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Process Control & Automation

Andreas Eschbach talks AI in the pharmaceutical sector

Feb. 20, 2025

The CEO of eschbach, the provider of Shiftconnector software, talks with Daniel Gaddy about how AI and machine learning can identify root causes and provide ongoing resolutions...

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A digital transformation roadmap for food and beverage processors

Feb. 20, 2025

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Maintenance & Safety

Being recall ready is more critical than ever for food processors

Feb. 19, 2025

Figure 1. If a dust explosion occurs in the head of this bucket elevator, the IPD system from BS&B (left) suppresses it in a fraction of a second with a chemical extinguishing agent.

Protecting food manufacturing processes from dust explosions

Feb. 17, 2025

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The basics of industrial tumble blenders with GEMCO's Casey Bickhardt

Feb. 17, 2025

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Pumps, Motors & Drives

In the thick of it: Pumping high-viscosity liquids with an AODD pump

Feb. 13, 2025

News & Notes

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Betacom, Siemens partner to provide 5G platform for manufacturers

Feb. 17, 2025

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PACK EXPO Southeast brings expert insights and next-generation solutions in packaging and processing to Atlanta

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies

Feb. 14, 2025

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Duravant to Acquire Pattyn, provider of packaging automation systems for bulk and industrial applications

Feb. 7, 2025

Maintenance & Safety

NFPA 660 is now the only combustible dust NFPA standard

Standards & Regulations

What is NFPA 660 Standard for Combustible Dusts and Particulate Solids?

Jan. 30, 2025

Powdered material and dusts are sent to specialized labs that can administer various tests to glean valuable and actionable data for your facility's hazard identification process.

Standards & Regulations

Combustible dust hazard identification and dust testing under NFPA 660

Jan. 29, 2025

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Maintenance & Safety

Applying advanced analytics to equipment reliability and maintenance

Janelle Armstead-English

Oct. 29, 2024

Material Handling (Dry & Wet)

Mennel Milling is continually striving to improve operations.

Powder & Bulk Processing

Customized inspection equipment, data collection software foster continuous improvement at family milling firm

Fortress Technology

Feb. 6, 2025

A PeanutTek active moisture monitoring system from WECO.

Dryers & Evaporators

Case study: Producers Peanut optimizes peanut drying with moisture monitoring system

Jan. 10, 2025

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Powder & Bulk Processing

Rotary drum maintenance: Training makes all the difference

Jan. 2, 2025

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Processing Q&A: Talking conveyors with Bosch Rexroth experts

Krupa Ravichandraan

Dec. 23, 2024

Mixing, Blending & Size Reduction

Internal mixing flights impart a tumble-turn-cut-fold action that produces a homogeneous blend with no heat, shear or stratification. The gentle four-way mixing action leaves almost no residue, simplifying cleaning between batches.

Powder & Bulk Processing

Rotary batch mixer slashes cycle times and overages at contract manufacturer

Munson Machinery

Jan. 24, 2025

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Powder & Bulk Processing

Basics of industrial tumble blenders for powders and bulk solids

Casey Bickhardt

Jan. 22, 2025

Dispersion is a type of high shear mixing for ingredients having different viscosities, densities, or particle sizes. It utilizes flat, sawtooth style blades turning at high speed with high torque.

Mixing, Blending & Size Reduction

Understanding the difference between high shear and low shear in industrial mixing applications

Nov. 22, 2024

Powder & Bulk Processing

VAC-U-MAX, GEMCO, and VORTI-SIV collaborate on metal powder recovery and reconditioning system for additive manufacturing

George Paffendorf

June 7, 2024

Powder & Bulk Processing

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Powder & Bulk Processing

Transfer chute fundamentals and snowboarding

Dec. 18, 2024

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Powder & Bulk Processing

Improving manufacturing flexibility with IBCs and parallel processing

Dec. 5, 2024

Cloud-based bulk inventory management software pairs with sensors to track liquid or solid levels inside storage vessels and is accessible via PC or mobile app.

Powder & Bulk Processing

How IoT is transforming bulk solids inventory management

Jenny Christensen

Dec. 3, 2024

Considering how materials such as this activated carbon will flow through a process and between processing steps without hangups is critical to designing a successful system.

Powder & Bulk Processing

Battery material processing and the two approaches to solids handling

Carrie Hartford

Oct. 11, 2024

Process Control & Automation

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Process Control & Automation

Optimizing automation: Top conveyor tech tips for integrators in distribution and processing

Feb. 11, 2025

A Mettler-Toledo X37 x-ray system inspecting canned products at Keystone Meats.

Process Control & Automation

Case study: Keystone Meats enhances product quality with X-ray inspection system

Jan. 24, 2025

Artificial intelligence-driven vision inspection systems offer enhanced detection capabilities and operational efficiencies that meet the challenges of modern production environments.

Process Control & Automation

Fortify food safety and quality with AI

Jan. 15, 2025

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Process Control & Automation

How to simplify process industry complexity with digital threads

Bruce Bookbinder

Jan. 7, 2025

Pumps, Motors & Drives

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Pumps, Motors & Drives

Repair or replace? Key insights to help you choose the right pump solution

Nov. 14, 2024

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Pumps, Motors & Drives

How pump technology is addressing the worker shortage in food processing

Sept. 11, 2024

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Troubleshooting motors and drives

July 31, 2024

Bearings & Seals

Sealing oil mist: Choosing the proper bearing isolators

June 18, 2024

Valves & Actuators

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.

Valves & Actuators

Control valve selection for the lithium battery value chain

Nov. 12, 2024

This diagram shows the common functional failure points of a control valve. The basic diagnostics available in nearly all Fisher digital valve controllers can detect and alert most of these failures — but only if they are enabled, configured and monitored.

Valves & Actuators

Activate diagnostic alerts to leverage digital valve controller capabilities

Aug. 28, 2024

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Evaluating digital valve controller options

Feb. 28, 2024

Valves & Actuators

Position transmitters improve critical isolation valve reliability

Jan. 5, 2024

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Jan. 29, 2025

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Sept. 17, 2024

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Dec. 16, 2024

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Dec. 4, 2024

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Dec. 4, 2024

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Tanks & Vessels

Industry Brief: Automating Tank Weighing and Filling Systems

May 31, 2024

Learn about Mettler Toledo's latest product offering in this video.

Process Control & Automation

Discussing AI in the process industries with eschbach's founder

April 24, 2024

Andreas Eschbach talks with managing editor Daniel Gaddy about how AI technology, such as the kind used in eschabch's Shiftconnector, can help companies bridge knowledge gaps ...

Maintenance & Safety

Using plant management software to bolster communication in the pharma industry

Jan. 16, 2024

Eschbach founder and CEO Andreas Eschbach speaks with managing editor Daniel Gaddy about how the company’s Shiftconnector offers collaboration dashboards that plug communications...

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Discussing combustible dust safety with Conversion Technology

Aug. 7, 2023

Adam Haroz of Conversion Technology speaks with senior editor Nate Todd about combustible dust and other safety issues impacting bulk solids processors.