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2020 Archive

21
Dec
2020
Season's Greetings 2020
Season's Greetings 2020

Season's Greetings from all the Freeman Technology team.

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15
Dec
2020
Predicting flow performance in screw feeders

Freeman Technology is pleased to announce the release of 'Predicting Flow Performance in Screw Feeders'.Read More

08
Dec
2020
Why is it important to measure powder flow?

Powder flow is influenced by particle properties, such as size, shape, surface roughness and charge, and by external variables.Read More

01
Dec
2020
Quantifying the influence of flow additives on powder behaviour

Including flow additives in a blend in order to tailor flowability, is common practice in many powder processing industries. Often powders developed to meet certain product performance targets are not...Read More

17
Nov
2020
Learning how to recycle powders and maintain print quality in 3D printing

In an article with TCT Magazine, Jamie Clayton (Operations Director at Freeman Technology) examines the value of multi-faceted bulk powder characterisation within Additive Manufacturing.Read More

10
Nov
2020
Powder characterisation techniques for wet granulation applications

As part of a continuing series of posts on LinkedIn looking at powder testing requirements for specific applications, Tim Freeman continues the discussion focusing on Wet Granulation.Read More

04
Nov
2020
Updated COVID-19 Statement

In line with the recent updates to UK Government guidelines we continue to take the necessary steps to ensure the safety of our employees and customers, and to limit the spread of COVID-19. Read More

27
Oct
2020
Is there a better way to specify powders for additive manufacturing?

Find out more in our recent guest blog with TCT Magazine – ‘Is there a better way to specify powders for additive manufacturing?’.Read More

14
Oct
2020
Webinar: In-line measurement of powder properties using drag force flow sensors

This webinar will evaluate how the application on an in-lie drag force flow sensor as a monitoring tool overcomes the limitations of other PATs while providing high frequency and high (temporal) resol...Read More

06
Oct
2020
Powder testing at elevated temperatures

In an article with Powder Bulk Solids, we consider how temperature affects powder behaviour and the requirements for elevated temperature testing.Read More

29
Sep
2020
Optimising the flow properties of cement powders by surface treatment

This study uses the FT4 Powder Rheometer to ensure that flow properties have been optimised without compromising other aspects of performance.Read More

23
Sep
2020
Haldor Topsøe achieve major gains in manufacturing efficiency through advanced powder testing

FT4 Powder Rheometer delivers a compelling payback via better equipment and raw material selection.Read More

16
Sep
2020
Powder characterisation techniques for tableting applications

As part of a continuing series of posts on LinkedIn looking at powder testing requirements for specific applications, Tim Freeman's most recent post focuses on one of the most widely used pharmaceutic...Read More

09
Sep
2020
Uniaxial powder testing for optimizing high shear wet granulation

This webinar will demonstrate how the use of a Uniaxial Powder Tester is a quick and easy-to-use tool for the evaluation of dried granulate materials produced using high shear wet granulation.Read More

01
Sep
2020
Powder characterisation techniques for predicting segregation

As part of a series of posts on LinkedIn discussing material characterisation for specific processes or unit operations, Tim Freeman continues the discussion by looking at the process of segregation.Read More

25
Aug
2020
Variability in fumed silica powders

We are pleased to announce the release of our new application note ‘Variability in Fumed Silica Powders’.Read More

18
Aug
2020
Preparation techniques and storage conditions on the flow properties of additive manufacturing feedstocks

We are pleased to announce the release of our new application note ‘Preparation Techniques and Storage Conditions on the Flow Properties of Additive Manufacturing (AM) Feedstocks’.Read More

10
Aug
2020
Fully automated and controlled catalyst screening units for the laboratory

Micromeritics Instrument Corp., the world’s leading supplier of high-performance material characterization technologies, helps scientists in catalyst development and screening save time and resources ...Read More

28
Jul
2020
Join our distributors Apex Chromatography for a working with powders webinar

This webinar introduces the challenges associated with predicting powder flowability and discusses how quantifying powder behaviour can benefit process performance.Read More

07
Jul
2020
Precise characterisation for an exacting application - powder flow testing for Additive Manufacturing

In this post we look at the importance of bulk powder testing for AM applications and what we’ve learned about specifying materials for this still relatively new manufacturing technique.Read More

