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Emerson's Flexim FLUXUS 631 series provides portable non-intrusive clamp-on ultrasonic flow measurement for liquids, gases and steam.
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New research shows where industrial cleanup practices are falling short, from manual housekeeping to spillage management.
June 29, 2026
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This eHandbook takes a closer look at flow measurement and includes informational articles highlighting flow measurement technologies across the process industries.
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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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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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Maintenance & Safety

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The eschbach founder and CEO discusses actionable KPIs, digital plant operations, operator empowerment and why AI should support—not replace—the workforce in chemical, pharmaceutical...
July 6, 2026
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Process observation systems deserve the same engineering rigor as any other critical component in a high-pressure or corrosive application.
June 29, 2026
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How ANYbotics' autonomous inspection robot supports the maintenance team at a 150-year-old cement plant.
June 29, 2026
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No two beverage facilities are the same. That is why a customized maintenance and coatings plan is critical.
June 22, 2026

Powder & Bulk Processing

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For effective decision-making, ROI calculations need to include all costs and benefits, from initial expenses to ongoing savings.
July 7, 2026
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This Processing Pros podcast explores why powders don't behave like fluids and shares practical troubleshooting techniques for bulk material handling systems across process industries...
June 15, 2026
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Raw material variability disrupts powder processing, increasing downtime, maintenance demands and production instability.
June 3, 2026
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How advanced containment, controlled environments, and material-specific design improve safety and throughput.
May 28, 2026

Pumps, Motors & Drives

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Unibloc QuickStrip FoodFirst 600 Series pumps minimized contamination risk, simplified maintenance and reduced sanitation time.
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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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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

Process Control & Automation

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When routine inspection is automated and predictive insights surface problems early, quality managers and food scientists are free to focus on what they do best: solving complex...
July 6, 2026
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Figure 1: An Emerson Rosemount conditioned orifice plate inline DP flowmeter in the IPE helps trainees understand installation requirements and process considerations for accurate measurement.
Immersive and hands-on training with fully operational instrumentation empowers the workforce by providing the troubleshooting and commissioning experience that plant personnel...
June 17, 2026
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How modern software deployments in industrial plants are delivering energy savings within months, shifting the focus from capital budgets to operational efficiency.
June 15, 2026
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Process manufacturers are mitigating foam growth, reducing chemical expenditures and optimizing operational efficiency with 80 GHz radar level instrumentation advancements.
June 11, 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
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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

Industrial Water/Wastewater

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Hygienic design and hot water sanitization ensure that microbiological limit values are complied with.
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Why membrane processes could become the preferred method for WFI production — and what needs to be considered.
June 24, 2026
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In hot rolling mills, the removal process typically takes place in descaling stations where high-pressure water jets blast the scale from the metal surface.
From hot rolling descaling systems to wastewater treatment loops, decanter centrifuges help steel mills recover iron-rich solids, clarify process water and reduce sludge disposal...
June 23, 2026
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Comparing some of the major technical aspects of sodium softening vs. RO.
June 10, 2026
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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

New Products

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The custom-engineered system from Volkmann USA combines gentle material handling with contained vacuum conveying for downstream filling and packaging.
July 7, 2026
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APV Pilot 4T Homogenizers.
Expanded options from APV can validate more demanding formulations and accelerate pilot testing with scalable, repeatable performance
July 6, 2026
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Custom-built steam air heater features 304 stainless steel construction for reliable operation in harsh weather conditions.
July 2, 2026
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Alfa Laval Controlled Rotating Retractor
Controlled Rotating Retractors deliver up to twice the cleaning efficiency of traditional static spray balls while reducing water and cleaning media consumption.
June 30, 2026