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Fluke unveils its most powerful acoustic imagers in a smaller, lighter design

Nov. 3, 2026

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Process Control & Automation

When advanced control strategies make sense, and when they don’t

Nov. 3, 2026

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Fox Thermal introduces 1/2" probe option and expanded gas selections for FT1/FT4 products

Nov. 2, 2026

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Hygienic hub drain for food and beverage facilities

Nov. 2, 2026

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Maintenance & Safety

Toxic vs. combustible gas detection: What processing facilities need to monitor and why

Nov. 2, 2026

Rohit Shinde

Process Control & Automation

Using AI for P&ID generation, auditing, and evaluation

Ear on Processing

Nov. 2, 2026

OleumTech SimpleLogic software

OleumTech launches SIMPLE LOGIC for wireless industrial process control

Oct. 30, 2026

Ross Model HSM-105 portable high-shear mixer

Ross high shear mixer handles 45-gallon pilot-scale batches

Oct. 30, 2026

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Processing's Weekly Mixer: Does your manufacturing data deserve your trust?

Oct. 30, 2026

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Sponsored

Upgrade Chemical Feed Systems with No Shutdown Required

Oct. 30, 2026

K-State pneumatic conveying training

K-State Olathe offers hands-on pneumatic conveying training Dec. 8-10

Oct. 29, 2026

ANYmal X inspection robot

ANYmal X automates inspections in hazardous industrial environments

Oct. 29, 2026

The IP68 rating assures the Crown Gear Drives are dust-tight and protected against water intrusion. Crown Gear Drives with this rating provide an added level of protection for applications that experience water spray and periods of immersion.

Zero-Max introduces new IP68-rated Crown Gear Drives

Oct. 29, 2026

Cybersecurity regulations, such as the Cyber Resilience Act (CRA) and Machinery Regulation (MR), are moving toward key compliance deadlines in 2026 and 2027.

Rockwell Automation introduces SecureOT capabilities to help OEMs address emerging cybersecurity regulations

Oct. 29, 2026

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Benefits of a well-maintained dust collection system

Oct. 29, 2026

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Cybersecurity & Safety

Scaling food and beverage production with defensible AI

Oct. 28, 2026

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Dryers & Evaporators

Ask a Powder Pro: How can I prevent caking, sticking, or buildup inside a rotary dryer?

Oct. 28, 2026

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Storage and feeding of powders and bulk solids: Fundamentals and common misconceptions

Nov. 18, 2026

Munson Hammerhead hammer mill

Munson Machinery introduces stainless-steel Hammerhead Hammer Mill for high-capacity size reduction

Oct. 27, 2026

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Rockwell Automation unveils record-breaking innovation lineup at Automation Fair 2026

Oct. 27, 2026

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Process Control & Automation

The industrial AI gap isn't capability — it's deployability

Oct. 27, 2026

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WITT Gas launches AWS3 inline gas analyzer for continuous process monitoring

Oct. 27, 2026

Courtesy of US Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board

CSB renews call for safety action after fatal Ohio resin plant explosion

Oct. 26, 2026

Schubert & Salzer control valves

Schubert & Salzer adds electric and manual actuators to low-flow valves

Oct. 26, 2026

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Maintenance & Safety

Why reliable systems still need maintenance: Protecting uptime through lifecycle planning

Oct. 26, 2026

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Sponsored

eHandbook: Process Instrumentation

Oct. 26, 2026

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Copper sulfide mining near the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness

Ear on Processing

Oct. 26, 2026

Robert Rebori

Smith & Loveless former chairman Robert L. Rebori dies at 91

Oct. 23, 2026

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Processing's Weekly Mixer: How AI, robotics are changing industrial maintenance and inspection, and more

Oct. 23, 2026

Jorge Izquierdo, PMMI

PACK EXPO International 2026 highlights automation and AI trends

Oct. 23, 2026

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Sponsored

Inline Blending PG25 Improves Data Center Cooling

Oct. 22, 2026

Hapman IntegriVac at Pack Expo

Hapman debuts IntegriVac vacuum conveyor at Pack Expo International 2026

Oct. 22, 2026

Epworth by Pulva paint dispersion mixer

Pulva acquires Epworth Manufacturing to expand mixing and milling equipment

Oct. 22, 2026

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ZwitterCo announces strategic investment from Ecolab to drive water circularity

Oct. 22, 2026

Safety Inspector

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Bridging the gap between fire and explosion protection in dust hazard analysis

Oct. 22, 2026

Volkmann RNT bag dump station

Volkmann USA introduces containment bag dump station for hazardous powders

Oct. 22, 2026

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Eagle introduces AI-enabled X-ray inspection platform at PACK EXPO 2026

Oct. 22, 2026

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Rockwell Automation introduces AI-native orchestration platform for industrial automation

Oct. 21, 2026

Smith & Loveless introduces CST In-Channel Horizontal Drum Fine Screen technology for the Americas

Oct. 21, 2026

Figure 1: Fast-acting valves and direct-on-line pump starting are common causes of water hammer, but careful mechanical and electrical design using slow-close valves, VFDs on pumps, spring-assisted check valves, and proper pipe supports can reduce the risk of this damaging phenomenon.

