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  • Biodegradable magnesium alloy powder beside a porous orthopedic implant scaffold with a spine model in the background
    7 March 2026

    The Rise of Biodegradable Magnesium Alloy Powders for Next-Generation Orthopedics

    Biodegradable magnesium alloy powders are gaining attention in orthopedics because they offer [...]

    Feature Article

  • Technical illustration of loss in weight feeder drift showing refill driven packing density and aeration changes at the screw inlet
    7 March 2026

    Loss in Weight Feeder Drift After Refill: The Refill Shock Mechanism and How to Diagnose It

    Loss in weight feeder drift often starts at refill, not at tuning. [...]

    Insights

  • Porosity in food powders
    28 February 2026

    Functional Importance of Porosity in Food Powders

    Article updated February 2026 Porosity controls hydration speed, dissolution, compressibility, and [...]

    Feature Article

  • Square hero image showing a powder quality release workflow: sampling, test limits, and a one page lot release decision sheet.
    28 February 2026

    Powder Release Protocol: Sampling Rules and Acceptance Criteria Guide and Check-List

    A powder release protocol is an incoming gate that protects your operating [...]

    Know How

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  • Cross-sectional illustration of smartphone cover glass, showing surface, ion-exchanged layer, and crack-resistant base.
    14 June 2025

    Smartphone Cover Glass: Materials, Processing, and Market Trends

    Smartphone cover glass is not ordinary glass. It’s a precision-engineered material that [...]

    Feature Article

  • Photorealistic image of a glucose test strip with a blood droplet, a vial of blood, and a pile of diagnostic powder, illustrating the role of powder technology in blood testing.
    7 June 2025

    The Role of Powder Technology in Blood Testing

    Powder technology is essential in modern blood testing. It ensures fast, stable, [...]

    Feature Article

  • global powder handling regulations
    31 May 2025

    Global Regulations for Powder Handling: What You Need to Know

    Regulatory compliance in powder handling is not just a requirement—it’s a [...]

    Feature Article

  • circular powder systems
    25 May 2025

    Powder Technologies Within Circular Systems

    In a circular economy, powder testing is no longer just a checkpoint—it [...]

    Feature Article

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  • Powder discharging from a hopper, showing uneven flow due to prior handling and compaction
    22 June 2025

    Powder Memory: How Processing History Affects Behavior

    Powder memory explains why a powder’s behavior can change over time. Past [...]

    Insights

  • Cleanroom technician transferring functional powder dor glovebox
    15 June 2025

    Handling Functional Powders: Five Risks and How to Control Them

    Modern batteries, 5 G antennas, and solid‑state ceramics start with functional powders. These powders [...]

    Insights

  • powder flooding, flowability, feeder design, flow function, Jenike cell, free-flowing powders, uncontrolled discharge, powder handling, cohesive powders
    9 June 2025

    Powder Flow vs. Powder Flooding: Where’s the Line?

    Powder Flow vs. Powder Flooding: An Introduction Smooth powder flow is [...]

    Insights

  • Electrostatic effects in powder handling
    2 June 2025

    Electrostatic Effects in Powder Handling and How to Deal with it

    Electrostatic Effects in Powder Handling: Static charge disrupts powder flow and creates [...]

    Insights

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  • Graphene-based THz frequency conversion
    14 February 2025

    Graphene-Based THz Frequency Conversion: Breakthrough for 6G

    Researchers from the University of Ottawa have made a significant breakthrough in graphene-based [...]

  • Cryogenic grinding of powders
    8 February 2025

    Cryogenic Grinding of Powders: What You Need to Know

    Unlocking the Potential of Cryogenic grinding of powders Cryogenic grinding is a [...]

    Insights

  • Molecular sieve adsorption in oil and gas industry
    8 February 2025

    Molecular Sieve Adsorption in the Oil and Gas Industry

    Molecular sieve adsorption in oil and gas industry: Introduction Molecular sieve [...]

  • OLED Manufacturing
    2 February 2025

    A Look at OLED Manufacturing

    In this article, we will take an extensive look at OLED manufacturing [...]

    Feature Article

  • measuring powder porosity
    2 February 2025

    Measuring Powder Porosity and Its Implications

    Porosity often receives less attention than particle size, shape or moisture content, yet [...]

    Insights

  • Porosity Testing
    1 February 2025

    Porosity Testing in Powders

    Introduction Porosity Testing Porosity plays a critical role in powder processing, influencing [...]

    Know How

  • Zero thermal expansion alloy
    31 January 2025

    Zero Thermal Expansion Alloy for Extreme Temperature Stability

    In this article we will touch briefly on Zero thermal expansion alloy.  A [...]

  • powder consolidation techniques
    26 January 2025

    Powder Consolidation Techniques in Additive Manufacturing

    Powder consolidation techniques are a cornerstone of additive manufacturing (AM), ensuring that loose [...]

    Insights

  • Sand In Construction
    26 January 2025

    Sand in the Construction Industry: The Unsung Hero

    Table of Content It’s easy to overlook sand, yet [...]

    Feature Article

  • Shape influences Flow
    18 January 2025

    How Shape Influences Flow: Spherical vs. Irregular Particles

    Particle shape plays a critical role in the behavior of bulk solids, particularly [...]

    Insights

  • Powder Technology shapes Modern Innovation
    18 January 2025

    The Invisible Engine of Progress: How Powders Shape Modern Technology and the Future

    Technology, at its core, is the application of knowledge, tools, and systems [...]

    Feature Article

  • Powders in pharmaceuticals
    12 January 2025

    Powders in Pharmaceuticals: The Science Behind APIs, Excipients, and Manufacturing

    Powders play a crucial role in pharmaceutical manufacturing, forming the basis of many [...]

    Insights

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