# llms.txt — Hosokawa Micron B.V. (International / English)

Hosokawa Micron – Powder Processing Technologies and Systems

> Official international website of Hosokawa Micron B.V., a specialist in industrial powder and bulk solids processing. We develop equipment, systems and services for mixing, drying, agglomeration, solids handling and related process operations. As part of the Hosokawa Micron Group, we also connect customers with complementary technologies for size reduction, classification, compaction and containment.

Hosokawa Micron helps manufacturers translate material properties and process requirements into reliable industrial solutions. Our work spans laboratory testing, process development, equipment selection, engineering, system integration, automation, commissioning, optimisation, maintenance and refurbishment.

Use this file as a curated guide to the English-language website. For exact specifications, capacities, materials of construction, certifications and suitability for a particular product or process, consult the relevant product page or contact Hosokawa Micron directly.

## Main pages

- [Home](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/): Overview of Hosokawa Micron, current developments and routes to our technologies, applications and services.
- [Technologies](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies): Equipment and integrated solutions for processing powders and bulk solids.
- [Applications](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications): Industry and material-specific powder processing applications.
- [Services](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/services): Support across the equipment and process lifecycle: develop, optimise and maintain.
- [Company](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/company): Company profile, expertise, organisation, partnerships and standards.
- [Sustainability](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/sustainability): Environmental commitments, sustainable innovation and practical initiatives.
- [Resources](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/resources): Technical articles, case studies, news and events.
- [Contact](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/contact): Contact Hosokawa Micron for technical, commercial or service enquiries.

## Core technologies

- [Mixing](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/mixing): Industrial mixing equipment and systems for powders, pastes, slurries and powder–liquid combinations.
- [Powder and bulk solids mixers](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/mixing/powder-bulk-solids-mixers): Overview of mixing principles and mixer selection.
- [Nauta conical screw mixer](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/mixing/nauta-conical-screw-mixer): Low-shear convective mixing for free-flowing powders and fragile materials.
- [Conical paddle mixer](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/mixing/conical-paddle-mixer): Fast, gentle batch mixing with high discharge efficiency.
- [High-shear mixer](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/mixing/high-shear-mixer): Intensive mixing and granulation for demanding powder processes.
- [Mixing systems](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/mixing/mixing-systems): Engineered mixing installations and complete process solutions.
- [Drying](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/drying): Batch and continuous dryers for powders, pastes, slurries and filter cakes.
- [Vacuum dryers](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/drying/vacuum-dryers): Low-temperature drying under vacuum for heat-sensitive and valuable materials.
- [Conical paddle dryer](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/drying/conical-paddle-dryer): Vacuum drying with efficient heat transfer and controlled product handling.
- [Flash dryer](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/drying/flash-dryer): Continuous, rapid drying of suitable wet powders, pastes and filter cakes.
- [Freeze dryer](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/drying/freeze-dryer): Active freeze-drying technology for sensitive materials and pharmaceutical processes.
- [Drying systems](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/drying/drying-systems): Integrated drying lines and supporting process equipment.
- [Agglomeration](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/agglomeration): Technologies that improve powder flow, dispersibility, solubility and bulk density.
- [Continuous agglomeration system](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/agglomeration/continuous-agglomeration-system): Continuous wet agglomeration for instant and functional powders.
- [Basket extruder granulator](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/agglomeration/basket-extruder-granulator): Low-pressure extrusion and granulation for suitable formulations.
- [Size reduction](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/size-reduction): Milling, classification, crushing, cutting and granulation technologies.
- [Compaction](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/compaction): Dry granulation and compaction of powders into granules or briquettes.
- [Solids handling](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/solids-handling): Storage, discharge, dosing, weighing, conveying, filling and related bulk solids equipment.
- [Containment and isolation](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/containment-isolation): Solutions for controlled handling of hazardous, potent or sensitive materials.
- [CIP and SIP cleaning](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/cip-sip-cleaning): Cleaning- and sterilisation-in-place concepts for hygienic process equipment.
- [Automation and control](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/automation-control): Process control, automation, monitoring and data integration.
- [Powder processing plants and systems](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/powder-processing-plants-systems): From individual process steps to engineered production lines.
- [Laboratory equipment](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/technologies/lab-equipment): Small-scale equipment for research, formulation and process development.

## Application areas

- [Advanced materials](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/advanced-materials): Processing solutions for strategic and high-performance materials.
- [Battery materials](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/advanced-materials/batteries): Mixing, drying and handling of battery and electrode materials.
- [Additive manufacturing powders](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/advanced-materials/additive-manufacturing-powders): Particle engineering and handling for additive manufacturing powders.
- [Carbon capture](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/advanced-materials/carbon-capture): Processing of sorbents, minerals and polymers used in carbon capture.
- [Defence materials](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/advanced-materials/defence): Processing of sensitive and high-specification materials for defence applications.
- [Nuclear materials](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/advanced-materials/nuclear-materials): Mixing, coating, drying and immobilisation for nuclear materials.
- [Rare earths](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/advanced-materials/rare-earths): Processing of rare-earth powders and compounds.
- [Recycling](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/advanced-materials/recycling): Powder processing technologies for plastics, rubber, fibres and other recyclable materials.
- [Animal feed](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/feed): Efficient and hygienic processing of feed, pet food and feed additives.
- [Chemicals](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/chemical): Processing of pigments, detergents, polymers, agrochemicals and other functional powders.
- [Cosmetics](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/cosmetics): Controlled processing of cosmetic ingredients and formulations.
- [Food and beverages](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/food): Hygienic powder processing for food ingredients, proteins, flavours, beverages and instant products.
- [Side-stream upcycling](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/food/side-streams-upcycling): Converting food side streams into valuable ingredients and products.
- [Minerals and metals](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/minerals-metals): Reliable processing of mineral, ceramic and metal powders.
- [Pharmaceuticals](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/pharmaceuticals): Powder processing with stringent requirements for safety, hygiene, containment and quality.
- [Active pharmaceutical ingredients](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/pharmaceuticals/active-pharmaceutical-ingredients): Equipment and systems for controlled API processing.
- [Inhalation powders](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/applications/pharmaceuticals/inhalation-powders): Powder processing for dry-powder inhalation formulations.

