Mixing And Blending, Powder Flow, Food Texture, Bulk Mixing, and Food Processing news and information
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The MMP-UHV50 is an ultra-high vacuum (UHV) compatible micropositioning system designed for high-precision positioning in demanding environments.
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Exosomes are nano-sized vesicles that enable unique intercellular communication by transferring DNAs, microRNAs, non-coding RNAs, and lipids.
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Generate accurate study budgets faster with the industry’s most contemporary fair market value (FMV) data for investigator grant costs based on real-world site costs.
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The Nano-ZL-IX5 series are advanced Z-axis nanopositioning systems specifically designed for compatibility with Evident Scientific IX85 and FLUOVIEW™ inverted microscopes.
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To offer comprehensive solutions to Mycenax’s customers, we provide one-stop shop services including cell line development, upstream cell culture process development, downstream purification process development, formulation development, analytical method development, process scale-up study, PIC/S GMP production and aseptic fill and finish.
WHITE PAPERS AND CASE STUDIES
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A Biosafety Cabinet For Virology Studies And Disease Surveillance
Discover how Germfree tackled a unique challenge from the Public Health Agency of Canada by designing a custom Class III biosafety cabinet for advanced virology studies and disease surveillance.
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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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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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Taking Research In-House With CRIO: SciTech's Multi-Center Phase 1 Study
Explore the success story of an early-stage clinical pharmaceutical company that effectively navigated funding constraints when conducting its Phase 1 study without a third-party CRO.
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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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Biometric Services For Large Pharmaceutical Company
This case exemplifies the effectiveness of flexible staffing solutions in meeting the dynamic needs of the biopharmaceutical industry while maintaining control over project deliverables and timelines.
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Contamination In The Shadows: Risks Lurking From Environmental Issues
Discover how science-based bio-decontamination strategies effectively eliminate invisible pathogens and rapidly restore facilities to operational safety following major infrastructure disruptions.
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UV Disinfection And Dechlorination At Cottonseed Processing Facility In Texas, US
The Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM) requires full-scale nonchemical disinfection and dechlorination treatment of RO feedwater to the boiler which supports their cottonseed processing facility in Lubbock, Texas.
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A Proactive Approach To Service Line Inventory
In this case study, learn how Silver Creek Water Corporation successfully created a lead service line inventory with the help of 120Water. They have only 7 unknown service lines left out of 7,000 and plan to eliminate them through a resident survey.
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Maintaining Quality And Regulatory Compliance To Support Rapid Global Growth
Discover how Huvepharma, a global pharmaceutical company, implemented software to standardize quality management processes across its manufacturing sites, enhancing compliance and efficiency.
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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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eClinical Platform Accelerates COVID-19 Treatment Trial By 2 Weeks
Examine a COVID-19 treatment trial that utilized integrated EDC, eConsent, eCOA, RTSM, and TeleVisit solutions, all within a single platform, to address three critical challenges.
NEWS
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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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Anritsu Unveils New Software-Based Solution For 5G IoT Chipset And Device Development Tests2/28/2025
Anritsu Corporation is proud to introduce the Virtual Signalling Tester NR Software MX844030PC, a software-based test simulator for developing 5G IoT chipsets and devices. The solution supports 5G IoT test by using a new simulator that operates in a virtual environment on a PC using advanced architecture, as well as a Software Defined Radio (SDR) that implements most conventional radio functions in software.
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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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New Technology Tracks Dairy Cows For Improved Health And Productivity1/30/2025
As dairy farmers dwindle every year, the demand for high-quality milk remains steadfast, driving a surge in dairy farming.
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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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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.