Mixing And Blending, Powder Flow, Food Texture, Bulk Mixing, and Food Processing news and information
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![S-Band GaN Solid State Power Amplifier (SSPA): VSS3607]( "S-Band GaN Solid State 1.3 kW Power Amplifier Module: VSS3607")
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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![GettyImages-1346675604 clinical lab research]( "Safety And Pharmacovigilance In-House Services")
Clinical trials safety monitoring and reporting is vital to ensure participant safety, data integrity and regulatory compliance.
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![GettyImages-521622885 industrial wastewater]( "PULSAtron")
The PULSAtron product line has evolved into a philosophy of design that continues to set the standards for the entire industry. Our engineers have developed a guided check valve system with a proven ‘seat and ball’ design that ensures reliable and accurate metering year after year.
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![Anritsu - XR75]( "Pharmaceutical X-Ray Inspection System for Blister Packaging: XR75")
The XR75 Pharma X-ray is optimized for the quality control of pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic products in thin opaque packaging materials that cannot be inspected manually or with visual systems.
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![IADA-2050CH]( "Amplifier / Doubler / Amplifier: IADA-2050CH")
The IADA-2050CH is an integrated MMIC active doubler fabricated with GaAs Schottky diodes. This operates over a guaranteed 10 to 25 GHz input frequency range or a doubled output frequency range of 20 to 50 GHz.
WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES
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![Pipette With Cell Culture Plate iStock-520238063]( "Cell Line Development For High-Titer Lentivirus Vector Production")
Cell Line Development For High-Titer Lentivirus Vector ProductionExplore a groundbreaking method to significantly enhance LV vector yield using engineered HEK293T cells. This approach paves the way for more efficient and large-scale production of LV vectors.
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![long-read-seq-NSF-Belgium-agilent]( "Advancing Genomic Discoveries With Comprehensive Sequencing Support")
Advancing Genomic Discoveries With Comprehensive Sequencing SupportSee how a leading genomics facility advances long‑read sequencing through rigorous QC and flexible workflows, offering practical insights for researchers aiming to improve sequencing outcomes.
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![douglas-county]( "ATAD Provides Increased Capacity With No Odors")
ATAD Provides Increased Capacity With No OdorsFaced with persistent odor complaints and limited space, Douglas County Sewer District #1 in East Wenatchee, Washington, turned to the ThermAer second-generation Autothermal Thermophilic Aerobic Digestion (ATAD) system to modernize its biosolids treatment.
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![N ePulse 1 (002)]( "Minnetonka, MN Pilots Acoustic Pipe Assessment Prior To Road Resurfacing")
Minnetonka, MN Pilots Acoustic Pipe Assessment Prior To Road ResurfacingA Minnesota suburb used non-invasive acoustic technology to assess an aging water main before a 20-year road construction moratorium. This critical data allowed them to confidently prioritize pipe renewals and better manage their infrastructure budget.
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![GettyImages-1293772957-scientist-laboratory-computer-drug-development]( "Timely Lab Data To Inform Outreach To Healthcare Professionals")
Timely Lab Data To Inform Outreach To Healthcare ProfessionalsLearn how you can leverage a system that offers flexible data delivery formats and seamless integration into commercialization workflows while also ensuring HIPAA-compliant deidentified data for patient privacy.
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![proteoanalyzer-agilent-lab]( "A New Story For Myoglobin—Producing Yeast-Generated Alternative")
A New Story For Myoglobin—Producing Yeast-Generated AlternativeA fast, automated protein analysis workflow empowers researchers to screen yeast strains more efficiently. See how this streamlined approach accelerates innovation while supporting sustainability.
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![GettyImages-974024224-molecule string-molecule cluster]( "Leveraging Surface Plasmon Resonance For Characterizing Ternary Complexes")
Leveraging Surface Plasmon Resonance For Characterizing Ternary ComplexesUncover how Surface Plasmon Resonance (SPR) can be used to gain real-time, label-free insights into PROTAC binding kinetics and ternary complex formation.
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![GettyImages-2181060355-laptop-hand-check-mark-digital-validation]( "No More Swiss Holes: Filling The Gaps In Clinical Trial Disclosure")
No More Swiss Holes: Filling The Gaps In Clinical Trial DisclosureThis use case shows how sponsors can gain clarity on disclosure requirements when entering a new country.
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![chennai-india]( "Disinfection For Drinking Water Plant In Chennai, India")
Disinfection For Drinking Water Plant In Chennai, IndiaThe Chennai Metropolitan Water Supply and Sewerage Board (CMWSSB) encountered significant challenges in treating high algae loads at its drinking water plant, which processes 1.5 million liters of water daily. The primary issue arose from the organic load in lake water, which, when treated with conventional chlorine disinfectants, resulted in harmful disinfection byproducts (DBPs).
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![GettyImages-157291618 Scientist inspecting vial]( "Leveraging High-Pressure Sterile Filtration For Highly Viscous Solutions")
Leveraging High-Pressure Sterile Filtration For Highly Viscous SolutionsThis research demonstrates the potential of high-pressure sterile filtration to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and accelerate the development of innovative therapies.
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![Nordson - extruded tubing]( "Innovative Multilayer Extrusion Technology Solves Product Redesign Challenges")
Innovative Multilayer Extrusion Technology Solves Product Redesign ChallengesA multinational medical device company successfully worked to redesign a component used in cardiovascular surgery.
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![dunea]( "Collaborative Tech: How Dunea Is Boosting Network Visibility And Resilience")
Collaborative Tech: How Dunea Is Boosting Network Visibility And ResilienceIntegrating high-frequency sensor data with digital twins enhances network visibility and accelerates response times. This collaborative approach allows utilities to detect anomalies instantly, optimize maintenance, and simulate operational scenarios to ensure long-term system resilience.
NEWS
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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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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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Dielectric Partners With Foccus Digital For Brazilian Broadcast Growth8/15/2025
Dielectric’s Brazilian presence is about to radiate stronger through a new partnership with Foccus Digital that expand Dielectric’s broadcast business throughout the country.
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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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AEON Biopharma Appoints Industry Veteran Rob Bancroft As Chief Executive Officer4/21/2025
AEON Biopharma, Inc. (“AEON” or the “Company”) (NYSE: AEON), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing a botulinum toxin complex for the treatment of multiple therapeutic indications, announced today the appointment of Rob Bancroft as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective April 29, 2025. Mr. Bancroft will also join AEON’s Board of Directors.
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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.