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Processing magazine serves the process industries worldwide, including the chemical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries.

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What matters more than throughput when buying process equipment? Flexibility, integration, maintenance and lifecycle cost are changing the equation. #PACKEXPO processingmagazine.com/mater…
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Optical sorting performance depends on more than the sorter. Stable flow, clean optics, controlled plant conditions and consistent operating practices all matter. processingmagazine.com/proce… #FoodProcessing

Practical factors behind better optical sorting

Stable flow, effective product presentation, controlled operating conditions, appropriate downstream handling and disciplined operating practices all help optical sorters deliver...

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OT cybersecurity can’t be an afterthought. Security decisions made during design can affect compliance, reliability and risk for decades. Read more: processingmagazine.com/proce… #OTCybersecurity

Why OT cybersecurity starts before design

Growing connectivity, new regulations, and long-term operational requirements are pushing cybersecurity decisions into the earliest stages of industrial project design.

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Pneumatic conveying design starts with the material—not the equipment. Bulk density, flowability, friability and moisture can all affect system performance. #PneumaticConveying #BulkSolids processingmagazine.com/mater…

Ask a Powder Pro: How do material properties impact pneumatic conveying system design?

Effective pneumatic conveying relies on detailed knowledge of material characteristics including bulk density, flowability, moisture content, friability, and cohesiveness.

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Optical sorting can’t see everything. Payne’s Pecans uses X-ray inspection to find hidden defects and poor kernel fill — while increasing throughput by 2,000–3,000 lb/hr. processingmagazine.com/proce… #XRayInspection

Case study: Payne’s Pecans finds hidden product defects with X-ray inspection

The company recently started using WECO’s Multiscan MXV-Bulk X-ray inspection system to improve product quality, increase throughput and reduce reliance on hand sorting.

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Coriolis flowmeters rely on some fascinating physics. Jesse Yoder of Flow Research explains the theory, geometry and science behind mass flow measurement. 🎧 processingmagazine.com/proce… #FlowMeasurement

The science behind mass flow measurement and Coriolis flowmeters

In this Processing Pros segment, Flow Research’s Jesse Yoder discusses Coriolis theory and geometry — and why traditional approaches to flow measurement deserve another look.

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What should manufacturers look for in heat-transfer equipment? HRS’ Matt Hale discusses efficiency, reliability, maintenance and custom design ahead of #PACKEXPO 2026. processingmagazine.com/proce…

Previewing PACK EXPO International 2026 with Matt Hale of HRS Heat Exchangers

The company's global business development director highlights important topics and emerging trends ahead of PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago.

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AI can find patterns. But can it tell your reliability team what to do next? Context, asset data and proven workflows matter. Read more: processingmagazine.com/proce… #Reliability

AI alone won’t fix reliability — context will

While AI can identify patterns, meaningful diagnostics require structured analytics grounded in asset context, operational knowledge and proven reliability workflows.

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Can your plant trust its maintenance data when safety matters most? This week’s Weekly Mixer explores cybersecurity, OT, sustainability, water reuse and more. processingmagazine.com/news-… #OT #Manufacturing

Processing's Weekly Mixer: When cybersecurity becomes an electrical safety issue, and more

A compilation of recent coverage related to the process industries from across EndeavorB2B brands.

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Is your latest process technology a breakthrough? Processing’s 2026 Breakthrough Products Awards are accepting nominations. Deadline: Sept. 30. Nominate your innovation: processing.endeavorb2b.com/p… #ProcessTech

Processing Breakthrough Product Awards Call for Entries - Customer Marketing: Processing

Celebrating major innovations as well as incremental improvements in technology that increase efficiency, productivity, safety, and, ultimately, the bottom

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The “best” X-ray system depends on the application. Product density, contaminants, package type and line speed all matter. More insights: processingmagazine.com/mater… #XRayInspection
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Bearing seals went from maintenance accessories to critical reliability components. The 1975 bearing isolator changed the game. What’s next for bearing protection? #Reliability #RotatingEquipment processingmagazine.com/pumps…

Bearing seal evolution: How the bearing isolator became the gamechanger for the pump and motor...

In the last 50 years, bearing seals have evolved from a key maintenance accessory to a critical reliability component for operations.

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How can wastewater infrastructure improve the bottom line? Decentralized treatment can reduce hauling, energy use and sludge while supporting water reuse. processingmagazine.com/indus… #IndustrialWater

Why industrial wastewater infrastructure is becoming a strategic investment

Industrial facilities are shifting their perspective on wastewater management, integrating decentralized treatment solutions to lower costs, enhance operational resilience, and...

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A decanter centrifuge’s purchase price is only part of the cost. Energy, CIP, maintenance, product loss & downtime can reshape TCO. See what to measure: processingmagazine.com/mater… #ProcessEngineering

Reducing total cost of ownership through smarter separation technology

A lifecycle approach to decanter centrifuge design reveals how energy use, process control, cleaning, maintenance and adaptability shape the real cost of separation.

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AI pilots are easy. Scaling AI is harder. Chemical manufacturers are connecting AI to frontline workflows to improve maintenance, reliability and productivity. 🎧 processingmagazine.com/proce… #IndustrialAI
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Flow instability, product shear and poor recovery can hurt food processing efficiency. See how eccentric disc pumps address these challenges. #FoodProcessing #PumpTechnology processingmagazine.com/pumps…

Advancing hygienic product transfer in modern food and beverage processing

Eccentric disc pumps provide the low-shear handling, non-pulsing flow and product recovery needed to protect complex formulations and increase throughput.

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Mobile bulk handling, digital transformation, Industry 5.0 & robotics are among this week’s key process manufacturing topics. Read the latest Weekly Mixer: processingmagazine.com/news-… #BulkSolids #Automation

Processing's Weekly Mixer: A look at mobile bulk solids handling equipment, and more

A compilation of recent coverage related to the process industries from across EndeavorB2B brands.

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A “10-ton chiller” won't always deliver 10 tons of cooling. SST, SDT and process fluid flow can dramatically change capacity and efficiency. Learn how the Chiller Capacity Triangle works: processingmagazine.com/proce… #ProcessCooling #ChillerCapacity

The truth about chiller capacity: Understanding the chiller capacity triangle

Properly matching a chiller to the operating conditions helps ensure the best combination of capacity, efficiency, and long-term performance.

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Vapor compression or membrane-based WFI generation? The answer depends on more than energy use or capital cost. Compare reliability, microbial control, water recovery, risk and lifecycle costs. Read more: processingmagazine.com/indus… #Biopharma #WFI

Evaluating vapor compression vs. membrane-based systems in WFI generation

As biopharmaceutical production continues to evolve, both technologies are likely to maintain important roles within the industry.

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In our latest Processing Pros podcast, Fluke’s Vineet Thuvara explains why adoption of Industry 5.0 is taking longer than expected. 🎧 Listen here: processingmagazine.com/proce…
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