Powder Show Digital Flow Set for Thursday, February 18

Today’s diverse community of engineers, designers, and scientists are welcome and encouraged to tune in.

Feb 7th, 2021

The Powder Show Digital Flow

The organizers of the International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference & Exhibition (The Powder Show) are hosting the second edition of Powder Show Digital Flow on Thursday, February 18.

The one-day digital event will be touching on how the food and beverage industry is using technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, and advanced human-machine interfaces (HMIs) to adapt in a time of crisis—and how the industry will use these same technologies to become more agile, safe, and profitable in 2021 and beyond.

All the sessions are free. To register, click here.

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The Powder Show Digital Flow

Powder Show Digital Flow Set for Thursday, February 18

Today’s diverse community of engineers, designers, and scientists are welcome and encouraged to tune in.

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