Mixing And Blending, Powder Flow, Food Texture, Bulk Mixing, and Food Processing news and information
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Immunotherapy is an evolving and promising cancer treatment that works by stimulating the immune system. More biologically relevant human primary cells are now the chosen starting material for immunotherapy development. Historically, scientists routinely used immortalized cell lines in the research and development of therapies as they offer an inexpensive and stable platform. However, they are not fully representative of what is going on in vivo.
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Access or Service hatches range in size, shape and function. Some service hatches are fitted with an enclosure shell for housing devices, with these type of hatches the primary barrier is maintained, regardless if the hatch door is open or closed.
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Polyzen is a single-source provider of polymer bags, bladders, and membranes for diverse applications in the medical industry. Our in-house polymer development, film extrusion, thermoforming, and welding capabilities allow us to manage any project from concept to prototype, production, validation, and beyond. Our goal is to be the trusted one-stop source for premium quality medical bags, bladders, and membranes, delivering unmatched reliability and outstanding customer service.
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CPI EDB presents the VSS3607 GaN solid state power amplifier (SSPAs) operating in the S-band (2.7 – 2.9 GHz). These high efficiency, high power, compact amplifiers are easy to maintain, and are designed for use in air surveillance radar applications.
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Antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) are the emerging class of anti-cancer therapeutic drugs. ADCs combine an antibody capable of recognizing cancer cells and cytotoxic small-molecule drugs via cleavable or non-cleavable linkers, thereby transforming the 3-unit combination into a targeted therapeutic drug for cancer treatment. In recent years, ADCs have rapidly developed and there are not only more than 14 approved drugs on the market but also many investigational drugs undergoing clinical trials. Furthermore, ADCs have shown potential for treating various diseases beyond cancer, such as Autoimmune disorders, Infectious diseases, Inflammatory conditions and so on.
WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES
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Feasibility Insights In HR+/HER2 - Metastatic Breast Cancer
This case study showcases how advanced analytics were used to streamline feasibility planning for a Phase II clinical trial targeting HR+/HER2- metastatic breast cancer as a second-line treatment.
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Driving Early-Phase Success In Advanced Solid Tumors Study
A European biotech company collaborated with TFS HealthScience to conduct an early-phase clinical trial focusing on advanced and metastatic solid tumors.
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AMERICAN SpiralWeld Pipe Performs In New Music City Stadium Project
Read about a project at the Nissan Stadium in Nashville, TN, that involved SpiralWeld Pipe.
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Global Vaccine Trials Case Study
Explore targeted strategies for tackling the complexities of international payments and providing comprehensive participant support in global vaccine trials.
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Rural North Texas Community Cuts Non-Revenue Water By 42% With Pipeline Leak Detection Technology
Discover how a city solved its non-revenue water challenge by rapidly pinpointing three hard-to-find leaks in 13 miles of aging pipeline using a free-swimming acoustic tool.
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Digitalizing Batch Records In Pharmaceutical Production
Pharma manufacturing embraces cutting-edge automation, yet outdated paper-based documentation hinders efficiency and delays batch releases. See how digital solutions can transform compliance.
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Modelling TPDs Utilizing Computational And Medicinal Chemistry Approaches
Through a carefully executed strategy, see how we identified novel degrader molecules with the right physicochemical properties to achieve robust degradation of the target Protein of Interest (POI).
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Oxygen On Demand: How A Gulf Coast Refinery Overcame High COD Challenges With A Rapid H2O2 Dosing System
The Gulf Coast Refinery approached USP Technologies (USP) to engineer a bulk H2O2 chemical dosing system sized to meet the plant’s D.O. demand
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Successful EU MAA Submission Enabled By U.S.–EU Regulatory Collaboration
Facing EU MAA complexity? Learn how one oncology sponsor met a fixed EMA deadline through global regulatory coordination, rapid dossier adaptation, and real-time submission execution.
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Owen Mumford Slashes Audit Findings, CAPAs, And NCRs
Gain insights into how Owen Mumford, a global medical device leader, enhanced their compliance and efficiency with software to reduce audit findings and improve quality management.
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Challenging PFAS-Impacted Industrial Wastewater Reduced To Non-Detect
ECT2 was approached by a remote refinery in Alaska that had found PFAS in their wastewater stream.
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How GIS Improved Workflows For The Largest Municipal Utility In The U.S.
Read how LADWP updated its workflows and enriched its management of data by implementing a new enterprise-wide GIS platform, based on Esri’s ArcGIS Enterprise, as well as several apps.
NEWS
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Spearhead Bio Awarded NSF Tech Transfer Grant To Accelerate Development Of Improved Corn Varieties7/14/2025
Spearhead Bio, a biotechnology startup revolutionizing crop genome engineering through the use of plants' own natural DNA, has been awarded a Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
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Kontron Introduces The New AL I.MX8M Mini LTE: IoT Gateway With LTE Cat1 Module5/6/2025
Kontron, a leading global supplier of IoT/Embedded Computer Technology (ECT), is expanding its automation line with the AL i.MX8M Mini LTE model.
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Quicklly Changes The Online Indian Grocery Landscape By Partnering With Major Online Platforms5/27/2025
Quicklly, the nation's most comprehensive South Asian marketplace, is transforming the way Indian grocery stores connect with their customers.
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Nordic Bluetooth LE Solar-Powered Asset Tracker Can Operate For Up To Three Weeks In Total Darkness1/20/2025
French embedded systems developer InVirtus Technologies has launched its ‘EosFlex’ and ‘EosFlexMini’ asset tracking devices for ultra-low power locationing using Bluetooth LE wireless connectivity.
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ANDRITZ To Supply New Generators For Bridge River 1 Hydropower Plant In Canada3/11/2025
International technology group ANDRITZ has received an order from the Canadian utility BC Hydro to supply four 60 MVA generators for the Bridge River 1 hydropower plant in British Columbia.
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Mixing and Blending
Mixing and blending are terms that have specific meaning in the food industry. Most food processing experts use the word mixing to describe the process of combining wet and dry materials.
Blending is the term used to describe the process of combining only dry ingredients. The term blending is generally reserved for powders, flakes and granules of varying bulk densities and particle size that require gently blending and minimal contact with blender blades.
Agitation is often used synonymously with the term mixing. However, in food processing, agitation is used to ensure the mixing process to get a homogenous mix is completed faster.
Many industries require the mixing of free-flowing powders. The art of mixing involves different dilution geometries (a geometry is a way of combining unequal amounts of fine powders to ensure an equal distribution).
The geometric mix used depends on the size distribution, shape, particle density, composition and internal structures. Other properties include flow ability, bulk density, mixture quality, dustiness and properties of segregation.
Industrial mixers are used to do the blending and mixing. The shape and hardness of the materials being mixed affects the horsepower required to run the mixer. The type of mixer used in a production line varies depending on the materials that need to be mixed or blended. Paddle mixers are often the best choice for production line mixing because they are easy to clean, have less surface area, and have a minimal number of parts.
Mixing and blending is generally a sub-process within an overall process cycle so when placing a mixer it is important to consider how it integrates into the whole system. That includes impacts to both upstream and downstream product handling.