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PRODUCTS
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Every modern town or city has a wastewater collection system of some type. The wastewater collection system is the conduit for used water, both sanitary and graywater (relatively clean, including stormwater), which initiates at the individual homes and businesses in the community. A primary part of the wastewater collection system is a number of “wet wells” that are used as wastewater collection points, or intercepts, from community neighborhoods. Often, lift stations, complete with large electric waste pumps, are used to keep the water moving to the city’s wastewater treatment plant.
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PHCbi brand's 5.0 cu.ft. (142 L) undercounter freezer features precise temperature control engineered to meet the current and evolving criteria for vaccine storage. It requires less energy than traditional undercounter medical freezers and is ENERGY STAR® Certified. It is designed to maintain the high performance necessary for valuable inventory using the latest inverter compressor speed technology for optimum control.
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The 60" and 66” Mueller® Resilient Wedge Gate Valve offers reduced operating torque and superior resistance to wear and tear that can reduce the performance. With extra-long, bronze wedge guides, the gate slides easily within body channels, supporting and maintaining alignment of the wedge for smooth operation.
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AST’s aseptic processing solutions are outfitted with the latest in intuitive cGMP technology designed to optimize the fill-finish process for the highest standards of quality and regulatory compliance.
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The DW3300Q is a fully integrated single chip Ultra-Wideband (UWB) low-power low-cost transceiver IC compliant to IEEE Std 802.15.4™‐2020 and IEEE Std 802.15.4z™‐2020 for automotive applications.
WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES
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Lean Six Sigma Methodology Drives Cost Savings: 2 Success Stories
Unlock significant lab efficiency and financial gains. See how focused optimization of workflows and asset management led to substantial cost savings and reclaimed six-figure value in consumables.
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Recruiting High-Performing Sites To Beat Forecasted Trial Start Date
Explore a partnership that enabled Syneos Health to achieve its enrollment goals, increasing the likelihood of the study's success, and resulting in cost savings and maximized efficiency with minimal delays.
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The Role Of Hexapods In High-Precision Machining
A custom hexapod was introduced at ILA Berlin 2024, enhancing precision in aircraft construction. This 6-DOF system improves contour machining of CFRP components, reducing manufacturing times and costs.
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ProPharma Supports A Contract Manufacturer's Form 483 Response
Learn how a small contract manufacturer navigated a complex FDA 483 Observation notice and implemented effective remediation strategies that addressed multiple system-wide concerns.
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Authentic Engagement: Reaching Underserved Lupus Patients
By partnering with the ICLF, see how we were able to gain access to and build trust with influential community leaders and advocates within the African American communities located near study sites.
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Criticality And Risk Analysis Helps Mojave Water Agency Optimize Maintenance Activities And Realize Cost Savings
Amid a decrease in water supply and reliability, the MWA has seen a rise in costs and operational challenges related to regional expansion, increased regulatory requirements, climate change, and aging infrastructures. Despite these challenges, the MWA remains committed to managing groundwater basins sustainably, importing water responsibly, and proactively addressing risks using sound scientific practices.
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Disinfection Of Acid Wastewater Discharge In Taiwan
A leading semiconductor foundry in Taiwan, internationally renowned for its advanced manufacturing technology and continuous innovation, needed to treat Acid Wastewater Discharge (AWD) in its backend discharge system.
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Maximizing e-Builder To Reduce Review Times
Discover how the Miami-Dade Water & Sewer Department (WASD) streamlined their project evaluation with e-Builder, saving time and enhancing project documentation reliability.
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Measuring The Energy Of One Of The Most Powerful Lasers In The USA
Gentec-EO supported a high-power laser research center with custom detectors and calorimeters, enabling precise energy measurements critical for advancing groundbreaking physics.
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Meeting 100% Recruitment 7 Months Ahead Of Schedule
Uncover the detailed outcomes of this extensive Phase 3 clinical trial on a new biosimilar for non-small cell lung cancer.
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Delivering Specialist Neurology Support
Explore a strategic approach to a Parkinson’s disease trial that leveraged a global infrastructure and multilingual workforce to provide seamless operational and clinical support.
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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.
NEWS
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Drawing Inspiration From Ancient Chemical Reactions3/20/2025
To help find solutions to the planet’s climate crisis, MIT Associate Professor Daniel Suess is looking to Earth’s ancient past.
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SJW Infrastructure Improvement Progressing At Cambrian Tank Replacement Project5/29/2025
San Jose Water (“SJW” or “the Company”), a wholly owned subsidiary of H2O America, has made meaningful progress on its Cambrian Tank Replacement project, a major investment in the long-term reliability and seismic resilience of the Company’s water system.
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Enhanc3D Genomics Launches Suite Of 3D Multi-Omics Solutions To Accelerate Drug Development1/14/2025
Enhanc3D Genomics (‘Enhanced’ or ‘the Company’), an innovator in 3D genomics technology, today announced the launch of a suite of integrated multi-omics solutions to accelerate and improve the precision of drug discovery.
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GD Energy Products' Y-Shaped Drilling Module Now Rated For 10,000 PSI8/18/2025
GD Energy Products (GDEP), the leading total solutions provider for the frac, drilling and well servicing pumps market, has announced its patented Y-Shaped Drilling Module is now rated for operating pressures up to 10,000 psi.
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U.S. Department Of Energy Announces $6.9M In Projects To Support Effective Community Waste-To-Energy Strategies For Local Transportation Needs1/7/2025
The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) and Vehicle Technologies Office (VTO) announced $6.9M in funding for nine projects to support local waste-to-energy management solutions for transportation energy needs.
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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.