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  Real-Time Particle Characterization and Process Control

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  Real-Time Particle Characterization and Process Control

  AI, Analytical Techniques and Methods, Conveying, Feature Article, Flowability, Particle Size Testing

Real-Time Particle Characterization and Process Control

Real-time particle characterization is moving powder processing from [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-06-03T19:10:05+01:006 June 2026|Categories: AI, Analytical Techniques and Methods, Conveying, Feature Article, Flowability, Particle Size Testing|Tags: acoustic emission, AI in powder processing, closed-loop control, digital twins, hybrid modeling, hydrocyclone control, inline particle size measurement, inline powder sensors, particle size distribution, PAT, powder bed fusion, powder characterization, powder process control, powder quality control, process analytical technology, process monitoring, real-time particle characterization, sensor fusion, soft sensors, vibrating screen choking|0 Comments

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  Powder Operating Window: Why a Good Powder Fails in the Wrong Process

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  Powder Operating Window: Why a Good Powder Fails in the Wrong Process

  Bulk Solids Characterization, Flowability, Hoppers, Insights, Moisture Sensitivity, Permeability, Segregation

Powder Operating Window: Why a Good Powder Fails in the Wrong Process

A powder operating window defines the process [...]

By Martijn Daalder|2026-05-28T21:09:02+01:0030 May 2026|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Flowability, Hoppers, Insights, Moisture Sensitivity, Permeability, Segregation|Tags: Bulk Solids, caking, dustiness testing, feeder performance, hopper bridging, hopper discharge, Moisture Sensitivity, powder behavior, powder characterization, powder flowability, powder handling, powder operating window, powder permeability, powder storage, powder testing, Powder troubleshooting, process conditions, ring shear tester, segregation, shear cell testing|0 Comments

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  Fines in Powder Behavior: Why Small Amounts Matter

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  Fines in Powder Behavior: Why Small Amounts Matter

  Dustiness, Flowability, Insights, Particle size distribution, Particle Size Testing, Permeability

Fines in Powder Behavior: Why Small Amounts Matter

Fines in powder behavior matter because fine particles [...]

By Martijn Daalder|2026-05-20T15:19:21+01:0023 May 2026|Categories: Dustiness, Flowability, Insights, Particle size distribution, Particle Size Testing, Permeability|Tags: air retention, D10, D50, dustiness, fine particles, fines in powder behavior, particle size analysis, particle size distribution, permeability, powder characterization, powder flow, powder handling, Powder Processing, powder testing, segregation, surface area|0 Comments

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

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

  Additives, Feature Article, Metallurgy, Sustainability

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

Sustainable powder metallurgy depends on controlled powder loops, [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-05-20T16:58:32+01:0023 May 2026|Categories: Additives, Feature Article, Metallurgy, Sustainability|Tags: additive manufacturing, atomization, circular manufacturing, gas atomization, industrial decarbonization, LCA, lean alloys, life cycle assessment, material efficiency, metal powders, near-net-shape manufacturing, particle size distribution, powder characterization, powder flowability, powder metallurgy, Powder Recycling, powder reuse, sintering, spark plasma sintering, sustainable powder metallurgy|0 Comments

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  Coated Particle Damage Before Particle Size Changes

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  Coated Particle Damage Before Particle Size Changes

  Abrasion, Coating, Insights, Particle Size Testing

Coated Particle Damage Before Particle Size Changes

Coated particle damage can change performance before particle [...]

By Martijn Daalder|2026-05-16T12:01:24+01:0016 May 2026|Categories: Abrasion, Coating, Insights, Particle Size Testing|Tags: attrition testing, coated granules, coated particle damage, coating integrity, cracked coating, encapsulated particles, exposed core, microscopy, moisture uptake, particle coating, particle size distribution, particle surface integrity, powder characterization, powder stability, PSD interpretation, release behavior, surface abrasion, surface damage|0 Comments

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  Particle Size Distribution Interpretation: Reading D10, D50, D90, Fines, and Oversize in Process Context

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  Particle Size Distribution Interpretation: Reading D10, D50, D90, Fines, and Oversize in Process Context

  Analytical Techniques and Methods, Know How, Particle size distribution, Particle Size Testing

Particle Size Distribution Interpretation: Reading D10, D50, D90, Fines, and Oversize in Process Context

Particle size distribution interpretation has the most value [...]

By Martijn Daalder|2026-05-01T21:02:39+01:002 May 2026|Categories: Analytical Techniques and Methods, Know How, Particle size distribution, Particle Size Testing|Tags: agglomeration, batch comparison, D10, D50, D90, dust release, fines fraction, Image Analysis, Laser Diffraction, oversize fraction, particle size analysis, particle size distribution, particle size distribution interpretation, powder characterization, powder dispersion, powder flow, powder quality control, powder specifications, powder testing, PSD, PSD curve, sieve analysis, span|0 Comments

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  Functional Importance of Porosity in Food Powders

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  Functional Importance of Porosity in Food Powders

  Bulk Solids Characterization, Compaction, Editors pick, Feature Article, Food Industry, Porosity, Rheology, Spray-Drying

Functional Importance of Porosity in Food Powders

Article updated February 2026 Porosity controls hydration [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-02-27T18:32:32+00:0028 February 2026|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Compaction, Editors pick, Feature Article, Food Industry, Porosity, Rheology, Spray-Drying|Tags: Bulk density, compressibility, food powder engineering, food powder functionality, food powder morphology, food powder porosity, food powder processing, food powder stability, functional characteristics of food powders, particle morphology, porosity analysis techniques, Porosity in food powders, porosity measurement, powder characterization, powder hydration, powder packing density, roller-milled wheat flour, spray-dried milk powder|0 Comments

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  Powder Certificate of Analysis vs Reality: Why Incoming Tests Matter

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  Powder Certificate of Analysis vs Reality: Why Incoming Tests Matter

  Analytical Techniques and Methods, Bulk Solids Characterization, Feature Article, Flowability, Laboratory, Moisture Sensitivity

Powder Certificate of Analysis vs Reality: Why Incoming Tests Matter

A powder certificate of analysis (CoA) confirms identity [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-04-18T10:26:04+01:0022 November 2025|Categories: Analytical Techniques and Methods, Bulk Solids Characterization, Feature Article, Flowability, Laboratory, Moisture Sensitivity|Tags: caking risk, certificate of analysis, CoA, electrostatic issues, fines content, flow testing, GMP quality systems, incoming inspection, incoming powder testing, moisture control, powder certificate of analysis, powder characterization, powder QA, raw material quality, risk based control, segregation risk, supplier qualification, supplier quality management, water activity|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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  Selecting and Comparing Powder Flow Test Methods (including PDF guides)

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  Selecting and Comparing Powder Flow Test Methods (including PDF guides)

  Bulk Solids Characterization, Compaction, Flowability, Hoppers, Know How, Rheology, Shear

Selecting and Comparing Powder Flow Test Methods (including PDF guides)

No single flow test defines powder behaviour completely. [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2026-04-18T10:27:56+01:001 October 2025|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Compaction, Flowability, Hoppers, Know How, Rheology, Shear|Tags: angle of repose, Bulk Solids Characterization, dynamic flow testing, flowability testing, FT4 powder rheometer, hopper discharge, permeability testing, powder characterization, powder compaction, powder flow test methods, powder handling, powder rheology, ring shear testing, shear cell compaction, silo design|0 Comments

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