July 22, 2025
2:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM CT / 11:00 AM PT / 7:00 PM GMT
Duration: 1 hour
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Summary
This discussion focuses on the various types of mixers, with explanations about which mixing technology is best for various types of applications. Our panel of experts, led by panel moderator Jonathan McPherson, director of advanced manufacturing research and training at KSU-Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids, will begin with a brief explanation about various mixing technologies, then discuss advantages and disadvantages with our panelists, and answer audience questions.
Panelists
Dr. Bernd Nienhaus
Senior Process Consultant
EKATO Rühr- und Mischtechnik GmbH
Bernd Nienhaus is Senior Process Consultant at EKATO Rühr- und Mischtechnik GmbH, Schopfheim, Germany. He has more than 25 years of professional experience in process development and optimization with main focus on mixing in crystallization and polymerization processes. Bernd Nienhaus holds a PhD in industrial chemistry from the University of Oldenburg (Germany).
Matt Smith
Sales Director
Silverson Machines
Matt is based at the Silverson headquarters in the UK and has over 35 years of experience in the mixing and blending industry. Matt leads a global network of staff, agents and representatives in delivering mixing solutions to a diverse range of customers across a range of industries and applications. Matt has valuable insights on Silverson Machines innovative mixing and blending technology, as well as strategies to enhance mixing performance and reduce costs in certain applications.
Moderators
Jonathan McPherson
Director of K-States Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids Technology Center
KSU- Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids Technology Center
Jonathan McPherson is the director of K-State's Advanced Manufacturing and Bulk Solids Technology Center. Jonathan comes from industry having spent 11 years designing and commissioning material handling projects as a project engineer and developing business relationships in the markets of performance materials, battery and general industry as an account executive. His project backgrounds include plastics, PVC, paint, lead-acid battery, food and confectionary. Jonathan works to support the development of advanced manufacturing training by offering industry-focused short courses on bulk solids and material handling. Jonathan also manages the advanced manufacturing research program, which focuses on solving real industry problems. The program includes two lab spaces; The Materials lab focuses on the Flowability, Particle Size, Abrasion Characteristics, and other critical properties of powders and dry materials. The Process lab includes a full scale convey system, and is a new addition to K-State Olathe set to come on line in the summer of 2025.
Jonathan Katz
Executive Editor
Chemical Processing
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