Mixing And Blending, Powder Flow, Food Texture, Bulk Mixing, and Food Processing news and information
PRODUCTS
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The AquaNereda® Aerobic Granular Sludge Technology is an innovative wastewater treatment technology that provides advanced biological treatment using the unique features of aerobic granular biomass. The unique process features of the AquaNereda technology translate into a flexible and compact process that offers energy efficiency and significantly lower chemical consumption.
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Seamlessly integrated with Curebase’s ePRO/eCOA suite, our EDC enables hybrid and site-based studies that users will love and that streamline all of your data collection into a single, modern experience.
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ProPharma has deep expertise across all signal detection and management activities, including validation, prioritization, and assessment using data from a wide range of sources that are relevant for signal detection for the individual product(s). We are also fully trained and experienced in the EudraVigilance Data Analysis System (EVDAS) functionality and can support MAHs to comply with their obligations for signal detection and management. We leverage our robust knowledge to select the most efficient and effective method(s) for each product that is compliant with legislative requirements.
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The PAX Mixer design is based on rigorous scientific analysis of fluid mechanical principles to achieve rapid disinfectant blend time. The mixers are designed for energy efficiency and engineered for ease of installation.
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We are the premier provider of intelligently engineered tubing assemblies for life sciences and medical devices requiring precise control and measurement. Our tubing assemblies are built for quality, consistency, and longevity so you can focus on your process or assay right from the start, while we take care of connecting your components.
WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES
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Helping To Power The WHO Solidarity Trial Against COVID-19
To overcome the unprecedented challenges of large-scale global clinical trials, adopting data capture solutions is essential for ensuring the success of critical research initiatives.
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Commercializing Rare Disease Treatment With Near Real-Time Alerts
How did Quest help a leading pharmaceutical company overcome the data latency challenges associated with traditional EHR when recruiting eligible patients for a rare blood disorder drug?
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Rural Water District Leverages Digital Solutions
Discover how Qatium seamlessly integrated with RWD4's existing SCADA system, enhancing real-time decision-making and operational insights.
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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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Improving Patient Health And Safety: Medical Affairs
A medical affairs department needed leaders with scientific and project management expertise. With no time for training or risk tolerance, a consultant was hired to align activities with development and launch plans.
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Hot Springs Combats Aging Infrastructure Challenges With Xylem Digital Solutions
The City of Hot Springs, Arkansas knows the challenges of dealing with aging infrastructure well. The city’s 143-year-old system covers 923 miles of water mains in rocky terrain, making it difficult to detect leaks. That is why the utility’s water department decided to act.
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University Of Ottawa Relies On The BEAMAGE Series To Measure Laser Profiles
The University of Ottawa lab successfully used beam profilers to improve Power-Over-Fiber receiver chip development, ensuring precise, efficient laser measurements for advanced photonic research.
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2R Vials And Deep Cold Storage - Determining Mechanical & CCI Performance
Review the implications of this study on the storage of sensitive molecules that require deep-cold storage and learn how 2R Fina glass vials are poised to enhance cold storage practices.
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Breaking Free From Process Paralysis In Clinical Trials
Explore the implementation of CRIO’s eSource solution by a leading pharmaceutical company to overcome process paralysis in clinical research.
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Performance Dashboards Development
Learn about a biotech company's successful implementation of a two-level KPI dashboard system. This enhanced performance monitoring, aligned departmental goals, and strengthened team communication.
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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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Providing Safe Drinking Water To A Rural Community Impacted By PFAS
Read about how ECT2 was able to help a customer and their engineering team design and install a treatment system quickly after PFAS were detected in their drinking water.
NEWS
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Smarter Dentistry Starts Here: Muskan.AI Enhances Diagnostics, Imaging & Patient Care5/19/2025
Muskan.AI, a pioneer in the application of artificial intelligence to dentistry, has reached several key milestones in its mission to transform dental care through intelligent, accessible, and clinician-focused technology.
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Meatable And TruMeat Collaborate To Accelerate Cost-Effective Cultivated Meat Production4/30/2025
Meatable, the leader in cultivated meat technology, and TruMeat, specializing in the contract manufacturing of cultivated meat at commercial scale, have formed a strategic collaboration to advance the global commercialization of cultivated meat.
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Anritsu Supports Evaluation Of 5G NR NTN Devices For Satellite-Based Communications7/29/2025
Anritsu Corporation, a global leader in test and measurement solutions, is pleased to announce that its Radio Communication Test Station MT8000A, a measurement solution for 5G devices such as smartphones, now supports evaluation of 5G NR NTN devices for non-terrestrial networks (NTN), which enables communication via satellite.
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ZEISS Introduces The New Smartzoom 100: The Future Of Digital Microscopy For Efficient Optical Inspections5/6/2025
ZEISS presents the new ZEISS Smartzoom 100, an innovative digital microscope for fast and efficient quality assurance.
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Evonik Partners With ST Pharm To Increase Its Offerings For RNA And Nucleic Acid Delivery1/8/2025
Evonik is partnering with ST Pharm, a company that manufactures active ingredients for gene therapy, to expand its RNA and nucleic acid therapeutic services.
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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.