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Spray dry granulation with Jordan Teska of Freund Inc.

A process development scientist from Freund discusses the potential benefits of single-step spray drying and granulation.

Industrial photography with German Simonson

The founder of Industrial Fine Art Photography discusses tips and challenges of photographing industrial subjects.
As German explains in this episode, utilitarian structures can vary widely from country to country. The mine headframes shown here are from Belgium (left), Germany (center), and Poland (right). Courtesy of German Simonson, www.industrialfineart.eu.    

Automation trends shaping process manufacturing in 2026

In this In Processing segment, Claire Fallon, the CEO and executive director of the International Society of Automation, explains what the popular automation solutions from 2025 can mean for the coming months.

Coriolis vs. Vortex vs. Ultrasonic: What drives flowmeter accuracy in process industries

This In Processing episode, an audio version of an article from Flow Research's Jesse Yoder, explores the physics behind industrial flow measurement and explains why tightly coupled technologies often outperform loosely coupled meters in demanding applications.

Autonomous cleaning robots in food processing: How CleanBotix’ Rosie is transforming plant sanitation

CleanBotix’ Matt Hill explains how the Rosie sanitation robot addresses labor shortages, improves cleaning consistency and reduces water and chemical use in food and beverage plants.

Selecting the right heat exchanger for fruit processing: Optimizing pasteurization and product quality

This In Processing segment, an audio article from Matt Hale with HRS Heat Exchangers, breaks down how turbulent flow, reduced boundary layers and optimized heat transfer support productivity, food safety and operational efficiency.

Industrial wastewater treatment at scale: Rethinking produced water in oil & gas

In this Processing Pros episode LiqTech's Brent Halldorson discusses how high-capacity membrane filtration is reshaping reuse economics in upstream oil and gas water management.

Operation longevity in harsh environments: A strategic approach to bearings and seals

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 for processing facilities.

Pros and cons of new versus used processing equipment: Part 2

Rod Henricks, VP of sales for Kice Industries discusses hidden costs and risks of buying used and rebuilt processing equipment.

Pros and cons of new versus used processing equipment: Part 1

Ross Gale, VP of International Process Plants, discusses the benefits of buying used equipment in the process industries.