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  Selecting the Right Feeder for your Powder Type

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  Selecting the Right Feeder for your Powder Type

  Bulk Solids Characterization, Conveying, Flowability, Hoppers, Know How, Mixing technology, powders, Wear

Selecting the Right Feeder for your Powder Type

Selecting the right powder feeder prevents flow issues [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:10:27+01:001 June 2025|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Conveying, Flowability, Hoppers, Know How, Mixing technology, powders, Wear|Tags: feeder selection matrix, gravimetric feeder, loss-in-weight feeder, powder feeder selection, powder handling accuracy, volumetric feeder|0 Comments

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  The Complete Guide to Powder Dispersion and Data Interpretation

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  The Complete Guide to Powder Dispersion and Data Interpretation

  Dispersion, Feature Article, Fundamentals, Mixing technology, Particle Size Testing, Rheology

The Complete Guide to Powder Dispersion and Data Interpretation

Powder dispersion is essential not only for accurate [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:11:33+01:0010 May 2025|Categories: Dispersion, Feature Article, Fundamentals, Mixing technology, Particle Size Testing, Rheology|Tags: bead milling, ceramic slurry, dispersing agents, dispersion methods, dispersion stability, dispersion troubleshooting, formulation stability, high-shear mixing, nanosuspension, particle size distribution, particle size measurement, pigment dispersion, polydispersity index, powder dispersion, sedimentation control, stabilizer selection, surfactants, ultrasonic dispersion, viscosity control, zeta potential|0 Comments

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  The Ultimate Guide to Powder Mixing and Blending

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  The Ultimate Guide to Powder Mixing and Blending

  Compaction, Feature Article, Fundamentals, Mixing technology, Segregation

The Ultimate Guide to Powder Mixing and Blending

This ultimate guide to powder mixing and blending helps [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:11:38+01:008 April 2025|Categories: Compaction, Feature Article, Fundamentals, Mixing technology, Segregation|Tags: additive manufacturing powders, batch mixing, blend uniformity testing, chemical blending, cohesive powders, continuous mixing, cosmetic powders, flowability, food powder processing, high-shear mixing, industrial mixing, mixing strategies, mixing uniformity, particle size distribution, pharmaceutical powders, powder blending, powder homogeneity, powder mixers, powder mixing, Powder Processing, powder segregation, ribbon mixer, segregation mechanisms, tumble blender|0 Comments

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  Selecting the Right Powder Mixer for your blend

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  Selecting the Right Powder Mixer for your blend

  Attrition, Bulk Solids Characterization, Caking, Editors pick, Know How, Mixing technology, powders, Shear

Selecting the Right Powder Mixer for your blend

There is no one-size-fits-all powder mixer—the right choice [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:11:40+01:006 April 2025|Categories: Attrition, Bulk Solids Characterization, Caking, Editors pick, Know How, Mixing technology, powders, Shear|Tags: ATEX compliant mixers, cohesive powders, gentle drum mixer, GMP equipment, high-shear mixer, industrial mixers, Know How Series, low-sheer mixer, mixer selection, mixing equipment, planetary mixer, ploughshare mixer, powder blending, powder flowability, powder mixers, powder mixing, Powder Processing, ribbon blender, ribbon mixer, tumble mixer|0 Comments

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  Mixing Effects of Pigments in Concrete

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  Mixing Effects of Pigments in Concrete

  Construction, Dispersion, Feature Article, Mixing technology, Particle size distribution, Particle Size Testing, Permeability, Pigments and Paints

Mixing Effects of Pigments in Concrete

"Pigments in Concrete MixingPigments in concrete mixing enhance [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:14:17+01:0028 December 2024|Categories: Construction, Dispersion, Feature Article, Mixing technology, Particle size distribution, Particle Size Testing, Permeability, Pigments and Paints|Tags: batching plants, cement hydration, color uniformity, concrete additives, concrete durability, concrete mixing, concrete sustainability, concrete technology, construction aesthetics, construction materials, density and permeability, inorganic pigments, mixing protocols, onsite mixing, organic pigments, pigment concentration, pigment dispersion, pigment effects, pigments in concrete, sustainable construction|0 Comments

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  From Cocoa to Coffee: How Powder Science Shapes Your Holiday Beverages

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  From Cocoa to Coffee: How Powder Science Shapes Your Holiday Beverages

  Feature Article, Food Industry, Mixing technology, Spray-Drying, Sustainability

From Cocoa to Coffee: How Powder Science Shapes Your Holiday Beverages

The holiday season brings the warmth of familiar [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:14:17+01:0021 December 2024|Categories: Feature Article, Food Industry, Mixing technology, Spray-Drying, Sustainability|Tags: 3D-printed drinks, beverage technology, blending, cocoa powder, eco-friendly packaging, festive drinks, holiday beverages, holiday flavors, holiday traditions, instant coffee, material science, nutrient-enriched powders, packaging innovation, powder science, solubility, sustainable packaging|0 Comments

