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  Powder Segregation Test: The 20 Minute Bottle Method

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  Powder Segregation Test: The 20 Minute Bottle Method

  Bulk Solids Characterization, Flowability, Hoppers, Insights, Particle size distribution, Segregation

Powder Segregation Test: The 20 Minute Bottle Method

Most blend failures start with segregation during transfer. [...]

By Stephane Sloots|4 October 2025|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Flowability, Hoppers, Insights, Particle size distribution, Segregation|Tags: blend uniformity, bottle test, chute design, core sampling, density difference, drop height, fill rate, fines migration, free-fall, hopper design, mass flow, particle size distribution, percolation, potency control, powder segregation test, receiver venting, segregation, trajectory sorting, trickle fill, wall friction|0 Comments

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  Powder Technologies Within Circular Systems

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  Powder Technologies Within Circular Systems

  3D printing, Bulk Solids Characterization, Editors pick, Feature Article, Legislation and Standards, Metallurgy, Moisture Sensitivity, Particle Size Testing, Plastics and Polymers, Porosity, Sustainability

Powder Technologies Within Circular Systems

The relevance of powder testing for circular economy [...]

By Martijn Daalder|27 September 2025|Categories: 3D printing, Bulk Solids Characterization, Editors pick, Feature Article, Legislation and Standards, Metallurgy, Moisture Sensitivity, Particle Size Testing, Plastics and Polymers, Porosity, Sustainability|Tags: additive manufacturing, BET surface area, carbon per cycle, ceramics, circular economy, compliance, energy per cycle, flowability, FTIR, ICP-OES, lifecycle assessment, moisture control, morphology, packing density, particle size distribution, polymers, powder metallurgy, powder reuse, powder testing, Quality Control, Raman Spectroscopy, recycled powders, release criteria, ring shear testing, SEM analysis, sintering behavior, spreadability, surface oxidation, traceability, XPS, XRF|0 Comments

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  Material Characterization with AI-Assisted Analytics

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  Material Characterization with AI-Assisted Analytics

  AI, Bulk Solids Characterization, Feature Article, Microscopy, Particle size distribution, Particle Size Testing, Sustainability

Material Characterization with AI-Assisted Analytics

AI-assisted material characterization speeds testing, strengthens models, and [...]

By Stephane Sloots|20 September 2025|Categories: AI, Bulk Solids Characterization, Feature Article, Microscopy, Particle size distribution, Particle Size Testing, Sustainability|Tags: additive manufacturing powders, AI assisted material characterization, Battery materials, calibration, Carbon Footprint, computer vision, convolutional neural networks, data governance, DEM calibration, digital twins, Energy Efficiency, heat pump retrofits, hyperspectral imaging, inline quality control, machine learning, MLOps, model predictive control, multimodal data fusion, near-infrared spectroscopy, NIR, NMC cathodes, particle size distribution, pharmaceutical manufacturing, powder flowability, powder segregation, process analytical technology, real time release testing, rheology, SEM imaging, sensor drift, speckle imaging, spray drying, sustainability, XRD, XRF spectroscopy|0 Comments

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  Balancing Packing Density and Powder Flow in Continuous Processing

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  Balancing Packing Density and Powder Flow in Continuous Processing

  Bulk Solids Characterization, Compaction, Flowability, Insights, Packing Density

Balancing Packing Density and Powder Flow in Continuous Processing

Packing density and powder flow rarely align naturally. [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2 August 2025|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Compaction, Flowability, Insights, Packing Density|Tags: Bulk Solids, cohesion, continuous processing, flow agents, flowability, hopper flow, packing density, particle engineering, particle size distribution, powder design, powder discharge, powder flow, Powder Processing, Process Optimization|0 Comments

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  The Complete Guide to Powder Dispersion and Data Interpretation

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  The Complete Guide to Powder Dispersion and Data Interpretation

  Dispersion, Feature Article, Fundamentals, Mixing technology, Particle Size Testing, Rheology

The Complete Guide to Powder Dispersion and Data Interpretation

Powder dispersion is essential not only for accurate [...]

