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Dust collection systems help prevent the dangerous buildup of particulate matter, protect employee health, and support compliance with environmental and safety regulations. This...
Nov. 21, 2025
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This P.I. Process Instrumentation eHandbook takes a closer look at pressure, level and temperature measurement via three informational articles.
Nov. 20, 2025
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Top Tips for Accurate and Reliable Ultrasonic Flowmeter Performance
Nov. 11, 2025
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Not sure when to use a HART communicator or a HART calibrator? This guide explains the key differences, use cases, and how the right tool can boost accuracy and efficiency in ...
Nov. 4, 2025

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The company's vice president of engineering talks with managing editor Daniel Gaddy about how they helped a paper and packaging company realize millions of dollars in improvements...
June 17, 2025
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The food and beverage processing equipment expert details how the technology can prevent major losses for brewing operations both large and small.
May 7, 2025

Maintenance & Safety

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Lithium hydroxide has long been the traditional thickening agent for lubricating greases found in countless industrial applications around the world. But amidst supply volatility...
Dec. 10, 2025
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Inside Chevron Phillips Chemical’s pursuit to build not just the largest, but the safest ethylene and polyethylene facilities in the world.
Dec. 3, 2025
FoodSafe Drains
Recognizing drains as critical equipment and prioritizing their hygienic design is essential for modern food and beverage facilities.
The path to robust food safety starts from the ground up, with clean, efficient and expertly engineered drains forming the foundation for safe, high-quality food production.
Oct. 30, 2025
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The future of contaminant detection lies in smart inspection technologies. By applying machine learning and AI, systems can distinguish between harmless anomalies and real threats...
Oct. 28, 2025

Powder & Bulk Processing

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Granulation helps solid dose pharmaceutical manufacturers improve a formulation’s physical and mechanical properties and ensure product quality, stability, and performance.
Dec. 30, 2025
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Avoid costly, crisis-based dust collection system repairs by monitoring eight critical process parameters.
Dec. 16, 2025
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Scaling up a powder blending process is not just about using bigger equipment, it is about preserving the delicate balance of motion, energy, and flow that makes a blend uniform...
Nov. 5, 2025
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By separating myths from facts, facility managers can better understand the importance of proper dust collection, explosion protection and adherence to NFPA standards to maintain...
Oct. 31, 2025

Pumps, Motors & Drives

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Peco Foods partners with Unibloc Hygienic Technologies to increase uptime, improve product quality and save money.
Sept. 12, 2025
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Wastewater disinfection is vital for safety. Options include chlorine, UV, ozone, and PAA—each with pros, cons, & safety risks. Chlorine offers residual protection, but combining...
Sept. 1, 2025
AODD pumps feature strong suction and provide a dry prime by drawing fluid from tanks no matter the location.
Chemical compatibility, energy efficiency and containment are imperative considerations when selecting equipment for chemical applications.
Aug. 28, 2025
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A closer look at innovative pumping solutions.
Aug. 14, 2025

Process Control & Automation

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Vision inspection systems provide a wealth of information on product quality but also process performance. Data dashboard applications such as the one for this bagel operation can help troubleshoot production issues in real-time.
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Learn the guidelines to ensure your plant, budget and people are aligned for seamless system rollout.
Jan. 8, 2026
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Reviewing key trends from 2025 and what they may signal for the year ahead.
Jan. 6, 2026
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How AI technology is advancing thermal processing, heat treatment, and industrial energy control.
Jan. 2, 2026
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Highlighting the importance of precise flow measurement in power plants, covering applications from fuel control to cooling systems, and emphasizing how accuracy enhances efficiency...
Dec. 9, 2025

Valves & Actuators

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Selecting the right valve requires knowing your options and their capabilities.
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Finding the right valve for your application means knowing how you need the valve to perform in your system.
Nov. 3, 2025
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In the beverage industry, where product consistency, uptime and regulatory compliance are essential, even minor improvements in valve design can have significant downstream benefits...
June 24, 2025
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Leveraging expert knowledge and temporary startup trims can eliminate expensive valve damage and costly delays.
April 29, 2025
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Figure 5: For slurries, a Fisher V500 Eccentric Plug Valve with high hardness trim can be a good choice (left). Corrosive liquid flow can be tightly controlled using rising stem valves, like the Fisher GX (middle) or E-Series (right), each with carefully chosen materials of construction.
The global demand for lithium mining, battery production, and recycling is soaring, and these processes make difficult demands on control valves.
Nov. 12, 2024

New Products

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DeltaV version 16.LTS accelerates the path to an OT-ready enterprise operations platform to seamlessly integrate and optimize industrial operations.
Jan. 20, 2026
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OpreX Intelligent Edge Controllers - A8
Designed to meet the rapidly evolving needs of modern automation and equipment builders, the A8 delivers powerful real-time control, advanced software architecture and exceptional...
Jan. 13, 2026
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INDCO impeller designs for both low viscosity and high viscosity liquids are available and include marine style propellers and axial flow turbines.
Jan. 12, 2026
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The new PNEUMATI-CON system helps manufacturers reduce dust exposure during manual material unloading operations.
Jan. 9, 2026