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  Fine Powder Fluidization in Pneumatic Conveying and Discharge Control

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  Fine Powder Fluidization in Pneumatic Conveying and Discharge Control

  Conveying, Feature Article, Flowability, Particle Size Testing, Permeability, Segregation

Fine Powder Fluidization in Pneumatic Conveying and Discharge Control

Fine powder fluidization can support controlled pneumatic conveying, [...]

By Martijn Daalder|2026-06-27T14:42:14+01:0030 May 2026|Categories: Conveying, Feature Article, Flowability, Particle Size Testing, Permeability, Segregation|Tags: air entrainment, bulk density variation, cohesive powders, dense phase conveying, fine particles, fine powder fluidization, fluidization segregation, Geldart classification, Moisture Sensitivity, pneumatic conveying, powder deaeration, powder flowability, powder flushing, powder handling, powder permeability, powder segregation, powder testing, receiving hopper|0 Comments

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  Hopper Bridging: Why One Hopper Always Bridges First

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  Hopper Bridging: Why One Hopper Always Bridges First

  Bulk Solids Characterization, Flowability, Hoppers, Insights, Silo storage

Hopper Bridging: Why One Hopper Always Bridges First

Hopper bridging is rarely random. It points to [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-04-18T10:26:02+01:0029 November 2025|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Flowability, Hoppers, Insights, Silo storage|Tags: arching, bulk solids handling, cohesive powders, consolidation stress, flow problems, flowability, funnel flow, hopper bridging, hopper design, hopper outlet diameter, hopper troubleshooting, mass flow, powder flow, powder flow function, powder history, powder testing, ratholing, recycled fines, silo design, wall friction|0 Comments

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  The Dictators of Powder Behavior: A practical guide to powder behavior control in production

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  The Dictators of Powder Behavior: A practical guide to powder behavior control in production

  Cohesion, Compaction, Feature Article, Flowability, Mixing technology, Segregation

The Dictators of Powder Behavior: A practical guide to powder behavior control in production

Powder behavior control starts with fifteen core factors. [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-04-18T10:26:07+01:0025 October 2025|Categories: Cohesion, Compaction, Feature Article, Flowability, Mixing technology, Segregation|Tags: Bulk density, cohesive powders, discrete element modeling, electrostatic charge, flow aids, humidity control, industrial powder handling, moisture effects, particle size distribution, powder behavior control, powder characterization, powder cohesion, powder compaction, powder flowability, powder mixing, powder morphology, Powder Processing, powder segregation, ring shear testing, surface energy|0 Comments

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

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

  AI, Flowability, Insights, Laboratory

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

Machine learning now allows robots to adjust dosing [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-04-18T10:29:35+01:0019 July 2025|Categories: AI, Flowability, Insights, Laboratory|Tags: AI dosing robots, automated powder weighing, cohesive powders, FLIP dosing system, flowability-informed control, lab automation, robotic powder handling|0 Comments

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  Energetic States and Chemical Dynamics in Powder Systems

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  Energetic States and Chemical Dynamics in Powder Systems

  Cohesion, Compaction, Feature Article, Flowability, Mixing technology, Surface Energy, Thermal Properties

Energetic States and Chemical Dynamics in Powder Systems

Energetic states in powder systems depend on more [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-04-18T10:29:36+01:0019 July 2025|Categories: Cohesion, Compaction, Feature Article, Flowability, Mixing technology, Surface Energy, Thermal Properties|Tags: activation energy, cohesive powders, energetic states, energy modeling, granular systems, non-equilibrium systems, particle dynamics, powder behavior, powder flow, surface chemistry|0 Comments

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

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

  Flowability, Insights, Segregation

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

Powder Flow vs. Powder Flooding: An Introduction [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:10:27+01:009 June 2025|Categories: Flowability, Insights, Segregation|Tags: cohesive powders, feeder design, flow function, flowability, free-flowing powders, Jenike cell, powder flooding, powder handling, uncontrolled discharge|0 Comments

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  The Ultimate Guide to Powder Mixing and Blending

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  The Ultimate Guide to Powder Mixing and Blending

  Compaction, Feature Article, Fundamentals, Mixing technology, Segregation

The Ultimate Guide to Powder Mixing and Blending

This ultimate guide to powder mixing and blending helps [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:11:38+01:008 April 2025|Categories: Compaction, Feature Article, Fundamentals, Mixing technology, Segregation|Tags: additive manufacturing powders, batch mixing, blend uniformity testing, chemical blending, cohesive powders, continuous mixing, cosmetic powders, flowability, food powder processing, high-shear mixing, industrial mixing, mixing strategies, mixing uniformity, particle size distribution, pharmaceutical powders, powder blending, powder homogeneity, powder mixers, powder mixing, Powder Processing, powder segregation, ribbon mixer, segregation mechanisms, tumble blender|0 Comments

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  Selecting the Right Powder Mixer for your blend

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  Selecting the Right Powder Mixer for your blend

  Attrition, Bulk Solids Characterization, Caking, Editors pick, Know How, Mixing technology, powders, Shear

Selecting the Right Powder Mixer for your blend

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

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:11:40+01:006 April 2025|Categories: Attrition, Bulk Solids Characterization, Caking, Editors pick, Know How, Mixing technology, powders, Shear|Tags: ATEX compliant mixers, cohesive powders, gentle drum mixer, GMP equipment, high-shear mixer, industrial mixers, Know How Series, low-sheer mixer, mixer selection, mixing equipment, planetary mixer, ploughshare mixer, powder blending, powder flowability, powder mixers, powder mixing, Powder Processing, ribbon blender, ribbon mixer, tumble mixer|0 Comments

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  Agglomeration in Pharmaceuticals (video)

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  Agglomeration in Pharmaceuticals (video)

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Agglomeration in Pharmaceuticals (video)

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:23:43+01:004 November 2023|Categories: Video|Tags: active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agglomeration in pharmaceuticals, cohesive powders, content uniformity, controlled drug release, dosage precision, drug particles, dust generation, excellence, flow properties, formulation consistency, formulation excellence, granules, healthcare, manufacturing process, particle characteristics, patient well-being, pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmaceutical research, precision, regulatory standards, release profiles, roller compaction, safety, therapeutic efficacy, wet granulation|0 Comments

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  Agglomeration in Pharmaceuticals

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  Agglomeration in Pharmaceuticals

  Agglomaration, Feature Article, Laboratory, Mixing technology, Pharmaceutical Industry, research, Sustainability

Agglomeration in Pharmaceuticals

Agglomeration is a key process in pharmaceuticals. [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:23:45+01:0028 October 2023|Categories: Agglomaration, Feature Article, Laboratory, Mixing technology, Pharmaceutical Industry, research, Sustainability|Tags: active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), agglomeration in pharmaceuticals, cohesive powders, content uniformity, controlled drug release, dosage precision, drug particles, dust generation, excellence, flow properties, formulation consistency, formulation excellence, granules, healthcare, manufacturing process, particle characteristics, patient well-being, pharmaceutical manufacturing, pharmaceutical research, precision, regulatory standards, release profiles, roller compaction, safety, therapeutic efficacy, wet granulation|0 Comments

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