Ear on Processing

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.

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.