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Air Classification of Fine Powders

Posted on 8/4/22, 9:55 AM

Material classification and separation of fine powders by particle size help ensure uniformity, ...

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“Meatless Meat” and the Rise of Plant-Based Protein

Posted on 7/22/22, 7:12 AM

A key feature of the coronavirus pandemic was the disruption of supply chains worldwide. These ...

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The Advantages of Milling Pulse Grains

Posted on 7/15/22, 11:07 AM

Pulses are the dried, edible seeds of the Leguminosae (also known as Fabaceae) family of plants, ...

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Game Changing, High-Impact Nutrition: Dehydrated Fruits and Vegetables

Posted on 7/1/22, 3:34 PM

Drying fruits and vegetables is one of humanity's oldest food preservation techniques. The earliest ...

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Milling and Air Classification for R&D

Posted on 6/6/22, 10:45 AM

Most research and development (R&D) is done on a small scale to limit expense. Therefore, it’s ...

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OEM vs. Aftermarket Hammer Mill Parts: Where Savings Hold Up

Posted on 6/1/22, 12:44 PM

A set of replacement hammers shows up from a new supplier. The quote was lower, the part numbers ...

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Hammermill Hammer Design for Optimum Performance

Posted on 5/12/22, 12:19 PM

Chinese engineer Zu Chongzhi is credited with inventing water-powered hammermills in the 5th ...

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Using Biochar to Help Battle the Negative Effects of Climate Change

Posted on 5/5/22, 6:56 AM

A relatively simple and ancient product shows promise in mitigating the negative effects of climate ...

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How are Gummy Vitamins Manufactured?

Posted on 4/7/22, 12:43 PM

Making vitamins taste like candy isn’t a new thing. Chewable vitamins have been around since the ...

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Do Rotary Valves Need Special Coatings?

Posted on 4/5/22, 2:01 PM

Cutting, drilling, grinding, milling, sawing, or other processing all lead to dust generation ...

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