Pressure Measurement

Protecting pressure instruments from water hammer spikes

Oct. 21, 2026

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Pumps, Motors & Drives

Planning for the new DOE motor efficiency standards

Oct. 20, 2026

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Braskem strengthens industrial cybersecurity with SecureOT Platform by Rockwell Automation

Oct. 20, 2026

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Pneumatic / Vacuum

Ask a Powder Pro: What is the difference between dilute-phase and dense-phase pneumatic conveying?

Oct. 20, 2026

The new FANUC Training Academy is the largest corporate robotics and industrial automation training center in the United States and a significant expansion from the company’s previous workforce education facility.

FANUC opens largest automation training center in the US

Oct. 19, 2026

The Schneider Electric booth at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago.

Schneider Electric releases U.S. industrial AI data at PACK EXPO International 2026

Oct. 19, 2026

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Process Control & Automation

Strengthen automation through reliance on sound human judgment

Oct. 19, 2026

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eschbach launches AI-assisted problem solving for process manufacturing operations

Oct. 19, 2026

Improve process efficiency using self-verifying 80 GHz radar level instruments

Improve process efficiency using self-verifying 80 GHz radar level instruments

Ear on Processing

Oct. 19, 2026

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CASSEL Inspection brings food safety education, live technology demonstrations to PACK EXPO International 2026

Oct. 16, 2026

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Processing's Weekly Mixer: Why a digital twin is only as useful as the decision it improves, and more

Oct. 16, 2026

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Oxipital AI launches foreign material detection solutions at PACK EXPO International 2026

Oct. 16, 2026

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Sponsored

The Case for Moving From Analog to Digital Controls

Oct. 16, 2026

ANYbotics Shift

ANYbotics launches Shift platform to connect robotic inspections with maintenance workflows

Oct. 15, 2026

Eriez inspection equipment

Eriez to showcase food inspection technologies at PACK EXPO International 2026

Oct. 15, 2026

BatchControl Pro

Sterling BatchControl Pro offers a data-driven approach to semi-automatic batch control

Oct. 15, 2026

At PACK EXPO International 2026, Dynamic Conveyor will highlight its DynaClean, Hybrid and DynaCon product lines, designed to deliver superior hygiene, efficiency and flexibility across food processing, cleanroom and general manufacturing environments.

Dynamic Conveyor helps manufacturers tackle labor shortages with next-generation conveyor solutions at PACK EXPO International 2026

Oct. 15, 2026

Pack Expo show floor

Previewing Pack Expo International 2026 with Christopher Sinutko of Waukesha Cherry-Burrell

Oct. 15, 2026

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Members Only

How to maintain a dust collection system for optimal performance and efficiency

Oct. 15, 2026

Balluff BTL Entry sensor

Balluff introduces cost-efficient magnetostrictive position sensors

Oct. 14, 2026

The new G200 supports easy and efficient implementation of typical applications – from selection and commissioning through to operation.

Siemens unveils next-generation SINAMICS G Drives

Oct. 14, 2026

PACK EXPO International attendees can visit Miura America at Booth LU-8035 to discuss their boiler-room needs and explore how the LX-50 can support reliable, flexible production operations.

Miura America to showcase LX-50 steam boiler at PACK EXPO International 2026

Oct. 14, 2026

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i2r North America earns EcoVadis Platinum Medal for sustainability

Oct. 14, 2026

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Mixing, Blending & Size Reduction

Previewing Pack Expo International 2026 with Timothy “TJ” Knob Jr. of Lee Industries

Oct. 14, 2026

A Statco-DSI Therma-Stat Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) processor.

Leveraging a comprehensive approach to ESL and aseptic processing for dairy

Oct. 14, 2026

Patriot Pumps headquarters

Patriot Pumps establishes new headquarters near Lubbock, Texas

Oct. 13, 2026

Flexicon Tip-Tite box dumper

Flexicon TIP-TITE box dumper enables forklift loading without dismounting

Oct. 13, 2026

Technologies on display will include the NOTOS Twin Screw Pump, NEMO Progressing Cavity Pumps, PERIPRO Peristaltic Pumps and the NBE Barrel Emptying System.

