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The biotechnologies associated with new drugs and gene-based therapies have become increasingly complex, requiring correspondingly complex manufacturi…
What is the “usable” range of a mass flow controller? Is usable range the same as turndown ratio?
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The many challenges associated with mining natural diamonds has led to the development of manufacturing synthetic diamonds. Grown in a lab, synthetic …
The catalyst research example discussed here is “The Haber Process,” which creates Ammonia on an industrial scale for use in fertilizers. The "Haber P…
What if the process fluid has contamination that can clog the sensing line, or if the fluid can crystalize or jell in the sensing line? In both cases,…
In order to safely manage and control their liquid inventory, chemical and petrochemical manufacturers require accurate, repeatable gas flow and depen…
Ozone is a powerful oxidizer used in a wide variety of applications within semiconductor manufacturing. It can enable the production of many oxide com…
Winemaking is centuries-old artform that requires a delicate balance between nature and technology to make a flavourful and consistent product. This b…
Architectural glass with low emissivity (low-e) coatings have become one of the most popular and functional building materials. They play an important…