By Stephane Sloots|10 May 2025|Categories: Dispersion, Feature Article, Fundamentals, Mixing technology, Particle Size Testing, Rheology|Tags: bead milling, ceramic slurry, dispersing agents, dispersion methods, dispersion stability, dispersion troubleshooting, formulation stability, high-shear mixing, nanosuspension, particle size distribution, particle size measurement, pigment dispersion, polydispersity index, powder dispersion, sedimentation control, stabilizer selection, surfactants, ultrasonic dispersion, viscosity control, zeta potential|0 Comments

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  The Ultimate Guide to Agglomeration in Powder Technology

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  The Ultimate Guide to Agglomeration in Powder Technology

  3D printing, AI, Element of the Week, Energy Industry, Feature Article, Health care

The Ultimate Guide to Agglomeration in Powder Technology

Agglomeration in powder technology transforms fine powders into [...]

By Stephane Sloots|26 April 2025|Categories: 3D printing, AI, Element of the Week, Energy Industry, Feature Article, Health care|Tags: agglomeration, Bulk Solids Characterization, dry agglomeration, flowability testing, granules, melt agglomeration, mixing technology, particle size distribution, powder flowability, powder handling, Powder Processing, powder technology, sustainability in powder processing, wet agglomeration|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|8 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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  Powder Characterization Techniques: The Ultimate Guide

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  Powder Characterization Techniques: The Ultimate Guide

  Feature Article, Fundamentals, Laboratory, Moisture Sensitivity, Particle Size Testing, Permeability, Porosity, Rheology

Powder Characterization Techniques: The Ultimate Guide

Understanding powder characterization techniques is crucial for ensuring [...]

By Stephane Sloots|29 March 2025|Categories: Feature Article, Fundamentals, Laboratory, Moisture Sensitivity, Particle Size Testing, Permeability, Porosity, Rheology|Tags: additive manufacturing powders, analytical techniques, ASTM powder testing, BET theory, bulk solids handling, dynamic image analysis, flow function testing, flowability in production, helium pycnometry, ISO powder standards, Laser Diffraction, Material Characterization, moisture content in powders, particle size distribution, pharmaceutical powders, porosity analysis, powder analysis, powder characterization, powder density, powder flowability, powder measurement instruments, Powder Processing, powder properties, powder R&D, powder rheology, powder technology, powder testing methods, powder testing standards, Quality Control, surface area measurement|0 Comments

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  The Ultimate Guide to Powder Technology

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  The Ultimate Guide to Powder Technology

  Adhesion, Cohesion, Dispersion, Feature Article, Fundamentals, Particle Size Testing, powders, Rheology, Surface Energy

The Ultimate Guide to Powder Technology

Powder technology is the backbone of precision manufacturing [...]

By Stephane Sloots|15 March 2025|Categories: Adhesion, Cohesion, Dispersion, Feature Article, Fundamentals, Particle Size Testing, powders, Rheology, Surface Energy|Tags: 3d printing, Advanced Manufacturing, dust explosion, flowability, food and beverage industry, Granulation Techniques, industrial applications, Milling and Size Reduction, Mixing and Blending, morphology, Occupational Health and Safety, particle size distribution, Pharmaceuticals, powder characterization, powder handling, powder metallurgy, Powder Processing, powder technology, Powder Technology Guide, Surface Properties|0 Comments

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  Advanced Powder Characterization Techniques

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  Advanced Powder Characterization Techniques

  Adhesion, Bulk Solids Characterization, Cohesion, Electrostatic Effects, Flowability, Insights, Particle Size Testing, Porosity, Rheology, Segregation, Surface Energy

Advanced Powder Characterization Techniques

In this article, we will take a glance at [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2 March 2025|Categories: Adhesion, Bulk Solids Characterization, Cohesion, Electrostatic Effects, Flowability, Insights, Particle Size Testing, Porosity, Rheology, Segregation, Surface Energy|Tags: additive manufacturing powders, advanced powder analysis, cohesion and adhesion, dynamic image analysis, electrostatic charge in powders, flow behavior analysis, industrial powder testing, inverse gas chromatography, material science, particle shape analysis, particle size distribution, pharmaceutical powders, powder bed analysis, powder bulk properties, powder characterization, powder flowability, powder formulation, powder handling, Powder Processing, powder rheometry, powder segregation, powder technology, surface energy measurement, triboelectric analysis, X-ray Computed Tomography|0 Comments

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