01
Jul
2020
Low pressure, precision porosity measurements in ultra-microporous range

The Micromeritics 3Flex surface and catalyst characterization system allows for low pressure, precision porosity measurements in the ultramicroporous range, down to a pore size of 0.35 nm.Read More

25
Jun
2020
Powder characterisation techniques for capsule filling

As part of a continuing series of posts on LinkedIn looking at powder testing requirements for specific applications, Tim Freeman continues the discussion by looking at the process of capsule filling.Read More

23
Jun
2020
New eBook from Freeman Technology addresses the critical issue of powder flow testing for additive manufacturing

New eBook focusing on the application of powder flow testing in Additive Manufacturing. Read More

18
Jun
2020
Webinar - powder flow enhancement in batch and continuous processes

Join our guest speaker, Marek Lachmann, Business Development Manager at Chemische Fabrik Budenheim KG, on June 30 at 14:00 BST as he presents several case studies on continuous and batch processing, i...Read More

11
Jun
2020
Resolving capping issues in tablet manufacture

Natoli Engineering explores the various causes of capping and the methods to prevent it.Read More

04
Jun
2020
Powder flow webinar - an industrial perspective on the need to turn art into science

Our guest speaker David Smith, of DJS Process Consulting, brings a 30 year perspective on real world industrial powder handling problems, from raw bulk materials to final packaged products.Read More

02
Jun
2020
‘Evaluating Process-Relevant Powder Properties for Additive Manufacturing’ webinar now available in Japanese

This free webinar evaluates why controlling the performance of the powders is critical for process efficiency and end product quality.Read More

26
May
2020
Pushing for performance in polymer powders

In 'Pushing for Performance in Polymer Powders' we review technology that can precisely and relevantly quantify flowability and why it has an important role to play in the development of new materials...Read More

21
May
2020
Webinar - Characterization tools for evaluating polymer powders for laser sintering

Enrico Gallino, Material Specialist at Ricoh, evaluates a methodology for AM powder characterization and the results obtained by screening the relevant properties of a series of different materials.Read More

19
May
2020
New and improved models for the enhanced characterization of porous materials

New and improved models for the enhanced characterization of porous materials such as carbons, zeolites, and MOFs Read More

13
May
2020
Evaluating the powder testing toolkit

In his latest articles on LinkedIn, Tim Freeman evaluates some traditional powder testing techniques.Read More

06
May
2020
Developing a design space for a die filling operation

Filling machines of various designs are used extensively throughout industry. The efficient operation of a filling machine relies on choosing a system that suits the formulation.Read More

30
Apr
2020
Working with powders webinar now available on demand

Understanding powder behaviour is essential for optimising bulk solids production processes and developing high-quality products. This webinar introduces the challenges associated with predicting powd...Read More

23
Apr
2020
Material characterization webinar series

Our one- and two-hour events are a convenient way to keep your scientific knowledge up to date on the latest technologies and solutions for a wide range of industries.Read More

21
Apr
2020
‘An Introduction to Powder’s’ webinar now available in Japanese

Freeman Technology, a Micromeritics company, are pleased to confirm that ‘An Introduction to Powders’, an educational webinar, is now available to view on demand.Read More

14
Apr
2020
Powder characterisation techniques for hopper design

In this post we look at hopper design, the only powder handling process where equipment geometry can be designed from measurements of powder properties.Read More

08
Apr
2020
Applications of the FT4 Powder Rheometer for dry powder inhalers

Freeman Technology is pleased to announce the release of "Applications of the FT4 Powder Rheometer for Dry Powder Inhalers (DPIs)".Read More

06
Apr
2020
Particle Testing Authority and Surface Measurement Systems Limited announce new strategic alliance in Germany

Enhanced access to dynamic vapor sorption technology for customers across EuropeRead More

01
Apr
2020
Powder characterization for effective powder processing

This article considers the fundamentals of powder behaviour within the context of demonstrating the understanding required for industrially relevant testing and successful processing.Read More

30
Mar
2020
Online resources for powder processors

In the current climate online resources are going to be of even greater value to powder processors. At Freeman Technology we have distilled 20 years of experience in powder flow and powder behaviour i...Read More

