Author Archives: Rob Norris

Last week I attended the 6th International Water Association (IWA) Specialist Conference on Natural Organic Matter in Water (NOM 6) held in Malmo, Sweden This conference had an interesting mix of presentations from leading Researcher’s and the Industrial water supply chain including…READ MORE >

Just last month we launched the Zetasizer WT, an on-line zeta potential measurement system designed specifically for water treatment plants, following years of working closely with partners in the water industry.  If you missed the launch event, you can catch…READ MORE >

For many people, Valentine’s Day on 14 February is a time for celebrating partnerships – and finding a great partner is indeed a cause for celebration. In business, working with like-minded people to produce just the right solution for a…READ MORE >

With thoughts turning to the perfect gift in many nations across the world it’s a stretch to suggest that many will have an on-line particle size analyzer at the top of their list! What is interesting though, is that when…READ MORE >

There are lots of different ways of implementing any type of project – from signing up for a turn-key solution, or at the extreme, buying just the equipment you can’t fabricate in-house and doing every thing else yourself. Implementing automated…READ MORE >

Because of the nature of our business – and because we find it so fascinating – we spend quite a lot of time talking to manufacturers about what they are really trying to achieve. One of the topics that often…READ MORE >

Through this blog you will find postings that talk about how particle size influences product quality: the bioavailability of a drug; the stability of a paint; and the mouth feel of chocolate; for example. Many manufacturing sectors monitor and control…READ MORE >

Here in the UK, the Government’s recent decisions to become the first country in the world to impose a carbon floor price and to commit to a 50% reduction in CO2 emissions (relative to 1990 figures) by 2025, have met…READ MORE >

Talking to a major cement producer recently, one comment really stood out for me: “We’ve learned to operate the plant in a whole new way. Turns out we were turning the handle the wrong way – we needed to push…READ MORE >