Many industrial applications require the fast, homogenous mixing of materials, including adhesives, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and battery slurry. There are multiple ways of mixing materials, and manufacturers may look to change their mixing process if they identify productivity gains or quality challenges. Kevin Brownsill, Head of Technical: Learning and Development at a Intertronics, discusses common issues with industrial mixing and explains how to overcome them.

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