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Effectively Discharging Solid Materials from Storage Bins and Silos

When considering the use of a silo discharge system to help convey materials, it is crucial to assess the specific requirements of the materials being stored, the operational goals and the overall system compatibility Storing and handling dry bulk powders…

This screw-conveyor system is flexible for many applications

The new Twin Tilt-Down Flexible Screw Conveyor system (photo) has dual hoppers on a common mobile base. Constructed and finished to 3-A sanitary standards, the self-contained system can fill two vessels with the same material simultaneously, or convey two different…

A level sensor with IO Link technology

This company’s KA1590 capacitive sensor (from the 26 Series) now has IO Link Technology. This IO Link sensor (photo) can detect products with a low 1.1 dielectric. The sensor comes with normally open contact and normally closed contact. ON and…

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Production and Demand Challenges for ‘Green’ Hydrogen

Burgeoning demand for hydrogen to support decarbonization goals is straining existing supply chains for industrial gases and prompting companies to adapt quickly to the emerging net-zero-carbon economy The increasing use of hydrogen as a clean energy carrier is causing a…

Show Preview: Interphex 2024

Interphex 2024 (www.interphex.com) — a global pharmaceutical and biotechnology event — will be held April 16–18 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York City. The event will feature more than 450 exhibitors, as well as a dual-track conference…

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Modern Fermentation and Fermenter Design

With the growth of ‘white biotechnology,’ industrial fermentation processes and large-scale fermenters will play a key role. Presented here are some design considerations In fermentation, microorganisms, animal and plant cells are used to produce chemical compounds. Enzymes, pharmaceutical ingredients, amino…

Improve operability with this new device

The R86TB Teach Pendant (photo) handles a series of processes from setup to maintenance, relieving the need for an on-site computer to reduce time and costs. The R86TB has a 10.1-in. high-definition display so that any function can be easily…

Generative AI takes predictive maintenance to the next level

This company recently released a new generative artificial intelligence (AI) functionality into its predictive maintenance solution — Senseye Predictive Maintenance (photo). This advance makes predictive maintenance more conversational and intuitive. Through this new release of Senseye Predictive Maintenance with generative…

Combined PLC and HMI increases I/O options

This company’s SmartAXIS touch family has been expanded with the new FT2J Series combined PLC+HMI (photo). A compact all-in-one form factor combines built-in full function controller features and functions, both onboard and expandable I/O, and an advanced technology 7-in. touchscreen…

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Selecting Industrial Gas Suppliers: Consider Integration Synergies

Engineering teams at operating companies can help maximize the value of industrial gas supplies by optimizing the requirements of the gas supplier with the chemical producer The industrial gas (IG) industry has been around for decades, with some IG suppliers…