This week’s highlighted resource is a Slideshare presentation on manure management. Commercial-scale farms are now the agricultural norm, but this has presented a problem in managing massive amounts of manure in a way that is both environmentally friendly and economic. The Future of Farming: An …
This week’s photo shows magnified pellets from the FEECO Innovation Center. The image was captured via a microscope, and stored through a high-tech software program. FEECO’s lab technicians took the photo to see a more detailed look at the product they pelletized. Evaluation of a …
As the world’s growing population puts a strain on existing resources, never before has it been more important to see wastes in a new light – to reuse or recover materials from “wastes” – transforming them into raw materials that can be reused anew. This …
Vibration can be caused by many different components on a rotary drum. A high percentage of the time, it comes from the drive, and most commonly, the gear engagement. But vibrations can also generate from the tires of the drum if they have developed a …
This week’s highlighted resource is an infographic on processing copper from ore to metal. Copper is a key material in many of today’s existing and advancing technologies, with demand for the red metal constantly on the rise. This infographic goes over the two primary approaches …
The electric vehicle and battery markets are calling for unprecedented amounts of lithium; in 2016, demand for the lightweight metal rose by 26%, and is predicted to climb an additional 39% in 2018. By 2025, experts anticipate demand is likely to increase by a staggering …
This week’s highlighted resource is a brochure on annual inspections. Annual inspections are a crucial tool in keeping your equipment running its best and promoting process efficiency. Annual inspections help to catch problems before they escalate into unnecessary damage and downtime. FEECO offers annual inspections …
This week’s photo highlights a hooded disc pelletizer (also known as a pan granulator) in the FEECO Innovation Center. Hoods are occasionally used during disc pelletizer operation to protect the operator from hazardous materials. Maintaining a safe work environment is a top priority for any …
The FEECO Innovation Center receives a wide range of inquiries, with one of the most common questions asked being will my material agglomerate? Agglomeration is constantly finding its way into new applications, leaving many people wondering if it could be the solution to their material problem. …
The looming threat of environmental contamination, climate change, and a growing need for raw materials has given way to a new age in how the world views and manages waste. As the population puts a strain on existing resources, never before has it been more …