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Unibloc QuickStrip FoodFirst 600 Series pumps minimized contamination risk, simplified maintenance and reduced sanitation time.
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Accurate and efficient mixing is often a critical step in industrial manufacturing processes in a range of industries such as foods, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and more. This ...
May 19, 2026
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Data centers supporting generative AI systems and large language models (LLMs) produce extreme heat loads that require sophisticated liquid-to-liquid heat exchange systems to ...
April 20, 2026
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Unlock the future of industrial data. Join our webinar to compare storage systems and build a scalable architecture that powers real‑time ops, analytics, and AI. Register now!...
April 22, 2026
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There are many steps involved in properly treating wastewater so that it will meet regulatory requirements and can be safely reused or discharged. Disinfection is critical to ...
March 16, 2026

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eschbach CEO Andreas Eschbach explains how actionable KPIs, digital dashboards and AI-driven operations platforms are helping manufacturers bridge the gap between the control ...
May 26, 2026
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Precise particle size control is critical to achieving consistent natural color performance and functionality.
April 16, 2026

Maintenance & Safety

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Food processors can improve their food safety processes simply by upgrading the fluid management infrastructure.
May 18, 2026
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This In Processing episode, an audio version of an article from Advanced Technology Services, explores how predictive maintenance programs help industrial facilities improve throughput...
May 18, 2026
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Green Star installed an M31R metal detector from METTLER TOLEDO.
Green Star installed an M31R metal detector from METTLER TOLEDO on its retail packaging line to help ensure final product quality and support its expanding food safety program...
May 14, 2026
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Figure SEQ Figure * ARABIC 1: Modern reliability architectures move big data derived from production and automation assets seamlessly from the intelligent field devices through the edge and into the cloud, transforming raw equipment signals into predictive insights that help teams prevent failures and optimize maintenance strategies.
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As plants face tighter margins, shrinking workforces and more complex assets, integrated reliability architectures powered by condition monitoring, edge analytics and AI-driven...
May 5, 2026

Powder & Bulk Processing

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How advanced containment, controlled environments, and material-specific design improve safety and throughput.
May 28, 2026
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Closed-loop pneumatic vacuum conveying eliminates dust dispersion zones associated with open mechanical transfer, creating a sealed, negative-pressure pathway from pickup to discharge...
May 20, 2026
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Effective project planning involves defining clear goals, setting realistic priorities, and communicating these to suppliers.
May 6, 2026
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The President Emeritus of Jenike & Johanson discusses his new book on Andrew Jenike's life and work.
April 27, 2026

Pumps, Motors & Drives

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Giving proper attention to a small component like an O-ring can make the difference between a successful product and a costly redesign.
May 6, 2026
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An oil-sealed Atlas Copco rotary vane vacuum pump.
Rotary vane vacuum pumps are tough machines — but even the toughest need care.
April 15, 2026
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A TEADIT TF1570 gasket used for sealing in pulp and paper continuous digesters.
When sealing critical equipment such as digesters, selecting rPTFE gaskets will provide the most versatile and reliable solution.
Feb. 23, 2026
Operation Longevity in Harsh Environments: A Strategic Approach to Bearings and Seals
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This In Processing segment, an audio version of an article from Chris Adamczyk of Regal Rexnord offers guidance on material selection, sealing systems and lubrication strategy...
Feb. 16, 2026

Process Control & Automation

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PEX liners are now exclusively available in several product series, including Emerson’s Rosemount 8750W Magnetic Flowmeters, Rosemount MS Magnetic Sensor and Rosemount 8705 Flanged Magnetic Flowmeter Sensors.
New liner is abrasion-resistant, chemical-tough and PFAS-free.
May 27, 2026
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Rockwell Automation's Global Industry Consultant discusses the push toward interoperability and modularity in automation and control systems and what it means for processors. ...
May 25, 2026
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An engineer reviewing OT and control infrastructure in a brownfield process plant.
In continuous and batch process facilities, the most expensive OT failures are rarely the dramatic ones. They are the ones the plant stopped noticing.
May 12, 2026
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A well-designed Distributed Control System User Experience (UX) reduces the likelihood of human error, helps prevent accidents, and enhances situational awareness.
By presenting information clearly and intuitively, a well-designed Distributed Control System User Experience (UX) reduces the likelihood of human error, helps prevent accidents...
May 11, 2026

Valves & Actuators

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Preferred Utilities Manufacturing Corporation partnered with Emerson to develop a UL-certified, high-pressure safety shutoff valve compatible with B100 for its API burners.
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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Selecting the right valve requires knowing your options and their capabilities.
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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
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A custom solenoid valve with integrated manifold for beverage production use.
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
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Figure 1: Emerson-trained technicians confirm the correct installation of control valves.
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Leveraging expert knowledge and temporary startup trims can eliminate expensive valve damage and costly delays.
April 29, 2025

Industrial Water/Wastewater

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With the help of a custom-designed pumping system from Romtec Utilities, the City of Pasco and a dairy processing facility are able to take a big step toward sustainable dairy...
May 21, 2026
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Produced water is inherently complex. It often contains emulsified oil, suspended solids, bacteria and high salinity levels.
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Produced water was once viewed primarily as a waste disposal challenge. Today it is being reconsidered as a resource within broader industrial water management strategies.
April 21, 2026
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Automatic scraper strainers like those from Acme Engineering Prod. are among the closest solutions to a true “set-and-forget” system.
Targeted modifications can enhance the performance of automatic self-cleaning scraper strainers while expanding their applicability and long-term value across a wide range of ...
April 14, 2026
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Collo’s automated measurement allows for immediate production adjustments if deviations are tracked, replacing manual laboratory sampling that takes days.
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A global beverage plant recently set out to reduce its water consumption while maintaining production efficiency, and turned to deep-tech company Collo's process intelligence ...
April 13, 2026

New Products

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The stainless-steel Munson HD-24-SSI blender is designed to blend, disperse and de-agglomerate bulk materials in 12-cubic-foot batches.
May 27, 2026
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Pulva-Sizer
The Pulva-Sizer hammer mill series supports food, grain, pharmaceutical, and chemical manufacturing operations.
May 27, 2026
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Gericke Nibbler GNB 250
The Nibbler GNB 250 delivers preset particle size reduction from 2mm to 25mm for food, chemical, and pharmaceutical processors.
May 20, 2026
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Camfil Stat Safe Filters
The new Stat-Safe cartridges use patented antistatic urethane instead of external grounding components.
May 20, 2026