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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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In this one-hour expert panel discussion, leading bulk solids specialists share practical strategies for diagnosing and solving common material flow problems in bins, hoppers,...
March 24, 2026

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Frank Bernero, manager of food applications and technologies at Hosokawa Micron Powder Systems
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Precise particle size control is critical to achieving consistent natural color performance and functionality.
April 16, 2026
Brent Halldorson, Produced Water Expert, United States, LiqTech explains how recycling has shifted from a sustainability premium to a cost advantage.
Brent Halldorson, Produced Water Expert, United States, for LiqTech explains how recycling has shifted from a sustainability premium to a cost advantage.
Feb. 10, 2026

Maintenance & Safety

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Preventive inspections and scheduled servicing help maintenance teams identify issues early and protect performance-critical compressed air systems.
April 23, 2026
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As manufacturing and oil and gas operations face aging equipment infrastructure, rising costs, and tighter margins, AI-powered predictive maintenance monitoring is emerging as...
April 16, 2026
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Implementing a structured flange management program is not simply a maintenance initiative. It is a reliability, safety and compliance strategy.
April 8, 2026
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This article discusses four commonly used disinfection technologies, Sodium Hypochlorite, UV, Ozone and Peracetic Acid. We touch on important factors to consider, such as ease...
April 1, 2026

Powder & Bulk Processing

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The President Emeritus of Jenike & Johanson discusses his new book on Andrew Jenike's life and work.
April 27, 2026
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Precise velocity calculations, proper duct routing, and accounting for system leaks are critical to prevent costly mistakes in high-velocity dust collection system design.
April 15, 2026
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SPX Flow's global market director and global product manager discusses how evolving consumer demand and sustainability goals are driving innovation in spray drying.
April 13, 2026
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A properly designed centralized vacuum cleaning system should provide years of reliable and effective service, but many systems are poorly designed for the application, leading...
March 12, 2026

Pumps, Motors & Drives

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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
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Identifying seven common causes of water pump failures and how to address them proactively.
Feb. 10, 2026

Process Control & Automation

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Industrial AI has reached a critical inflection point. The technologies required to generate insights have matured rapidly, but the next wave of value will come from ensuring ...
April 20, 2026
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Technologies such as Endress+Hauser’s Memosens provide fully digital signal transmission, non‑contact inductive coupling for maximum moisture resistance, onboard memory storing calibration, adjustment data, operating hours and sensor health indicators.
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A conversation with Evelina Rickeviciute, Product Marketing Manager for Liquid Analysis at Endress+Hauser.
April 9, 2026
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New relay capabilities of a safety certified 4051S transmitter allow it to function as its own logic solver for a SIF, particularly useful in level applications.
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Process plants often have countless populations of pressure transmitters, creating a need for features to improve a facility’s efficiency, safety and profitability.
April 7, 2026
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OT teams trust deterministic, first principles based tools, and the next leap in performance will come from integrating those applications — not replacing them — with fit for ...
March 30, 2026

Valves & Actuators

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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
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Figure 5: For slurries, a Fisher V500 Eccentric Plug Valve with high hardness trim can be a good choice (left). Corrosive liquid flow can be tightly controlled using rising stem valves, like the Fisher GX (middle) or E-Series (right), each with carefully chosen materials of construction.
The global demand for lithium mining, battery production, and recycling is soaring, and these processes make difficult demands on control valves.
Nov. 12, 2024

Industrial Water/Wastewater

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RO Operations Advisor supports predictive maintenance, smarter operations and reduced cost of water.
April 27, 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
B3 Insight
InjectIQ integrates production forecasting, water transportation modeling, and reservoir pressure simulation to provide a well-to system-wide view of water across the basin.
Integrated approach enables teams to evaluate future constraints using a consistent, data-grounded view of how water systems and reservoir conditions evolve over time.
April 6, 2026

New Products

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TeSys Tera combines motor protection, control and monitoring in a single modular device, engineered for seamless retrofits and new installations.
Built on a century of motor management expertise, TeSys Tera unifies protection, control and monitoring to reduce equipment failures, lower energy costs and extend asset life ...
April 27, 2026
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Featuring rugged construction and high-quality cold rolled steel powder-coated cabinets to ensure long-lasting performance, the heaters are built to endure the harshest of environments...
April 22, 2026
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New customizable assemblies help reduce leakage risk, contamination, and in‑house assembly time and costs for ultrapure fluid transfer.
April 21, 2026
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DeltaV Live Enterprise View securely extends visibility of operator graphics across the enterprise.
April 21, 2026