Ear on Processing

News Roundup: PACK Expo packs them in, Xylem names new VP and 347 Water opens new lab

This Ear on Processing segment provides a rundown of some of the top news stories for Processing, Water Technology and PI Process Instrumentation for the first half of November. 

Swagelok's Mike Aughenbaugh details effective strategies to reduce fluid system leaks

In this In Processing segment, the company's associate target market manager discusses how well-designed leak control strategies can lead to significant savings.

Discussing fluidized bed scaleup for sustainability challenges with Ray Cocco

In this Processing Pros segment, senior editor Nate Todd speaks with the president of Particles in Motion about how to reduce scaleup time using a nonlinear approach and modern tools such as computer modeling and AI.

Leveraging AI to accelerate digital outcomes in pharmaceutical processing, from Seeq's Tatum O’Kennedy

In this In Processing Segment, the Senior Analytics Engineer at Seeq Corporation discusses how, pharmaceutical manufacturears are using AI to upskill subject matter experts, reducing inefficiencies and decreasing time-to-market for in-demand therapies. 

The fundamentals of coriolis flowmeters with KROHNE's Joe Incontri

The company's director of marketing for the Americas reviews the history and applications of this solution as well as how it can benefit the processing industry.  

Discussing smart water with Schneider Electric’s Sherry Ressler

Live from WEFTEC 2024, Ressler talks with chief editor Jesse Osborne about the role automation and digitalization must play in the future of water.

Discussing combustible dust safety with Jack Osborn of Airdusco

In this Processing Pros interview with senior editor Nate Todd, Osborn talks about NFPA 660 and the importance of knowing your material's Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE) and Minimum Explosive Concentration (MEC).

How pump technology is addressing the worker shortage in food processing, from Unibloc's Olivia Kight

In this In Processing segment, the applications engineer with Unibloc Hygienic Technologies details how the shortage of skilled workers in the food processing industry underscores the need for easily serviceable and reliable equipment.

An update on Kansas State's Bulk Solids Technology Center with Jonathan McPherson

The new director of KSU's Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids Technology Center discusses goals for the center, construction progress and upcoming continuing education courses for industry.

Proper alarm management can improve operational efficiencies in oil and gas

In this In Processing segment, Cody Bann and David Nolan with SmartSights detail how advanced software can help meet industry challenges.