It has been estimated that powders account for 50% of materials used in industry. Handling and processing of powders, particulates and granules is central to, among others, food and drink processing, ...

A number of parameters are critical for optimal performance during an extrusion process. For example, the applied screw speed, the screw configuration, and the thermo-mechanical energy input from the ...

This article reflects on the challenges that predicting powder flowability currently pose to the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry and considers some of the benefits that can accrue when companies ...

Granular materials and fine powders are used across various industrial processes and applications. To optimize and control processing methods, these materials have to be characterized precisely.

Powders are widely used in pharmaceuticals as active ingredients or excipients in formulations. As a result, several production processes are used for handling powders: wet and dry granulation, ...

The pharmaceutical industry's focus on process understanding, monitoring, and control is driving manufacturers to take greater steps toward identifying possible manufacturing bottlenecks earlier in ...

Brookfield Engineering US in this article gives insights on the flow patterns and flow obstructions that can occur inside the storage vessels on a processing line A typical industrial powder ...

Dry and damp powders can have extremely dissimilar properties. Even small amounts of moisture can significantly alter powder properties, making humidity and its effects a crucial concern for powder ...

CNPC Powder and supplier Brose have entered a partnership to promote sustainable, circular manufacturing in the automotive ...