News & Case Studies
Case studies, education, and news on MPE technology so that industry professionals can better understand our systems, grinders, and conveyors.
Sodium chlorate is an amazing compound that, when burned, creates plentiful oxygen. This chemical reaction is relied upon in airplanes, submarines, and space stations as a backup source of oxygen. Learn how MPE Gran-U-Lizers and MPE Systems Group are behind the processing of this product for a major aviation supplier. Aerospace companies, navies, and space
Very cool, quick facts about the semiconductor and solar industries. A $1 trillion semiconductor market by 2030. The global semiconductor market revenues are expected to reach $588 billion in 2024, according to World Semiconductor Trade Statistics, with a predicted compound annual growth rate of 6.5% until 2028. The semiconductor market expected to surpass $1 trillion
A leading global manufacturer of colors, flavors, and other specialty food ingredients contacted MPE, interested in updating their older roller grinder. This roller grinder was used to resize thin candy sheets into smaller chunks and pieces, but was outdated and not producing a high yield of quality product. After contacting MPE, our experienced sales engineers
In this case study, we explore the use of MPE’s precision particle size reduction equipment for grinding silicon granules into seed for Fluidized Bed Reactors (FBRs). This process is key to producing an extremely pure silicon at a fraction of the energy when compared to other refining methods. An MPE engineered Gran-U-Lizer with special ceramic
CHICAGO, IL — MPE, the world leader in tubular conveyance technology, precision particle size reduction, and complete dry process engineering, invites you, our customers, to visit us at our booth at Pack Expo 2023 in Las Vegas! MPE’s booth this year is SU-7525. Our team is bringing a live Chain-Vey demonstration unit, showcasing the gentle
The pepper (Piperaceae) industry is a significant global player in the spice market. Pepper is widely used as a seasoning and flavor enhancer in various cuisines around the world, making it one of the most sought-after spices. Total worldwide production annually is about 750,000 metric tonnes and estimated to be worth around 4.5 billion US
A large international spice company wanted a new pepper grinding process system to meet growing demand. The goal was grind flexibility and high yield results. They hired MPE’s Systems Group to design and implement a system comprising Chain-Vey tubular drag disc conveyors, IMD 1042 Gran-U-Lizers, screeners, diverter valves, and bulk bag unloaders—all integrated with controls
Pink Himalayan salt, also known as Himalayan rock salt or Himalayan crystal salt, is a type of salt that is believed to originate from the Khewra Salt Mine in the Punjab region of Pakistan, near the Himalayas. The mine is estimated to be over 300 million years old, and it is believed that the salt
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A large scale salt processor in the Middle East reached out to MPE, partly based on MPE’s valued role in a large US-based salt grinding operation, to assist them in their own efforts to scale their grinding operation. The company’s Himalayan pink salt is a globally exported favorite, used by many at-home cooks and professional
