The history of drying foods to extend shelf life is a long and storied one, dating back thousands of years to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Greeks. Early methods of food drying relied on the sun and wind to remove moisture from food, allowing it to be stored for longer periods of time without spoiling….
With world population growth continuing to rise and individuals wanting more diversity in the food they consume, food production is projected to continue growing for the foreseeable future…
Joint Replacement surgery has become a highly routine surgical procedure over the past 20 years. Over 600,000 of these replacements are done annually in the United States alone. The manufacturing of these replacement joints is growing at 7% globally…
Cellulose is the most common natural polymer on Earth and is used in various applications. Most commonly, people associate cellulose with paper products. Still, companies have been modifying this material to convert it into everything …
Just like Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing before, smart manufacturing has dramatically changed how companies manufacture products. This new buzzword is becoming increasingly critical in the new economy…
Drying touches many aspects of manufacturing. Whether it be food, pharmaceutical, chemical, or the agrochemical industry, drying technologies are a vital part …
Vacuum drying has existed for over 50 years as an effective method of drying materials utilized in various industries. Plow mixing with vacuum dryers has given many companies a competitive advantage….
Makeup and cosmetics have been with humanity as far back as Ancient Egypt and Samaria. Even the statue of the Egyptian queen Nefertiti displays eyeliner on it. As humans are continually fixated on appearances, the cosmetics…
The pigments market remains a 15-billion-dollar industry even with the movement of the world toward digital workplaces, and it is still expected to maintain long-term growth. The world economy needs …
When most people hear ceramics, they envision pottery; however, the Ceramics market is widely diverse. It touches everything from semiconductors to aerospace to medical devices. Each of these industries…