles

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Sizing of Tailings Tank Level Control Valves in Mining control valves in mining applications especially in water recovery. BY AMIR EMAMI & MARIA AGUIRRE Applications Tailings tank level

Ready for Life Cycle Assessment? Suppliers are increasingly being asked to report data related to carbon footprint and environmental impact. BY HANNAH MASON

Are You Using AI in Your Business? Artificial intelligence tools can help businesses function better. Here are some suggestions on where to start. BY MATTHEW KIRCHNER

High-Purity Labs Require Careful Planning When a new product is required to meet a minimum level of “clean” consistently, your existing quality lab environment may not be sufficient in its current state. BY PETER FEAMSTER

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