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  • Pneumatic conveying attrition technical illustration showing how particles become chipped and generate fines after passing through bends in a pneumatic conveying line.
    4 April 2026

    Pneumatic Conveying Attrition: Transfer Quietly Changes Powder

    Pneumatic conveying attrition can change a powder even when the transfer looks [...]

    Insights

  • Square hero image for Moisture Control for Powders showing the PowderTechnology.info field pack with worksheets, the correct PowderTechnology logo, a hygrometer, a pen, and a powder sample.
    28 March 2026

    Moisture Control for Powders: Dew Point, Water Activity, and Caking Windows

    Moisture control for powders breaks down when teams treat water as one [...]

    Know How

  • Triboelectric charging in powders causing fine powder to cling to polymer and stainless steel surfaces during industrial transfer
    28 March 2026

    Triboelectric Charging in Powders: Why Humidity Matters

    Triboelectric charging in powders is not fixed by a single material ranking. [...]

    Feature Article

  • Powder dustiness technical illustration comparing two transfer situations with the same PSD, showing how moisture history, agglomerate stability, and electrostatic effects change particle detachment and airborne dust release.
    28 March 2026

    Powder Dustiness Is a Release Problem, Not a Fines Number

    Powder dustiness is a release behavior. It is not a simple fines [...]

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FlowabilitySegregationDustinessCakingElectrostatic EffectsMoisture SensitivityShearCohesionPermeabilityPacking Density

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AgglomerationAttritionAbrasionWearAdhesionSurface EnergyDispersionRheologyPorosityThermal PropertiesParticle Size Distribution

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Mixing TechnologyHoppersConveyingCompactionCoatingSilo StorageEncapsulation TechniquesSpray DryingMilling

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  • Dry electrode battery manufacturing line with powder handling equipment and automated feeders.
    9 August 2025

    Dry Electrode Battery Manufacturing: Powder Rules for Modern Factories

    Dry electrode battery manufacturing demands tighter powder control. Flow, moisture, and morphology [...]

    Feature Article

  • Close-up of particles formed through laser spheroidization of titanium powders, showing spherical morphology and smooth surfaces.
    2 August 2025

    Laser Spheroidization of Titanium Powders

    Laser spheroidization turns irregular titanium powders into dense, spherical feedstock with excellent [...]

    Feature Article

  • Powder flow behavior in animal feed formulations and segregation
    26 July 2025

    Powder Flow Behavior in Multi-Nutrient Animal Feed

    Even small changes in powder flow behavior in animal feed formulations can [...]

    Feature Article

  • Photorealistic image showing a powder sample undergoing high-speed mixing or compression testing, with visible instrumentation capturing thermal or mechanical responses.
    19 July 2025

    Energetic States and Chemical Dynamics in Powder Systems

    Energetic states in powder systems depend on more than material composition. Internal [...]

    Feature Article

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  • Sealed powder transfer line with hopper, rotary valve, HEPA filter and gauge, illustrating containment for REACH microplastics reporting.
    16 August 2025

    REACH microplastics reporting: EU restriction, polymer powders

    The EU’s microplastics rules, REACH microplastics reporting, bring labelling and annual reporting [...]

    Insights

  • Thermal view of melt pool during metal 3D printing, showing AI monitoring in additive manufacturing.
    9 August 2025

    Affordable Powders, Reliable Results: AI Monitoring in Metal Additive Manufacturing

    AI monitoring in additive manufacturing makes affordable powders viable in metal AM. [...]

    Insights

  • Close-up of powder flow from a hopper, illustrating the link between packing density and powder flow.
    2 August 2025

    Balancing Packing Density and Powder Flow in Continuous Processing

    Packing density and powder flow rarely align naturally. Engineering this balance requires [...]

    Insights

  • On-demand atomisation metal powder system in an R&D laboratory.
    26 July 2025

    On-Demand Atomisation: Custom Metal Powders for R&D and Prototyping

    On-demand atomisation metal powder low-volume production is changing the way labs and [...]

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  • Sustainable High Entropy Material
    7 April 2025

    Sustainable High Entropy Material Set to Reshape Advanced Manufacturing

    High-Performance Alloys from Recycled Feedstocks: Sustainable High Entropy Powders Material A new [...]

  • Selecting the right powder mixer
    6 April 2025

    Selecting the Right Powder Mixer for your blend

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

    Know How

  • induction plasma powder processing
    5 April 2025

    Why Spherical Powders Lead the Way: Insights into Induction Plasma Powder Processing

    Introduction to induction plasma powder processing Induction plasma powder processing is reshaping [...]

  • hygroscopicity in food powders
    5 April 2025

    Measuring Hygroscopicity in Food Powders: Why It Matters More Than You Think

    Check out these related articles: https://powdertechnology.info/moisture-content-analysis-in-powder-samples/ Hygroscopicity — a powder’s [...]

    Insights

  • Powder Flow and Flowability Testing
    1 April 2025

    The Ultimate Guide to Powder Flow and Flowability Testing

    Powder flowability is critical to efficiency, quality, and safety in industries like [...]

    Feature Article

  • Powdered Activated Carbon Treatment
    30 March 2025

    Powdered Activated Carbon Treatment Insights

    Powdered Activated Carbon Treatment (PACT) is a powerful solution for industries struggling with [...]

    Insights

  • Powder Characterization Techniques
    29 March 2025

    Powder Characterization Techniques: The Ultimate Guide

    Understanding powder characterization techniques is crucial for ensuring stability, performance, and processability [...]

    Feature Article

  • magnetic powders
    23 March 2025

    Magnetic Powders: Driving Innovation in Energy and Electronics

    Magnetic powders are reshaping the future of energy storage, sensors, and electronics. These [...]

    Insights

  • Magnetized Algae Microswimmers
    22 March 2025

    Magnetized Algae Microswimmers Navigate Confined Spaces with High Precision

    Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) have engineered magnetized [...]

  • Discover essential powder handling and processing techniques, best practices, troubleshooting strategies, and industry-specific insights
    19 March 2025

    Powder Handling and Processing: Ultimate Guide

    Mastering powder handling and processing is essential for delivering consistent quality, ensuring [...]

    Feature Article

  • Particle shape impact
    16 March 2025

    Particle Shape Impact on Surface Area and Reactivity

    Particle shape impacts surface area, directly affecting chemical reactivity and processing efficiency. Although [...]

    Insights

  • Powder Technology Guide
    15 March 2025

    The Ultimate Guide to Powder Technology

    Powder technology is the backbone of precision manufacturing and process optimization. Industries [...]

    Feature Article

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