Ear on Processing

Discussing control loop optimization with Control Station's Bob Rice

The company's vice president for engineering talks with managing editor Daniel Gaddy about how PlantESP software helped a paper and packaging company see millions of dollars of improvements. 

Troubleshooting plugged pneumatic conveying lines, with Pneumatic Conveying Consultants' Jack Hilbert

In this In Processing segment, the company's principal consultant gives rules to follow to avoid a common issue that plagues dilute phase pneumatic conveying systems.

Hiring manufacturing personnel from Puerto Rico with Clay Martin

The founder of Isla Talent discusses recruiting skilled labor from Puerto Rico to help manufacturers address the labor shortage with no visas or red tape.

How to avoid control valve issues during plant commissioning and startup, from Lorin Miller and Kevin White with Emerson

The company's startup and commissioning manager and director of aftermarket parts pricing tell how leveraging expert knowledge and temporary startup trims can eliminate expensive valve damage and costly delays.

Improving operational efficiencies in chemical processing plants, with SmartSights' Cody Bann and David Nolan

The company's vice president of engineering and industry solutions manager discuss how integration of advanced software can maximize equipment and processes.

Vacuum and freeze drying with DEVEX's Nick Slater

DEVEX's new US business development manager discusses his goals amid tariff uncertainty, challenges of vacuum and freeze drying, and his side role as executive director of the Institute of Briquetting and Agglomeration.

Helping process manufacturers enhance sustainability efforts with Greene Tweed’s Rich DiIorio

The company’s business development manager for the life sciences markets discusses the importance of  sustainability for process manufacturers and outlines how his company’s FFKM products are assisting in that regard.  

Special Episode: Powder Show conference preview, Part 6

Eric Maynard of Jenike & Johanson previews his upcoming conference sessions at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition.

Pumping high-viscosity liquids with an AODD pump, with Unibloc's Leighton Jones

The company's director of sales details some of the common issues processors face when designing a system to pump viscous products. 

Special Episode: Powder Show conference preview, Part 5

Jorie Kassell and Chip Peeraphatdit of Particle Technology Labs and Matthew Cordaro of Jenike & Johanson preview their upcoming conference sessions at the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition.