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  • Gloved hand placing a labeled powder sample vial beside a pressure titration chart for laser diffraction PSD.
    5 January 2026

    Laser Diffraction Troubleshooting: Pressure Titration for Reliable PSD

    Laser diffraction troubleshooting often points at the powder, not the method. A [...]

    Insights

  • Powder containment performance testing during a powder transfer, with an operator handling a liner at a stainless steel connection.
    3 January 2026

    Powder Containment Performance Testing: How to Specify, Measure, and Improve Containment

    Powder containment performance testing turns “we think it’s contained” into measured proof. [...]

    Know How

  • Core-shell and coated powders on a lab bench in sample vials, prepared for surface analysis and sintering studies.
    3 January 2026

    Core-Shell and Coated Powders for Controlled Interparticle Chemistry

    Core-shell and coated powders let you engineer surface chemistry, improve handling stability, [...]

    Feature Article

  • Welding fumes in powder plants captured at the arc with local exhaust ventilation during maintenance welding.
    3 January 2026

    Welding Fumes in Powder Plants: The Hidden Contamination Risk During Maintenance and Hot Work

    Welding fumes in powder plants now sit in a tighter EU compliance [...]

    Insights

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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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Bulk Solids CharacterizationParticle Size TestingAnalytical Techniques and MethodsChemical Composition AnalysisMicroscopy

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  • Powders and Coatings in Orthopedic Implants
    5 January 2025

    Powders and Coatings in Orthopedic Implants

    Through the innovative use of Powders and Coatings in Orthopedic Implants, the [...]

    Feature Article

  • Pigments in Concrete Mixing
    28 December 2024

    Mixing Effects of Pigments in Concrete

    "Pigments in Concrete MixingPigments in concrete mixing enhance aesthetics while offering functional [...]

    Feature Article

  • Powder science in holiday beverages
    21 December 2024

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

    The holiday season brings the warmth of familiar traditions; among them, nothing [...]

    Feature Article

  • Liquid and Gas Processing Techniques drying
    14 December 2024

    Processing Techniques Involving Liquids and Gases – Drying (Part 4)

    In this series, we have thoroughly explored key processing techniques involving [...]

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  • 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

  • powder compaction techniques and technologies
    5 January 2025

    Compaction of Powders: Techniques and Technologies

    The compaction of powders, techniques and technologies are responsible for this crucial process [...]

    Insights

  • Powder Coatings Applications and Advantages
    28 December 2024

    Powder Coatings – Applications and Advantages

    Powder coatings have revolutionized the world of surface finishing, providing a sustainable, efficient, [...]

    Insights

  • Electrostatic charge in powder behavior
    22 December 2024

    Electrostatic Charge in Powder Behavior

    Electrostatic charge in powder behavior In industries ranging from pharmaceuticals to food [...]

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  • functional component integration
    1 June 2024

    Functional Component Integration: Lab-on-a-Chip Fabrication (part 4)

    Functional component integration: An introduction In the previous series on lab-on-a-chip [...]

    Feature Article

  • Lab-on-a-Chip Fabrication: Deposition Techniques
    25 May 2024

    Lab-on-a-Chip Fabrication: Deposition Techniques (part 3)

    In the second series of lab-on-a-chip, we learned about photolithography. This technique [...]

    Feature Article

  • Photolithography and Etching
    11 May 2024

    The Power of Photolithography and Etching: Lab-on-a-Chip fabrication (part 2)

    Photolithography and Etching In the first part of our series on [...]

    Feature Article

  • Best Practices for Additive Use in the Petrochemical Industry
    4 May 2024

    Best Practices for Additive Use in the Petrochemical Industry

    Since the early days of petroleum refining, additives have been pivotal in enhancing [...]

  • Lab-on-a-Chip Technology
    4 May 2024

    Lab on a Chip: An Introduction (Part 1)

    The development of lab-on-a-chip technology combines various scientific disciplines, including microfluidics, materials [...]

    Feature Article

  • Iron Powder Heating 500 Households in Dutch Pilot Program
    1 May 2024

    Iron Fuel Powder Heating 500 Households in Dutch Pilot Program

    In a major step toward cleaner energy, RIFT (Renewable Iron Fuel Technology), a [...]

  • 10 Powder Processing Do's and Don'ts - Crystal Growth, Nucleation
    20 April 2024

    10 Powder Processing Do’s and Don’ts – Crystal Growth, Nucleation

    The fascinating world of crystal growth, nucleation, and powder processing is indeed a [...]

  • Particle engineering in Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Cosmetics
    20 April 2024

    Particle engineering in Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Cosmetics

    Particle engineering is an emerging field impacting multiple industries, particularly pharmaceuticals, food, [...]

    Feature Article

  • Microplastic Breakdown Pollution: An Unnatural Threat
    13 April 2024

    Microplastic Pollution: An Unnatural Threat

    Microplastic Pollution an introduction: Plastics are celebrated for their transformative role in [...]

    Feature Article

  • tea mixer
    12 April 2024

    Tea Mixer delivered by Lindor to German client

    Lindor delivered a tailored industrial tea mixer to a satisfied German client. This [...]

  • 3D Printing Nanoparticles Breakthrough By Stanford Engineers
    4 April 2024

    3D Printing Nanoparticles Breakthrough By Stanford Engineers

    3D printing nanoparticles: An introduction Stanford material engineers have pioneered a method to [...]

  • plastics recycling
    3 April 2024

    Smart solutions for plastics recycling and compounding

    Coperion and Herbold Meckesheim are excited to showcase cutting-edge components and solutions for [...]

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