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Technical Brief

Technical Briefs provide concise, practical explanations of focused powder and particle technology questions. Each brief addresses a specific mechanism, measurement issue, processing challenge, or interpretation problem, giving engineers, researchers, and QA/QC professionals a clear technical takeaway without the depth of a full feature article.

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  • Scientific comparison of powder particles before and after drying, showing liquid bridges, solid bridges, electrostatic charge retention, and fines.
    13 October 2026

    Why Does Powder Become More Cohesive After Drying?

    Drying does not always improve powder flow. Dissolved material can form solid [...]

  • Technical illustration comparing two powder fill masses in identical graduated cylinders, showing differences in bed depth, particle packing, and stress transmission.
    12 October 2026

    Why Does Tapped Density Change With Fill Mass?

    Increasing fill mass can raise or lower measured tapped density, depending on [...]