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The new vPort metal powder management system allows HP Metal Jet S100 users to add a semi-automated option for parts cleaning, powder recovery, and refilling.
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Selecting the right heat exchanger for fruit processing: Optimizing pasteurization and product quality
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Diaphragm-type chemical dosing pumps are a popular choice among operators for ease of use and reliable operation. There have been challenges such as vapor-locking, however, advanced...
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Brent Halldorson, Produced Water Expert, United States, for LiqTech explains how recycling has shifted from a sustainability premium to a cost advantage.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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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Effective dust capture, containment, and filtration are critical for controlling dust in bulk solids mixing and blending processes.
Feb. 11, 2026
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Drying temperature and residence time must be carefully balanced to achieve consistent product quality, and adjustments should only be done with careful consideration and expert...
Feb. 4, 2026
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Successful mixing requires matching the material behavior with the right mixer design.
Jan. 28, 2026
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When properly selected and maintained, circular vibratory screeners provide consistent particle size classification for high-volume bulk solids processing applications in a range...
Jan. 14, 2026

Pumps, Motors & Drives

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When sealing critical equipment such as digesters, selecting rPTFE gaskets will provide the most versatile and reliable solution.
Feb. 23, 2026
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Identifying seven common causes of water pump failures and how to address them proactively.
Feb. 10, 2026
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ABB’s Medium Voltage Drive Portfolio.
MV drives may not grab headlines, but their impact is undeniable. They are quietly transforming how industries consume energy, offering a pathway to reduce emissions, costs and...
Feb. 5, 2026
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Unibloc FoodFirst pump design supports hygienic batter processing in high-speed lines.
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How MP Equipment solves a critical food quality challenge with Unibloc QuickStrip FoodFirst lobe pumps.
Jan. 27, 2026

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Cybersecurity should be treated as equal to physical process safety.
Cybersecurity weaknesses can prevent safety functions from operating on demand, yet rarely feature in HAZOPs or SIS risk assessment.
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Feb. 19, 2026
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An engineered plastic cooling tower from Delta Cooling recently installed at a sintered metals facility in Western Pennsylvania.
Sintered metals plant finds long-term reliability and cost savings by replacing corrosion-prone metal towers with corrosion-proof engineered plastic.
Feb. 12, 2026
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AI is primed to transform the shop floor, particularly in four key areas, but manufacturers must be ready to put the work in.
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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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A custom solenoid valve with integrated manifold for beverage production use.
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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Figure 1: Emerson-trained technicians confirm the correct installation of control valves.
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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.
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Ultrafiltration, ion exchange, reverse osmosis and nanofiltration now integrated into one advanced water treatment design platform.
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The new cantilevered blender accommodates interchangeable vee cone vessels from 0.25 to 16 quarts for small-batch applications.
Feb. 25, 2026
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The integrated bulk bag filler handles weights up to 4,000 lbs. and accommodates bags from 36- to 48-inch cubes.
Feb. 25, 2026
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Model BBF bulk bag filler from Best Process Solutions features an inflatable fill head that creates a dust-free seal during loading.
Feb. 25, 2026