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A complete system for developing emerging foods

Unveiled at Anuga FeedTec trade fair (Cologne, Germany; April 26–29), the Mobile Test Center (photo) for new food applications is now available for rent, purchase or for use on this company’s premises. This fully equipped, pilot-scale process line for cell…

Simulate hydraulic systems and prevent waterhammer

The Impulse 9 software suite (photo) was designed to enable engineers to better understand hydraulic systems during deviations from steady state by providing waterhammer and surge analysis, which helps to mitigate failures and avoid downtime. New features included with the…

New meters for pH, conductivity and ion concentration

Developed for a wide range of applications, SevenDirect benchtop meters (photo) provide accurate measurements of almost any sample. The intuitive user interface on the 7-in. touchscreen facilitates the measurement process by avoiding unnecessary steps and focusing on the most important…

This gas detector finds volatile substances at very low volumes

The new X-pid gas detector (photo) quickly detects volatile organic substances, such as benzene, even at extremely low concentrations. To determine the concentration of certain hazardous substances, the device combines two measuring modes, optimally supporting strategies for measuring in hazardous…

These vests keep workers cool in hot situations

The StaCool Vest core body-cooling system (photo) helps workers stay cool and productive in higher-than-ambient temperatures, such as those found in manufacturing plants, utilities, power plants, foundries, near ovens and boilers and more. The vest’s micro-thin, highly breathable materials are…

A new generation of centrifugal mixers for 3D printing materials

Smart DAC centrifugal mixers (photo) feature variable counter-rotation, increased mixing weight (250 g up to 2 kg) and volume (310 mL up to 2.8 L) and allows up to 30 min of mixing time. The mixers feature real-time temperature control,…

Plug Power and Olin to create green-hydrogen JV, set up production plant in Louisiana

Plug Power Inc. (Latham, N.Y.) and Olin Corp. (Clayton, Mo.) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the intention to create a joint venture (JV) to produce and market green hydrogen to support growing fuel cell demand…

Solvay and Carbios demonstrate enzymatic depolymerization in PET/PVDC barrier film

Solvay S.A. (Brussels, Belgium) and Carbios (St-Beauzire, France) successfully demonstrated that multi-layer polyethylene terephthalate (PET) films coated with Diofan polyvinylidene chloride (PVDC) high-barrier polymer are fully compatible for enzymatic depolymerization - Carbios’ innovative recycling process. Results show that the PET…

Lummus and Braskem announce partnership for green ethylene projects

Lummus Technology (Houston) announced a partnership with Braskem S.A. (Philadelphia, Pa.), the largest biopolymer producer in the world, to license green ethylene technology. Lummus and Braskem will license worldwide technology to produce green ethylene and accelerate the use of bioethanol…

Cabot to build new production line for aqueous pigment dispersions

Cabot Corp. (Boston, Ma.) announced the expansion of its Inkjet manufacturing facility in Haverhill, Massachusetts with the addition of a new production line. The expansion will increase the company’s global capacity for color aqueous pigment dispersions and is part of…