26
Mar
2020
On demand powder characterization presentations now available in Chinese

Freeman Technology, a Micromeritics company, are pleased to confirm that a number of educational webinars are now available to view on demand.Read More

24
Mar
2020
Using powder testing to optimise the processing characteristics of amorphous solid dispersions

Freeman Technology is pleased to announce the release of a new application note “Using Powder Testing to Optimise the Processing Characteristics of Amorphous Solid Dispersions”.Read More

19
Mar
2020
COVID-19 Statement

In line with Government guidelines we are taking the necessary steps to ensure the safety of our employees and customers, and to limit the spread of COVID-19. Read More

19
Mar
2020
Reproducible powder testing

Continuing with the series of assessing some traditional powder testing tools within the context of modern requirements for information, Tim Freeman looks at reproducible powder testing.Read More

17
Mar
2020
Limitations of simple powder flow measurements and particle size analysis for bulk powder characterisation

Freeman Technology is pleased to announce the release of a new application note “Limitations of Simple Powder Flow Measurements and Particle Size Analysis for Bulk Powder Characterisation”.Read More

12
Mar
2020
Binder jetting and beyond: Optimising the use of metal powders for additive manufacturing

In a recent article published in Metal AM, Dr Rajeev Dattani, from Freeman Technology and Dr Animesh Bose, Desktop Metal, review how to test powders in order to develop this knowledge, and examine tre...Read More

10
Mar
2020
Manufacturing support using the FT4 Powder Rheometer

Freeman Technology is pleased to announce the release of a new application note “Manufacturing Support Using the FT4 Powder Rheometer®”.Read More

03
Mar
2020
An introduction to powders eBook now available in German

We are pleased to confirm that our popular educational guide ‘An Introduction to Powders’ is now available in German. In addition previous translations, Chinese and Japanese, are also available.Read More

25
Feb
2020
Micromeritics to host a material characterization workshop at Utrecht University

Focusing on the application of gas adsorption to porous materials such as activated carbons, zeolites and MOFs.Read More

20
Feb
2020
Powder characterisation for industrial applications podcast

Learn how a comprehensive understanding of powder behaviour can underpin process and product understanding, accelerate R&D and formulation towards successful commercialisation, and support the long te...Read More

18
Feb
2020
Seminar postponed until further notice - Understanding powder behavior in food, pharma and chemical industries

Powder flow specialists, Freeman Technology will be co-hosting a free seminar with Evonik Corporation on April 2nd 2020 at Evonik’s facility in Piscataway, NJ. Read More

12
Feb
2020
Reviewing the traditional powder testing toolkit

In his Powder Flow Insights series on LinkedIn, Tim Freeman starts a new series of posts which sees him move on from discussing the variables that impact powder flowability, to the topic of powder tes...Read More

05
Feb
2020
Webinar - How powder flow testing can optimize granulation processes

In this webinar, we will examine the contribution that at-line and in-line powder characterisation can make, highlighting the ability to accurately and reliably detect the transition from wet mass to ...Read More

30
Jan
2020
Characterising powders for cold isostatic pressing applications

In this article we consider which properties are influential in defining the performance of powders in NNS processes, focusing on cold isostatic pressing (CIP), and highlight powder testing techniques...Read More

23
Jan
2020
The practicalities and benefits of inline technology for monitoring mixing

In a recent article published in Powder & Bulk Engineering, John Yin (Freeman Technology) and Dr Valery Sheverev (Lenterra) examine the practicalities and benefits of inline technology for monitoring ...Read More

15
Jan
2020
Complete solution for physical characterization backed by established application expertise

Particle Testing Authority, Micromeritics’ ISO17025 accredited contract testing laboratory today announced a comprehensive physical characterization service for the additive manufacturing (AM) industr...Read More

09
Jan
2020
Powder characterisation experts offer solution to optimise process performance at TCT Japan 2020

Freeman Technology, the powder characterisation specialists, will be exhibiting at the TCT Japan on stand 3S-E21.Read More

03
Jan
2020
SFW Capital Partners completes a strategic recapitalisation of Micromeritics Instrument Corporation

SFW Capital Partners, a specialized private equity firm that invests in leading providers of analytical instrumentation, software, and related solutions, today announced that it has completed a strate...Read More