• CONTENTS JUNE 2026 •
SPECIAL TOPIC: HYDROGEN & RENEWABLE ENERGY BUSINESS INSIGHTS
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COVER STORY
Curtiss-Wright: Critical Duty Actuation
Curtiss-Wright continues to prove its mettle among the many markets its serves. For 2026, the company launches the Tritex EX ® electromechanical linear roller screw actuator, driving new capabilities for the upstream oil & gas sector.
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Selecting Metals for Valve Applications
Choosing the right materials for industrial valves can have many positive outcomes including increased profits, reliable operation, and minimum downtime.
SPECIAL TOPIC
When Hydrogen Breaks the Seal
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Hydrogen’ s combative characteristics are forcing engineers to reexamine how valves are designed for hydrogen infrastructure.
MARKET REPORT 10
The Next Wave in Low-Carbon Hydrogen Trade
The hydrogen valve market remains modest in size, but it’ s at the center of an evolving energy transition that comprises growth, technology, and competing lowcarbon fuel strategies.
INDUSTRY OUTLOOK
Ongoing Challenges and Demands Encountered by End Users
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Engineering Consultant and Valves Committee Chairman for Saudi Aramco, Mousa R. Al-Harbi, shares the challenges and demands faced by end users.
COLUMN: MODERN VALVE SOLUTIONS
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Solutions for Actuator Mounting Issues
Misalignment between actuators and valves can create many critical issues. We explore the root causes and key indicators for industrial valve applications.
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