Ear on Processing

Combustible dust safety with Chris Cloney

Nate Todd speaks with Dust Safety Science’s Chris Cloney about combustible dust safety awareness, recent incidents, and more.

The future of condition monitoring: AI-based asset health predictions, writes Michael DeMaria with Fluke

In this In Processing segment, this director of product management explains that the revolution in condition monitoring is well underway, and it promises to transform maintenance from a routine task into a strategic asset.

Upgrade from mechanical to electronic pressure measurement, writes Connor Oberle with Emerson

In this segment of In Processing, global pressure product manager discusses how electronic pressure measurement sensors avoid many of the problems of traditional mechanical gauges.

Acoustic imaging key in leak detection and downtime reduction, writes Justin Sheard with Fluke

In this In Processing segment, the senior engineer and application specialist discusses how acoustic imaging can go a long way in quickly and cost efficiently identifying and repairing leaks

How material properties determine the optimal bulk solid conveyor, writes Todd Smith

In this In Processing segment, Kansas State University's Todd Smith discusses the importance of considering the impacts of a material’s particle size and size distribution, particle shape, and explosivity or toxicity. 

Data estate modernization holds the key to smarter chemical processing, writes Vivek Sandell

In this segment of In Processing, the Principal & Chemicals Segment Leader with Capgemini Americas details why chemical processors must first modernize their data estates before they can truly make headway with their smart manufacturing plans.

Feeder selection and continuous processing with Sharon Nowak

Nate Todd speaks with Coperion K-Tron's global business development manager for food and pharma about recent company acquisitions, feeder selection, common processing challenges and more.

Best practices to make plant turnarounds more effective and efficient

In this In Processing segment, Mike Aughenbaugh, an associate target market manager for Swagelok Company, writes about how proper planning with trusted partners can make turnaround efforts go more smoothly.

Discussing modern workforce training with Emerson's Artemis Dedes

In this Processing Pros segment, managing editor Daniel Gaddy speaks with the training manager about modern workforce training options available to process manufacturers.

Enhancing industrial water management in chemical processing

In this In Processing segment, Amanda Tyndall with Veolia Water Technologies & Solutions writes about strategies for compliance, sustainability and cost efficiency.