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The new conveying solution is designed to address sanitation and maintenance requirements in demanding manufacturing environments.
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Pneumatic conveying systems
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In this practical, engineering-focused webinar, Jack Hilbert, principal consultant at Pneumatic Conveying Consultants, will explain the key differences between dilute phase, dense...
Oct. 29, 2026
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This Processing eHandbook previews PACK EXPO International 2026 and examines emerging and important topics and trends related to processing and packaging.
Sept. 21, 2026
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Many steps are involved in properly treating water and wastewater to meet regulatory requirements. While Sodium Hypochlorite is the most well-known, there are other technologies...
Sept. 21, 2026
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Need a Complete Metering System with custom components or design modifications? Blue-White®'s Custom Engineered Skid Systems close that gap. Our engineering team works with you...
Sept. 2, 2026

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Videos

Flow Research’s Jesse Yoder explores mass, Coriolis theory and geometry — and why traditional approaches to flow measurement deserve another look.
Aug. 20, 2026
eschbach CEO Andreas Eschbach explains how actionable KPIs, digital dashboards and AI-driven operations platforms are helping manufacturers bridge the gap between the control ...
May 26, 2026

Maintenance & Safety

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Pack Expo show floor
The company's director of sales highlights important topics and emerging trends ahead of PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago.
Oct. 7, 2026
Vigier Cement in Switzerland has integrated ANYmal, an autonomous inspection robot, to perform nightly assessments of its mills, significantly improving maintenance accuracy and...
Aug. 26, 2026
Global Drain Technologies
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The critical role of hygienic stainless steel drains and piping.
Aug. 18, 2026
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Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall Infolink, explains how this summer's lettuce recall offers important lessons about supply chain resilience, recall communication and the need to quickly...
Aug. 17, 2026

Mixing, Blending & Size Reduction

Many abrasive, caustic, and viscous fluids are used to meet water and wastewater treatment goals. Accurate dosing of these chemicals is simplified with the right mix of technologies...
Sept. 1, 2026
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The new rotary batch mixer from Munson Machinery enables Polymer Resources to blend up to 6,000 pounds of specialty resin in just two to three minutes.
July 22, 2026
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Back mixing reduces bulk solids moisture while lowering energy use and avoiding many costs associated with thermal drying.
July 14, 2026
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Whether your objective is to improve product quality, shorten processing times or streamline production, Silverson Machines High Shear mixing technology provides a proven and ...
June 1, 2026

Powder & Bulk Processing

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The company's director of sales for the Americas highlights important topics and emerging trends ahead of PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago.
Oct. 6, 2026
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Pack Expo show floor
The company's product manager highlights important topics and emerging trends ahead of PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago.
Sept. 17, 2026
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By addressing dust generation at its source and incorporating containment strategies throughout the process, organizations can improve product quality, protect employees, reduce...
Aug. 17, 2026
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By focusing on airflow management, pressure loss reduction, and intelligent control systems, process owners can achieve substantial energy savings and extend equipment lifespan...
Aug. 13, 2026

Pumps, Motors & Drives

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Pack Expo show floor
The company's sales engineer highlights important topics and emerging trends ahead of PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago.
Oct. 8, 2026
In the last 50 years, bearing seals have evolved from a key maintenance accessory to a critical reliability component for operations.
Sept. 8, 2026
Eccentric disc pumps provide the low-shear handling, non-pulsing flow and product recovery needed to protect complex formulations and increase throughput.
Aug. 31, 2026
Sealing reliability is no longer determined solely by valve design or maintenance discipline. As increasingly aggressive process conditions push equipment beyond traditional limits...
Aug. 19, 2026

Process Control & Automation

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Pascal Freund of Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, shares his perspective on why connector reliability has become one of the most critical challenges facing modern manufacturers, ...
Oct. 5, 2026
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Magnetic level indicators help improve process safety, strengthen containment and support compliance in demanding industrial environments.
Sept. 29, 2026
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Oil and gas instrumentation faces multiple sealing challenges, including pressure cycling, vibration and thermal fluctuations.
Sept. 28, 2026
Accurate, reliable and auditable flow measurement provides the essential data points that help transform sustainability from a high-level concept into a series of intentional,...
Sept. 23, 2026

Valves & Actuators

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Media-isolated valve designs are becoming more common as process demands continue to increase. What is changing is how materials within those designs are being selected.
June 4, 2026
Preferred Utilities partnered with Emerson to deliver the first UL-certified industrial burner shutoff valve designed for use with 100% biodiesel, marking an important milestone...
May 13, 2026
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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
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

Industrial Water/Wastewater

Environmental regulations and energy reduction efforts have elevated water use optimization to a top priority for the metals industry; here are some solutions to help address ...
Oct. 6, 2026
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Industrial facilities are shifting their perspective on wastewater management, integrating decentralized treatment solutions to lower costs, enhance operational resilience, and...
Sept. 2, 2026
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A major copper mining operation replaced its traditional packing with a custom-designed mechanical seal from John Crane on a high-density slurry pump. The upgrade reduced sleeve...
Aug. 25, 2026
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As biopharmaceutical production continues to evolve, both technologies are likely to maintain important roles within the industry.
Aug. 25, 2026

New Products

Unlike conventional alerting systems that only signal when something is wrong, Anomaly Action Center delivers each anomaly with the context plant personnel need to act quickly...
Oct. 9, 2026
Royal Purple Industrial
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Food-grade portfolio supports reliable performance across compressors, mechanical seals, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic systems and blowers.
Oct. 8, 2026
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Now available with advanced backlight technology, three-way sorting and a larger-capacity model size, COMPASS offers enhanced sorting capabilities and production efficiency across...
Oct. 1, 2026
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Tsurumi BN Series pump
The BN Series builds on Tsurumi’s C Series Cutter Pump with enhanced shredding and anti-clogging capabilities.
Sept. 28, 2026