The SMEPAC guideline requires that containment performance is not only ensured and validated during operation but also during cleaning, conversion, and maintenance.  (Source:Fette Compacting)
Integrated Containment

Safety in Tablet Production

The revised Hazardous Substances Ordinance raises the bar for closed systems in tablet production and promotes system integration. Containment is becoming the new standard for highly active ingredients. How Fette Compacting is dealing with the increasing requirements for active ingredient safety and process control.

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Virtual reality opens up new worlds, including in the bulk solids industry. Simulations are already being used to design resource-efficient processes and develop innovative process routines. (Source: NürnbergMesse / Frank Boxler)
Powtech Technopharm 2025

New Opportunities in Materials Processing

Handling powders, particles, and pellets has never been easy. But now, additional factors such as a weakening economy and hesitant investment are making the situation even more difficult for many companies. However, it is precisely this knowledge of how to handle raw materials that also offers new opportunities.

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At a glance: Plant engineering projects from across the globe. (Source: © suphamit - stock.adobe.com)
Plant Watch

Top 10 Engineering Projects of September 2025

PROCESS Worldwide brings to you the ‘Top 10 plant engineering projects of September 2025’ from all over the world. Right from Evonik launching its world-scale alkoxides production facility in Singapore to Clariant supplying catalysts for the world’s largest electric steam methane reformer, find out all the projects making headlines here.

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Alfa Laval has recently launched Clariot, a next-generation AI-based condition monitoring solution designed specifically for hygienic process plants, providing more accurate analysis and support.  (Source: Alfa Laval)
AI Solution

Next Generation of Condition Monitoring

Alfa Laval has recently introduced the next generation of condition monitoring solution. The new solution makes use of artificial intelligence and is specifically designed for hygienic process plants in order to provide more accurate analysis and support.

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