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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.

The business case for combustible dust safety, from Hallam ICS's Chris Giusto

The company's director of combustible dust safety explains how investing in combustible dust safety can help the bottom line in addition to protecting worker safety.

Ultrasonic flowmeters positioned to lead in renewable energy measurement, writes Flow Research's Jesse Yoder

In this segment of In Processing, the founder and president of Flow Research Inc. explains that ultrasonic flowmeter suppliers are now moving into new frontiers, including in energy transition with renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen blends. 

Automating material transfer with Vac-U-Max's David Kennedy

The business development manager talks about the company's 70-year history, big questions facing the plastics industry, 3D printing with metals, and the benefits of automating material transfer.

Troubleshooting motors and drives with Fluke's Michael Crepps

The company's application specialist discusses common failures and how to prevent them. 

Dust hazard analyses and risk mitigation with CV Technology's Bernardo Sanson

A sales engineer with the company discusses the challenges processors face when conducting a DHA and how to prioritize combustible dust risk mitigation steps. 

Safeguarding against combustible dust explosions in bucket elevators with CV Technology's Michael Laventure

In this segment of In Processing, a sales engineer with the company provides a comprehensive explosion protection approach.

Willie Hendrickson on navigating "The Valley of Death" in product development

The founder and CEO of AVEKA Group discusses how to overcome the challenges of process scaleup and commercialization.

Optimizing performance in industrial wastewater treatment, written by Eulis Ester with Neptune

The company's product specialist explains how an integrated wastewater treatment system, with many different types of equipment, can be used in a straight-line treatment process.