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  Common Bulk Powders Used in Global Industry

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  Common Bulk Powders Used in Global Industry

  Bulk Solids Characterization, Caking, Chemical Industry, Compaction, Construction, Editors pick, Feature Article, Flowability, Food Industry, Mixing technology, Particle size distribution, Pharmaceutical Industry, Plastics and Polymers, powders, Segregation, Silo storage, Sustainability, Transport

Common Bulk Powders Used in Global Industry

Bulk Powders in Industry: An introduction Bulk [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:15:09+01:006 October 2024|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Caking, Chemical Industry, Compaction, Construction, Editors pick, Feature Article, Flowability, Food Industry, Mixing technology, Particle size distribution, Pharmaceutical Industry, Plastics and Polymers, powders, Segregation, Silo storage, Sustainability, Transport|Tags: agricultural revolutions, alternative sweeteners, bioplastics, bulk powders, calcium carbonate, carbon capture technologies, Carroll Quigley, cement, cement production, chemicals, Construction, construction materials, consumer demand, consumer goods, corn starch, decorative elements, drywall, economic development, economic growth, environmental challenges, feeding billions, fermentation technologies, fire-resistant properties, food and beverage industry, food industry, food ingredients, food production, food security, future of bulk powders, genetically modified organisms, geopolitical challenges, global cement production, global economy, global gypsum production, global industry, global trade, global wheat flour production, green cement, green chemistry, gypsum, industrial growth, infrastructure, infrastructure projects, innovation in production, limestone, low-cost filler, luxurious appearance, main bulk powders, Manufacturing, Market Dynamics, mechanized milling, modular construction, monk fruit, paper production, plaster products, plastics industry, Portland cement, precision farming, processing technologies, productivity, Raw materials, recyclable materials, recycling, Resource Depletion, rise of alternatives, silica, steel industry, stevia, sugar production, sustainability, sustainability mandates, sustainable approach, sustainable building practices, sustainable packaging solutions, sustainable practices, technological innovation, Tragedy and Hope, transportation, urbanization, waterproof properties, wheat flour|0 Comments

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  Dispersion and Chemical Reactions

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  Dispersion and Chemical Reactions

  Chemical Industry, Dispersion, Electrostatic Effects, Feature Article, Mixing technology, Sedimentation

Dispersion and Chemical Reactions

Dispersion in chemistry: an introduction Dispersion plays a [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:18:35+01:0016 February 2024|Categories: Chemical Industry, Dispersion, Electrostatic Effects, Feature Article, Mixing technology, Sedimentation|Tags: agglomeration forces, challenges in industry, chemical interactions, colloid systems, forces in particle dispersion, high-speed mixer calibration, homogenizer settings, in laboratories, in production facilities, industrial equipment, innovation, irreversible aggregation in particles, material variability in dispersion, particle-specific attributes, perfection, powder technology, problem-solving, sedimentation in chemistry, stabilizers in dispersion, surface modifications in materials, suspensions, ultrasonic probe cavitation, unlocking full potential|0 Comments

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  The Particle Magic of Christmas

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  The Particle Magic of Christmas

  Additives, Coating, Compaction, Conveying, Editors pick, Feature Article, Food Industry, Granules, Mixing technology, Particle size distribution, Pigments and Paints, powders

The Particle Magic of Christmas

Christmas blends centuries of pagan and Christian traditions [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:22:18+01:0018 December 2023|Categories: Additives, Coating, Compaction, Conveying, Editors pick, Feature Article, Food Industry, Granules, Mixing technology, Particle size distribution, Pigments and Paints, powders|Tags: artificial snow, Christmas, festive decorations, food, holiday traditions, particle manipulation, Powder coating, powder technology, scientific exploration, snow globes|0 Comments

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  Designing Functional Powders

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  Designing Functional Powders

  Agglomaration, Chemical Industry, Feature Article, Legislation and Standards, Mixing technology, Particle size distribution, Particle Size Testing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pigments and Paints, powders, research, Sustainability

Designing Functional Powders

Functional powder design plays a fundamental role [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:23:39+01:0025 November 2023|Categories: Agglomaration, Chemical Industry, Feature Article, Legislation and Standards, Mixing technology, Particle size distribution, Particle Size Testing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pigments and Paints, powders, research, Sustainability|Tags: commercial production, comprehensive tests, customized particles, efficiency, engineering principles, flow properties, food additives, high-performance paints, industrial applications, material science, minuscule building blocks, moisture control, particle characteristics, particle customization, particle design, particle engineering, performance assessment, powder formulation, product functionality, product performance, regulatory factors, safety standards, surface modifications, tailored particles|0 Comments

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