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  • Gloved technician sieving metal powder for sustainable powder metallurgy and powder reuse control
    23 May 2026

    Sustainable Powder Metallurgy: Powder Reuse, LCA, and Circular Manufacturing

    Sustainable powder metallurgy depends on controlled powder loops, not on powder processing [...]

    Feature Article

  • Coated particle damage illustration showing intact, abraded, and cracked particles with similar particle size distribution.
    16 May 2026

    Coated Particle Damage Before Particle Size Changes

    Coated particle damage can change performance before particle size distribution shows a [...]

    Insights

  • Metal powder feedstock quality assessment in an additive manufacturing lab with fine metal powder, powder bed fusion equipment, and microscopy inspection
    16 May 2026

    Metal Powder Feedstock Quality in Additive Manufacturing: From Particle Behavior to Part Performance

    Metal powder feedstock quality has a direct effect on print stability and [...]

    Feature Article

  • Paint QC bench with drawdown panels, grind gauge, colorimeter, and gloss meter showing dispersion-related coating defects.
    9 May 2026

    When Paint Passes Color QC but Fails in Application

    Paint QC can approve a batch that still behaves badly on the substrate. [...]

    Feature Article

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Flow & bulk behavior

FlowabilitySegregationDustinessCakingElectrostatic EffectsMoisture SensitivityShearCohesionPermeabilityPacking Density

Particle & surface behavior

AgglomerationAttritionAbrasionWearAdhesionSurface EnergyDispersionRheologyPorosityThermal PropertiesParticle Size Distribution

Processing & handling

Mixing TechnologyHoppersConveyingCompactionCoatingSilo StorageEncapsulation TechniquesSpray DryingMilling

Characterization & analysis

Bulk Solids CharacterizationParticle Size TestingAnalytical Techniques and MethodsChemical Composition AnalysisMicroscopy

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Concise, practical explanations of focused powder and particle technology questions, mechanisms, measurement issues, and process challenges.

Insights

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Practical technical guides that go deeper into measurement, interpretation, equipment, and powder-behavior decisions.

Feature Articles

Long-form technical analysis

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  • 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

  • Visual warning graphic illustrating the global risk to powder safety from eliminating the Chemical Safety Board.
    12 July 2025

    The Elimination of the Chemical Safety Board: A Global Blow for Safety

    Defunding the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) strips away a vital layer [...]

    Feature Article

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  • 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 [...]

    Insights

  • Robotic powder handling system dispensing fine powder into a beaker with real-time flow control
    19 July 2025

    Robots Can Now Weigh Powders Reliably—Thanks to Flowability-Informed Control

    Machine learning now allows robots to adjust dosing motions based on real-time [...]

    Insights

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  • Powder Hazards
    19 April 2025

    Powder Hazards: Safe Powder Storage and Handling Practices

    Understanding your powder’s physical and chemical behavior is essential to preventing accidents. [...]

    Insights

  • powder-based electronics
    12 April 2025

    The Future of Powder-Based Electronics: Enabling New Possibilities

    Powder-based electronics are moving swiftly from lab-scale experiments to industrial production, enabling [...]

    Insights

  • Ultimate guide to powder mixing and blending
    8 April 2025

    The Ultimate Guide to Powder Mixing and Blending

    This ultimate guide to powder mixing and blending helps you choose the right [...]

    Feature Article

  • 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 [...]

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