Processing's Weekly Mixer: eChem Expo brings high-value training to manufacturers, and more
Welcome to the latest installment of Processing's Weekly Mixer, which highlights recent content from EndeavorB2B brands relevant to process manufacturers.
This week's entry features content from Chemical Processing, Automation World, Control and IndustryWeek, as well as this week's content from Processing.
eChem Expo brings high-value training to manufacturers
From Chemical Processing: eChem Expo, recently acquired by Chemical Processing’s parent company EndeavorB2B, returns April 7-9, 2026, in Kingsport, Tennessee.
In the latest edition of the Distilled podcast, conference director Damon Shackelford discusses the event's evolution from a regional gathering to a comprehensive three-part experience featuring an expo floor with nearly 200 vendors, professional conference sessions and technical seminars. Listen below.
Pharma manufacturer revives de-commissioned system, advances production
Nathan Bilyeu of Huffman Engineering Inc., writes:
In this pharmaceutical plant, a seal-coating system used for tablet production had not been operational since 2013. Increased production demands, however, led this pharmaceutical company to think outside of the box and evaluate the possibilities of re-engineering this system for use in the company’s current production line.
Energy correlation method: Measuring mass flow with differential pressure flowmeters
From Control: Author David W. Spitzer explains how the energy correlation method removes discharge coefficient, expansion factor, and Reynolds number dependency
More from Chemical Processing: In the latest episode of Process Safety with Trish & Traci, Trish Kerin and Traci Purdum explore process hazard analysis revalidations and how to make them more effective.
Kerin explains the difference between redoing a PHA and revalidating existing assessments, introducing the Delta HAZOP methodology that focuses on creeping change in facilities. She discusses triggers for revalidation, from legislative requirements to significant operational changes, and emphasizes the importance of selecting the right team and methodology. Kerin also highlights how AI and machine learning can help gather data and identify trends, while stressing that human expertise remains essential.
The key takeaway: approach revalidations with rigor and discipline, not as tick-box exercises, to truly identify hazards and manage risk effectively. Listen to the episode below.
These 4 manufacturers are expanding US facilities and workforce this year
From IndustryWeek: Find out where companies like Johnson & Johnson, Siemens Energy and Genentech are investing in domestic manufacturing.
Recapping the week on Processing
Articles
Q&A: Pros and cons of buying new versus used processing equipment
Vortex flowmeters: From the beginning
Precision under pressure: The importance of timely and accurate process analysis during gasoline blending
Engineering a reliable fuel delivery solution for a carbonized biomass manufacturer
Podcast
Operational longevity in harsh environments: A strategic approach to bearings and seals
In our latest 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 for processing facilities. Listen below.