Mixing And Blending, Powder Flow, Food Texture, Bulk Mixing, and Food Processing news and information
PRODUCTS
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![PHCbi FrostLess -80℃ Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer: MDF-DU500ZHA-PA]( "Mitigate Frost Buildup With This Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer")
PHCbi brand's 18.5 cu.ft (525L) FrostLess ultra-low temperature freezer provides reliable temperatures as low as -86°C. It is engineered to mitigate frost buildup more than our category-leading models while maintaining the reliability and energy efficiency that today's laboratories require. It operates on 115V and uses only 6.6kWh per day. ENERGY STAR® Certified.
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![PHCbi-MDF-DU702VH-gallery_1_v2]( "Obtain Temperature Uniformity With An Ultra-Low Temperature Freezer")
PHCbi brand's 25.7 cu.ft (729L) ultra-low temperature freezer operates on 220V and features VIP Plus vacuum insulated panels to deliver reliable temperature uniformity throughout the chamber. It is ENERGY STAR® Certified and uses only 7.96Wh per day.
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![PBS Biotech - PBS-5 bioreactor]( "Mini Vertical-Wheel Bioreactor: PBS-0.5")
The PBS-0.5 Mini single use bioreactor is compatible with 300mL– 500mL working sample volumes and the best starting point for optimizing cell therapies by leveraging the benefits of vertical-wheel mixing that can be easily scaled up for larger sample volumes.
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![rfs-2g42g5050+]( "Coaxial Solid-State High Power Signal Source: RFS-2G42G5050+")
The RFS-2G42G5050X+ by Mini-Circuits is a next-generation solid-state high-power signal source designed for industrial, scientific, and medical applications operating within the 2400–2500 MHz ISM band.
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![fairbanks-1800]( "Pentair Fairbanks Nijhuis 1800, 2800 & 5800 Series Single-Stage Horizontal Split Case Pumps")
The Fairbanks Nijhuis single-stage horizontal split case pump offers long, reliable service with no maintenance. Designed for general liquid pumping and booster applications.
WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES
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![GettyImages-1087219020 Scientists wearing protective coveralls working in manufacturing laboratory]( "Solid-State Characterization Of A Small Molecule API")
Solid-State Characterization Of A Small Molecule APIEnsuring the consistency and purity of the API is paramount when developing a new drug. Learn about the importance of CRO partnerships when facing tight deadlines and complex scientific hurdles.
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![GettyImages-1311494525 Vaccine Vials]( "2R Vials And Deep Cold Storage - Determining Mechanical & CCI Performance")
2R Vials And Deep Cold Storage - Determining Mechanical & CCI PerformanceReview 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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![Pediatric doctor and little girl-GettyImages-1406827165]( "RWD's Significance In The Largest FDA-Funded IOL Study Of Pediatric Patients")
RWD's Significance In The Largest FDA-Funded IOL Study Of Pediatric PatientsWith FDA grant support, the American Academy of Ophthalmology and Verana Health conducted the largest real-world study to date on intraocular lens (IOL) use in pediatric cataract patients.
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![GettyImages-1371925389-lab-scientist-collaboration-computer-clipboard]( "Bridging The Gap During Organizational Restructuring For Continuity")
Bridging The Gap During Organizational Restructuring For ContinuityNavigating workforce turnover and restructuring can threaten project timelines. Discover how leveraging an experienced on-site team can ensure long-term continuity.
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![online document management-GettyImages-2161310407]( "ProPharma Supports A Contract Manufacturer's Form 483 Response")
ProPharma Supports A Contract Manufacturer's Form 483 ResponseLearn 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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![GettyImages-1312594792-inhalation-lung]( "Phenotypic Characterization Of Bleomycin-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis Mod")
Phenotypic Characterization Of Bleomycin-Induced Pulmonary Fibrosis ModTo gain deeper biological insight, lung injury in this model has been further characterized through cellular phenotyping, gene expression analysis, and cytokine profiling.
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![GettyImages-1200984194 elderly mobility]( "Delivering Specialist Neurology Support")
Delivering Specialist Neurology SupportExplore 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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![GettyImages-1137736725 data platform]( "Choosing An R&D Data Management Platform For Novel Antibody Therapeutics")
Choosing An R&D Data Management Platform For Novel Antibody TherapeuticsUncover how this collaboration ensured the implementation of a robust electronic system that streamlined R&D operations, increased data integrity, and ultimately supported the development of novel antibody-based therapeutics.
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![GettyImages-1371925389-lab-scientist-collaboration-computer-clipboard]( "Seamless Onshoring From China-Based CDMO")
Seamless Onshoring From China-Based CDMOSuccessfully mitigate geopolitical risk and maintain supply continuity. Learn how a large-scale manufacturing process was rapidly requalified in eight months to secure a clinical-stage biologic program.
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![GettyImages-2160715091 lab analysis]( "Developing Amorphous Solid Dispersions For Poorly Soluble Drugs")
Developing Amorphous Solid Dispersions For Poorly Soluble DrugsDiscover 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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![450x300_Laptop]( "Generate High Quality Data And Execute Full Factorial Design Of Experiments")
Generate High Quality Data And Execute Full Factorial Design Of ExperimentsLearn how a bioprocessing company supplemented their in-house bioreactor capacity and performed large-scale DOE studies using a cloud bioreactor facility.
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![GettyImages-1142528978 digital healthcare]( "From Paper To Digital Study Management In Large Patient Registries")
From Paper To Digital Study Management In Large Patient RegistriesUncover how this sponsor was able to independently design and oversee its clinical study, minimizing external assistance, and easing the workload for their sites through mobile app accessibility.
NEWS
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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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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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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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Consulta Remedios Selects Kevel's Retail Media Cloud To Power Its Next-Generation Advertising Platform5/2/2025
Kevel, the leading provider of API-based retail media ad serving technology, today announced that Consulta Remédios, Brazil's largest medicine price comparison platform, has selected Kevel's Retail Media Cloud to power the development and enhancement of its in-house retail media network.
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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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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.