NETZSCH to highlight range of sanitary pumps at PACK EXPO International 2026

Oct. 13, 2026

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Sponsored

Flow Measurement

Control Through Visibility: How Direct Mass Flow Measurement Helps Transform Today's Grid Challenges into Operational Resilience

Oct. 13, 2026

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PACK EXPO International 2026 brings the future of packaging and processing to Chicago

Oct. 13, 2026

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Members Only

Process Control & Automation

Drive product quality with continuous process insight

Oct. 13, 2026

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Previewing Pack Expo International 2026 with Davide Gagliardo of Nilfisk

Oct. 13, 2026

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Hapman to unveil new conveying system at PACK EXPO 2026

Oct. 12, 2026

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Bayer to invest $2.2 billion in pharmaceutical manufacturing site in Ohio

Oct. 12, 2026

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Maintenance & Safety

Where AI fits in process hazard analysis

Oct. 12, 2026

Flottweg FW400 decanter centrifuge

Filtration & Separation

Previewing Pack Expo International 2026 with Dominik Breuherr and Michael Nettinger of Flottweg

Oct. 12, 2026

TDK SensEI’s new edgeRX Starter predictive maintenance solution is now available from DigiKey.

DigiKey accelerates access to TDK SensEI's edgeRX Starter solution for industrial AI and predictive maintenance

Oct. 12, 2026

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Evergreen by Novolex to debut SmartPour dry filling machine and preview EverIQ Digital Platform at PACK EXPO International 2026

Oct. 12, 2026

Tom Grainger, CFO of Niron Magnetics

Scaling domestic rare-earth-free permanent magnet production with Tom Grainger

Ear on Processing

Oct. 12, 2026

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Processing's Weekly Mixer: Data hurdles hinder life sciences manufacturers amid AI adoption, and more

Oct. 9, 2026

A coordinated work cell featuring FANUC CRX-20iA/L, CRX-10iA and CRX-5iA collaborative robots demonstrate an end-to-end packaging workflow at the PACK EXPO International 2026 show in Chicago Oct. 18-21.

FANUC America brings AI-powered robotics, intelligent packaging automation to PACK EXPO International 2026

Oct. 9, 2026

Anomaly Action Center pairs with TwinThread’s pre-built solutions, sending operators, maintenance technicians, and engineers a one-sentence summary of each issue, ranked by how long it has persisted and how far it has strayed from ideal operating limits.

TwinThread launches AI-powered solution to prioritize and resolve anomalies at enterprise scale

Oct. 9, 2026

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Seeq, Cognizant collaborate to accelerate industrial AI adoption in life sciences

Oct. 9, 2026

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Material Handling (Dry & Wet)

Previewing Pack Expo International 2026 with Samantha Jo of Regal Rexnord

Oct. 8, 2026

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Rockwell Automation, industry leaders launch Digital CMC Consortium to accelerate digital transformation in pharmaceutical development

Oct. 8, 2026

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Pumps, Motors & Drives

Previewing PACK EXPO International 2026 with Calle Danielsson of Unibloc Hygienic Technologies

Oct. 8, 2026

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Royal Purple Industrial highlights NSF H1 synthetic lubricants

Oct. 8, 2026

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Powder & Bulk Processing

Ask a Powder Pro: What criteria should we use to evaluate and select a powder handling system vendor or systems integrator for our specific material and process requirements?

Oct. 8, 2026

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Sterling showcasing process cooling technologies at Pack Expo International 2026

Oct. 7, 2026

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Maintenance & Safety

Previewing PACK EXPO International 2026 with John Giordano of LJ Star

Oct. 7, 2026

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Bosch Rexroth exhibiting extensive conveyance and drive solutions at PACK EXPO International 2026

Oct. 7, 2026

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Members Only

Six proven strategies to reduce your dust collection system’s energy consumption

Oct. 7, 2026

Magmeters measure water, slurries and additives with no pressure drop.

Industrial Water/Wastewater

Improved water management in metal production applications

Oct. 6, 2026

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Rockwell Automation expands SecureOT managed services to support Fortinet firewalls and existing customer infrastructure

Oct. 6, 2026

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Regal Rexnord helps manufacturers “move what matters” at PACK EXPO International 2026

Oct. 6, 2026

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Powder & Bulk Processing

Previewing Pack Expo International 2026 with Ryan Long of Akona Process Solutions

Oct. 6, 2026

Jeremy Patten

CPM names Jeremy Patten CEO

Oct. 5, 2026

PACK EXPO will provide visitors with the opportunity to explore Akona’s extensive capabilities in conveying, bulk material handling, screening, sifting, mixing and blending, and discuss both individual equipment requirements and more integrated processing solutions with the company’s specialists.

Akona to showcase complete processing portfolio at PACK EXPO International 2026

Oct. 5, 2026

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Processing Q&A: The case for multicomponent solutions in industrial connectors

Oct. 5, 2026

Jorge Izquierdo

Industry trends and getting the most out of Pack Expo with Jorge Izquierdo of PMMI

Ear on Processing

Oct. 5, 2026

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Processing's Weekly Mixer: PFAS in food and beverage, and more

Oct. 2, 2026