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Effective OEM orchestration is music to pharma’s ears

In this In Processing segment, John Hatzis, a Global Industry Technical Consultant for Life Sciences at Rockwell Automation, writes about how adopting a holistic plan early in facility design can help harmonize equipment.

Beyond the hype: Using generative AI to improve operational efficiency

In this In Processing segment, Rob Azevedo, senior Product Manager at TrendMiner, writes about how breakthroughs in artificial intelligence provide process engineers with even deeper insights from sensor-generated and contextual data.

Four lessons leading manufacturers have for chemical companies

In this In Processing segment, Matthew Reyman with SAP writes about four broad areas in which other industries are setting examples for chemical companies.

K-State's Bulk Solids Technology Center with Todd Smith

In this Processing Pros segment, senior editor Nate Todd talks with Todd Smith of Kansas State University about the university’s new Bulk Solids Technology Center, upcoming courses and more.

10 factors to consider for successful bulk material system integration

In this In Processing segment, Robert Meirick and Katy Sabo with Material Transfer write about how integrating a bulk material handling system into a production process involves many factors that should be carefully considered to ensure optimal efficiency, safety and cost-effectiveness. 

Optimizing specialty chemical production with the IIoT

Exploring strategies and easy-to-use technologies for deploying IIoT devices and systems in specialty chemical facilities.

Bulk solids trends and trade shows with Material Transfer's Sergio Carillo

In this Processing Pros segment, senior editor Nate Todd speaks with Carillo about trends in bulk solids handling, trade shows and looking ahead in 2024.

Achieving the ‘golden batch’ every time

In this In Processing segment, Robert Swim, Ramon Farach with Rockwell automation write about how achieving consistent results requires a system for identifying an ideal output and optimizing the manufacturing process to replicate the conditions that produced it.

Pneumatic conveying with Jack Hilbert

In this segment of Processing Pros, senior editor Nate Todd chats with Jack Hilbert about pneumatic conveying phases, common conveying challenges and two things all conveyor end users should know.

Dust collection basics for powder and bulk solid applications

In this In Processing segment, Jacques Kregting, a senior application engineer for RoboVent, writes about how dust collection solutions must be tailored to the characteristics of the dust, the requirements of the application, and the health and safety considerations for workers in the facility.