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Need a Complete Metering System with custom components or design modifications? Blue-White®'s Custom Engineered Skid Systems close that gap. Our engineering team works with you...
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A practical guide to understanding how NFPA 660 changes the evaluation of combustible metal dust hazards and what it means for wet vs. dry dust collection.
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Powder handling systems are only as reliable as the engineering behind them. This Processing eHandbook will help manufacturers improve material flow, reduce fugitive dust, optimize...
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Flow Research’s Jesse Yoder explores mass, Coriolis theory and geometry — and why traditional approaches to flow measurement deserve another look.
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Vigier Cement in Switzerland has integrated ANYmal, an autonomous inspection robot, to perform nightly assessments of its mills, significantly improving maintenance accuracy and...
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The critical role of hygienic stainless steel drains and piping.
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Roger Hancock, CEO of Recall Infolink, explains how this summer's lettuce recall offers important lessons about supply chain resilience, recall communication and the need to quickly...
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Getting value from predictive maintenance starts with a conversation about data access, according to Mike St. Germain.
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Mixing, Blending & Size Reduction

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Many abrasive, caustic, and viscous fluids are used to meet water and wastewater treatment goals. Accurate dosing of these chemicals is simplified with the right mix of technologies...
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The new rotary batch mixer from Munson Machinery enables Polymer Resources to blend up to 6,000 pounds of specialty resin in just two to three minutes.
July 22, 2026
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Back mixing reduces bulk solids moisture while lowering energy use and avoiding many costs associated with thermal drying.
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By focusing on airflow management, pressure loss reduction, and intelligent control systems, process owners can achieve substantial energy savings and extend equipment lifespan...
Aug. 13, 2026
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Nuisance dust is frequently a symptom of deeper process and safety challenges that, if left unaddressed, can escalate into health hazards, product quality issues, or even serious...
Aug. 4, 2026
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Combustible dust compliance starts with understanding hazards, conducting a Dust Hazards Analysis, and prioritizing mitigation.
July 30, 2026
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Surge airflow at the end of a pneumatic conveying cycle can overwhelm improperly designed silo bin vents, making airflow analysis essential during system design.
July 21, 2026

Pumps, Motors & Drives

Sealing reliability is no longer determined solely by valve design or maintenance discipline. As increasingly aggressive process conditions push equipment beyond traditional limits...
Aug. 19, 2026
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Effective cavitation management combines system design improvements and operational best practices.
Aug. 5, 2026
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How AODD pumps provide material compatibility, fluid-handling flexibility and reliable operation needed to protect formulations and maintain throughput.
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Unibloc QuickStrip FoodFirst 600 Series pumps minimized contamination risk, simplified maintenance and reduced sanitation time.
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Process Control & Automation

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Sundeep Ravande, CEO and co-founder of Innovapptive, explains how leading chemical manufacturers are moving beyond AI experimentation and pilot programs toward enterprise-wide...
Aug. 31, 2026
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Properly matching a chiller to the operating conditions helps ensure the best combination of capacity, efficiency, and long-term performance.
Aug. 26, 2026
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Robotics-first automation uses intelligent systems and software-driven controls to improve flexibility, throughput and operational efficiency.
Aug. 24, 2026
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A survey by Fluke Corporation shows that Industry 5.0 adoption is moving slower than expected as manufacturers address legacy systems, workforce readiness, data, and return on...
Aug. 24, 2026

Valves & Actuators

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Media-isolated valve designs are becoming more common as process demands continue to increase. What is changing is how materials within those designs are being selected.
June 4, 2026
Preferred Utilities partnered with Emerson to deliver the first UL-certified industrial burner shutoff valve designed for use with 100% biodiesel, marking an important milestone...
May 13, 2026
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Finding the right valve for your application means knowing how you need the valve to perform in your system.
Nov. 3, 2025
In the beverage industry, where product consistency, uptime and regulatory compliance are essential, even minor improvements in valve design can have significant downstream benefits...
June 24, 2025

Industrial Water/Wastewater

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A major copper mining operation replaced its traditional packing with a custom-designed mechanical seal from John Crane on a high-density slurry pump. The upgrade reduced sleeve...
Aug. 25, 2026
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Aug. 25, 2026
Large facilities under growing pressure to conserve water are exploring alternative treatment approaches as a practical way to reduce blowdown and save water without disrupting...
July 23, 2026
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Why membrane processes could become the preferred method for WFI production — and what needs to be considered.
June 24, 2026

New Products

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Uniform material distribution can reduce uneven loading and concentrated wear on screens, crushers, and other processing equipment.
Aug. 27, 2026
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BakerRisk has released an updated HACTool designed to automate hazardous area classification studies and improve reporting capabilities.
Aug. 26, 2026
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ROSS Retention Mixers provide continuous agitation to maintain product uniformity and prevent settling during storage and unloading.
Aug. 24, 2026
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Siemens has launched the Sinamics S220 drive system with a new CU320-3 control unit designed to increase performance and integration density.
Aug. 21, 2026