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The Benefits of Using



              WaveMix  Technology
                                                ™


               Compared to Alternative Drying Technologies







                            Time Savings                          No Case Hardening
                            WaveMix reduces the drying          While indirect heating methods can cause the
                            times compared to other thermal     outer surface of a particle to be harder than the
                                                                internal consistency, microwave processing removes
                            processing methods.
                                                                this problem.
               Repeatable Results                                          Quality Results

               By creating a fluidized bed through mechanical              WaveMix maintains flavor, color and
               agitation, the materials are exposed to consistent
               heat distribution.                                          other desirable characteristics of the
                                                                           materials being processed.
               Unmatched Versatility                            Gentle Processing
               With the ability to control the boiling point of
               materials, and heat at a moment-by-moment basis,   Being able to precisely control temperature
                                                                and agitation allows the handling of delicate,
               WaveMix places the operator in full control of
               the application.                                 thermolabile, crystalized, nano and other types of
                                                                sensitive materials.
                         Precise Control                        Eliminate Material Loss
                         Temperature is measured at multiple
                         locations in the vessel, allowing for real-  Tight control removes the opportunity for
                                                                batches to be ruined due to burning,
                         time adjustment through the process.
                                                                overcooking or undercooking.
               Energy Optimization
               Compared to other methods, WaveMix                Nanomaterials
               reduces energy loss during heat transfer.
                                                                 Nanomaterials are
                                                                 produced from various sources and used as
                                                                 strengtheners to increase chemical reactivity
                                                                 or conductivity. Nanomaterials are extremely
                                                                 difficult to dry due to the complex molecular
                                                                 structures, and moisture from manufacturing
                                                                 processes tends to be exceptionally bonded.
                                                                 In addition, exposing nanomaterials to high
                                                                 temperatures can cause material degradation
                                                                 and material loss. WaveMix™ technology can
                                                                 provide results at low temperatures with
                                                                 minimal material loss.





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