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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 John Porter|2025-10-25T12:48:50+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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  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 Helena Yuan|2025-09-19T22:07:32+01:0020 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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  Bulk Density Alone Can Mislead Powder Analysis

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  Bulk Density Alone Can Mislead Powder Analysis

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

Bulk Density Alone Can Mislead Powder Analysis

Bulk density is useful, but not enough. Always [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:11:33+01:003 May 2025|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Compaction, Flowability, Insights, Packing Density|Tags: BET surface area, Bulk density, flow issues, handling powders, Insight of the week, particle porosity, powder analysis, powder behavior, powder characterization, powder compaction, powder flowability, powder testing, pycnometry, tapped density, true density|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|2025-07-09T11:11:36+01:0026 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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  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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  The Ultimate Guide to Powder Flow and Flowability Testing

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  The Ultimate Guide to Powder Flow and Flowability Testing

  Bulk Solids Characterization, Cohesion, Feature Article, Flowability, Fundamentals, Hoppers, Laboratory

The Ultimate Guide to Powder Flow and Flowability Testing

Powder flowability is critical to efficiency, quality, and [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:11:42+01:001 April 2025|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Cohesion, Feature Article, Flowability, Fundamentals, Hoppers, Laboratory|Tags: angle of repose, Bulk Solids, Compressibility Index, ffc, flow behavior, flow index, flowability testing, Hausner Ratio, hopper design, powder characterization, powder flow, powder flow testing, powder flowability, powder handling, Powder Processing, powder testing methods, shear cell testing|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|2025-07-09T11:11:44+01:0029 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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  Powder Handling and Processing: Ultimate Guide

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  Powder Handling and Processing: Ultimate Guide

  Bulk Solids Characterization, Feature Article, Fundamentals, Segregation, Transport

Powder Handling and Processing: Ultimate Guide

Mastering powder handling and processing is essential for [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:12:49+01:0019 March 2025|Categories: Bulk Solids Characterization, Feature Article, Fundamentals, Segregation, Transport|Tags: additive manufacturing powders, Aerospace powder applications, agglomeration, ATEX compliance, Automotive powder metallurgy, Bulk powder storage, Dust control, equipment selection, Food powder handling, granulation, Mechanical conveying, Medical powder technology, Milling and grinding, pharmaceutical powders, pneumatic conveying, powder flowability, powder handling, Powder industry best practices, powder mixing, Powder Processing, Powder safety, powder segregation, Powder Technology Trends, Powder troubleshooting|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|2025-07-09T11:12:55+01:002 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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  Measuring Powder Porosity and Its Implications

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  Measuring Powder Porosity and Its Implications

  Insights, Porosity

Measuring Powder Porosity and Its Implications

Porosity often receives less attention than particle size, shape [...]

By Stephane Sloots|2025-07-09T11:14:15+01:002 February 2025|Categories: Insights, Porosity|Tags: 3d printing, additive manufacturing, Bulk density, gas pycnometry, Industrial Powders, material science, measuring porosity, Mercury Intrusion Porosimetry, micro-CT imaging, Pharmaceuticals, porosity measurement, porosity optimization, porosity testing, powder characterization, powder flowability, powder porosity, Powder Processing, powder technology, powder-based processes, Structural Integrity|0 Comments

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