A number of parameters are critical for optimal performance during an extrusion process. For example, the applied screw speed, the screw configuration, and the thermo-mechanical energy input from the ...

Additive manufacturing (AM) is a fast-growing field that has seen widespread interest from a range of different industries. Its ability to produce small batches of customized parts or directly ...

Fine powders and granular materials are extensively used in industrial applications. To manage and to enhance processing techniques, these materials have to be exactly characterized. The ...

A new device created at Purdue University is designed to protect the integrity of drug and food products, while improving the consistency in flow. Anyone who has tried to pour powdered sugar into a ...

Predicting the performance of processing equipment from measurements of powder properties is a key aim of powder processing industries. In the powder handling industries, screw feeders are frequently ...