Mixing And Blending, Powder Flow, Food Texture, Bulk Mixing, and Food Processing news and information
PRODUCTS
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The MEQ14-14ASM passive MMIC equalizer QFN is an ideal solution for compensating for low pass filtering effects in RF/microwave and high speed digital systems.
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Connector gage kits accurately measure coaxial connector dimensions, preventing connection issues and damage. They are available in various types and configurations for different connectors.
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Smart leak detection with SIWA Leak Finder makes the most of your existing investment in sensors and hydraulic models to take you to the next level of non-revenue water reduction in your drinking water transmission and distribution network. The cloud-based application analyzes your real-time flow data using cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and hydraulic modeling to identify leaks and anomalies. With SIWA Leak Finder you can detect leaks more quickly and accurately so your maintenance teams spend more time in the right location on points of interest that really matter.
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The ATN06-0040BH is a connectorized GaAs MMIC 6dB attenuator in a Bullet housing package.
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We want your product to move through the regulatory process, gaining approvals and ultimately helping patients. Using our industry leading knowledge and skills, we will meet you where you are – gaining approval: for the first in human trials, in development, at scientific advice, at the end of phase 2, or post approval. At every level, our scientific expertise and in-depth knowledge of therapeutic backgrounds have guided every client we have to a successful outcome.
WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES
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Comparative Analysis Of Batch And Continuous Processes
Explore a comparative analysis that showcases the superior performance of continuous processing over traditional batch methods, highlighting key improvements in efficiency and environmental impact.
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Enhancing Preclinical Cell Therapy Development
Automation in cell therapy development boosts reproducibility, reduces error, and enhances yield. Learn how it’s reshaping preclinical workflows and accelerating clinical trial readiness.
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A Decade Of Smart Water Success — The Eastern Band Of The Cherokee Indians
What began as a mandate to reduce water loss has grown into a model of smart water management for the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians (EBCI). Since deploying Kamstrup’s ultrasonic meters in 2016, the utility has transitioned from crisis response to innovation leadership—proving that even the most rugged terrain can support advanced metering infrastructure (AMI).
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Success In Times Of Crisis: A Journey From Concept To Market In 8 Months
Medbio ensures seamless tool transfers for medical device manufacturing by assessing tools, implementing improvements, and minimizing downtime to maintain quality, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
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Trial Rescue: Leadership Approach To Propel Clinical Development
Learn how Halloran's assistance was able to improve a rare disease biotechnology company’s development and operations, communication workflow, and avoid the delay of a gene therapy trial.
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AFC SEMPER RPM Offers Water Hammer Insight For Monroe, North Carolina
Discover how the implementation of pressure sensing technology has allowed the city of Monroe, North Carolina to gain greater insight into its distribution system and why main breaks were occurring.
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Custom Orthodontic Aligner Manufacturer Ensures Compliance With Tulip
A pioneering orthodontic startup is transforming custom aligner production using 3D printing and software to cut time and costs in half while scaling rapidly to ensure quality and compliance.
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Enhancing Investigator Training And Communication During COVID-19
Centralizing all trial-related information, enabling seamless interaction and global team coordination through Scout Academy.
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Developing Amorphous Solid Dispersions For Poorly Soluble Drugs
Discover how a strategic amorphous solid dispersion approach improved bioavailability and advanced a low-solubility compound toward clinical readiness in just four weeks.
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Mussel Fouling Prevention At Shepaug Hydroelectric Station
While the population of invasive mussels was very low along the Housatonic River in 2015, the population was expected to increase in the coming years. Firstlight Energy, a subsidiary of GDF Suez and operators of a number of hydroelectric facilities in Connecticut and Massachusetts, was concerned about the detrimental effect the anticipated increase would have on the cooling water systems of the Shepaug Hydroelectric Station.
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Streamline Analytical Tech Transfer Through Analytical Target Profile
Analytics debt in CGT can derail timelines and budgets. Learn how early ATP planning and cross-functional alignment can eliminate costly setbacks and accelerate IND approvals.
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Sweet Success: How Hydrogen Peroxide Transformed Odor Control In Massive Sugar Facility Ponds
A sugar processing facility was experiencing hydrogen sulfide (H2S) odor issues in their process water stabilization ponds due to anaerobic conditions.
NEWS
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NX Filtration And Eau d'Azur Partner For Advanced Micropollutant Treatment In Nice8/25/2025
NX Filtration, a global leader in advanced hollow fiber membrane technology, is proud to announce its collaboration with Eau d’Azur, the public company responsible for drinking water and wastewater services for the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropole.
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From Everyday To Extreme, Toolant Launches Brand New Line Of Hand Tools8/15/2025
Today, toolant, a tool and accessories brand built around real-world needs, announced the launch of its brand new hand tools collection designed for automotive enthusiasts and professional car detailers alike.
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Plants Don't Just Feel The Heat – They Decode It Through A Molecular Network6/13/2025
In a new framework that could reshape how we engineer crops for a warming world, scientists have revealed that plants don't rely on a single "thermometer" to sense temperature.
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Ovarro Opens New Asia Pacific Headquarters8/27/2025
Water technology provider Ovarro has opened a new Asia Pacific headquarters and production facility in Selangor, Malaysia.
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Puraffinity Signs First Commercial Agreement For Full-Scale Deployment Of Its PFAS Removal Technology6/2/2025
The agreement was signed with Envytech Solutions, the leading expert in mobile water treatment in the Nordic region and a member of the Sortera Group, which operates across the Nordics and the UK.
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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.