Ear on Processing

The eschbach founder and CEO discusses actionable KPIs, digital plant operations, operator empowerment and why AI should support—not replace—the workforce in chemical, pharmaceutical and process manufacturing plants.

How ANYbotics' autonomous inspection robot supports the maintenance team at a 150-year-old cement plant.

This In Processing episode, an audio version of an article from Teadit, explores the growing regulatory focus on flange leaks and how processors can support compliance and operational performance through standardized procedures.

This Processing Pros podcast explores why powders don't behave like fluids and shares practical troubleshooting techniques for bulk material handling systems across process industries.

The company's executive director explains the custom processing technology, material separation challenges and growing demand for recycled tennis ball rubber in manufacturing applications.

This In Processing episode, an audio version of an article from FEECO International, explores how testing programs help industrial producers minimize risk, prevent over-design, and improve operational reliability across diverse materials.

Rockwell Automation's Global Industry Consultant discusses the push toward interoperability and modularity in automation and control systems and what it means for processors.

This In Processing episode, an audio version of an article from Advanced Technology Services,  explores how predictive maintenance programs help industrial facilities improve throughput and schedule maintenance during low-impact production windows.

Archimetis CEO and co-founder Paul Manwell discusses how industrial AI platforms can help processors detect equipment fouling and accelerate engineering analysis across complex manufacturing environments.

In this In Processing episode, the company's customer experience manager details how immersive, hands-on training accelerates workforce readiness, reduces risk and improves plant performance across global operations.

The President Emeritus of Jenike & Johanson discusses his new book on Andrew Jenike's life and work.

Consultant and lecturer Ray Cocco discusses his new book, Fluidization Processes: Design and Operation.

SPX Flow's global market director and global product manager discusses how evolving consumer demand and sustainability goals are driving innovation in spray drying.

A process development scientist from Freund discusses the potential benefits of single-step spray drying and granulation.

The founder of Industrial Fine Art Photography discusses tips and challenges of photographing industrial subjects. As German explains in this episode, utilitarian structures can vary widely from country to country. The mine headframes shown here are from Belgium (left), Germany (center), and Poland (right). Courtesy of German Simonson, www.industrialfineart.eu .    

In this In Processing segment, Claire Fallon, the CEO and executive director of the International Society of Automation, explains what the popular automation solutions from 2025 can mean for the coming months.

This In Processing episode, an audio version of an article from Flow Research's Jesse Yoder, explores the physics behind industrial flow measurement and explains why tightly coupled technologies often outperform loosely coupled meters in demanding applications.

CleanBotix’ Matt Hill explains how the Rosie sanitation robot addresses labor shortages, improves cleaning consistency and reduces water and chemical use in food and beverage plants.

This In Processing segment, an audio article from Matt Hale with HRS Heat Exchangers, breaks down how turbulent flow, reduced boundary layers and optimized heat transfer support productivity, food safety and operational efficiency.

In this Processing Pros episode LiqTech's Brent Halldorson discusses how high-capacity membrane filtration is reshaping reuse economics in upstream oil and gas water management.

This In Processing segment, an audio version of an article from Chris Adamczyk of Regal Rexnord offers guidance on material selection, sealing systems and lubrication strategy for processing facilities.

Rod Henricks, VP of sales for Kice Industries discusses hidden costs and risks of buying used and rebuilt processing equipment.

Ross Gale, VP of International Process Plants, discusses the benefits of buying used equipment in the process industries.

In this In Processing segment, an audio version of an article from Screener King's Jordan Smith, listeners will learn how feed rate, material characteristics, and environmental conditions impact screening efficiency.

Jake Hall, The Manufacturing Millennial, discusses automation and robotics, how to attract Gen Z workers to manufacturing, and why trade shows still matter.