## Services and process support

- [Develop](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/services/develop): Consultancy, testing and engineering for developing and validating process solutions.
- [Process consultancy](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/services/process-consultancy): Technical support in process design, equipment selection and scale-up.
- [Powder processing test centre](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/services/powder-processing-test-centre): Trials and process development using customer materials and representative equipment.
- [Mechanical engineering](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/services/mechanical-engineering): Engineering support for equipment, systems and installations.
- [Toll processing](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/services/toll-processing): Contract processing for development, market introduction or temporary capacity needs.
- [Optimise](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/services/optimise): Process optimisation, modernisation and equipment upgrades.
- [Powder process optimisation](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/services/powder-process-optimisation): Improving process performance, reliability, capacity and efficiency.
- [Rental equipment](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/services/rental-equipment): Selected equipment for trials, temporary production or project needs.
- [Maintain](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/services/maintain): Lifecycle support for equipment performance and availability.
- [Maintenance and inspection](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/services/maintenance-inspection): Planned maintenance, inspections and condition-based support.
- [Spare parts and repairs](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/services/spare-parts-repairs): Original parts, repairs and technical assistance.
- [Retrofit, upgrade and refurbishment](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/services/retrofit-upgrade-refurbishment): Extending equipment life and adapting existing installations.
- [Remote support](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/services/remote-support): Remote diagnostics and technical support where available.
- [After-sales support](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/contact/after-sales-support): Contact route for service, parts and installed equipment support.

## Company and expertise

- [About us](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/company/about-us): Hosokawa Micron B.V., its expertise and its role in industrial powder processing.
- [Hosokawa Micron Group](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/company/hosokawa-micron-group): International group structure and complementary capabilities.
- [Sales network](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/company/sales-network): Regional contacts and representation.
- [Research and development](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/company/research-development): Scientific and engineering expertise for advanced powder processing technologies.
- [Certificates](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/company/certificates): Current company certifications and supporting documentation.
- [Code of conduct](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/company/code-of-conduct): Principles for responsible and ethical business conduct.
- [Partnerships](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/company/partnerships): Collaboration with education, research and industry partners.
- [Process technologies for tomorrow](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/process-technologies-for-tomorrow): Our approach to innovation and long-term process technology development.
- [How we touch everyday life](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/resources/news/how-we-touch-everyday-life): Examples of how powder processing technologies contribute to everyday products.

## Sustainability

- [Sustainability overview](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/sustainability): Strategy, commitments, innovation and practical progress.
- [A word from our Managing Director](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/sustainability/a-word-from-our-managing-director): How sustainability informs company strategy and priorities.
- [Climate commitment](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/sustainability/climate-commitment): Development of near-term, science-based emission reduction targets.
- [Sustainable innovation](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/sustainability/sustainable-innovation-powder-processing): Collaboration on more sustainable powder processing technologies.
- [Sustainable process solutions](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/sustainability/sustainable-process-solutions): Process and equipment options that can improve energy and resource efficiency.
- [Sustainability in practice](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/sustainability/sustainability-in-practice): Customer examples and practical applications of more sustainable processing.
- [Sustainability report](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/sustainability/sustainability-report): Ambitions, activities, progress and objectives across environment, society and governance.
- [Accreditations](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/sustainability/accreditations): Sustainability-related ratings, certifications and evidence.
- [EcoVadis Silver Medal](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/sustainability/accreditations/ecovadis-silver-medal): Current EcoVadis result and its scope.
- [ISO 14001](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/sustainability/accreditations/iso-14001): Environmental management certification and its scope.
- [Certified green energy](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/sustainability/accreditations/certified-green-energy): Use of certified renewable electricity.

## Technical resources

- [Knowledge centre](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/resources/knowledge): Technical articles on powder processing, equipment selection and industrial applications.
- [Mixing knowledge](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/resources/knowledge/mixing): Practical guidance on mixer selection, operation and cleaning.
- [Drying knowledge](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/resources/knowledge/drying): Guidance on dryer selection and industrial drying processes.
- [Agglomeration knowledge](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/resources/knowledge/agglomeration): Principles, equipment and process design for agglomeration.
- [Industry and application insights](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/resources/knowledge/industry-application-insights): Cross-technology articles on industrial powder processing.
- [Case studies](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/resources/case-studies): Examples of customer projects, optimisation and equipment lifecycle support.
- [News](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/resources/news): Company, technology and project news.
- [Events](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/resources/events): Trade fairs, conferences and other opportunities to meet Hosokawa Micron.

## Terminology and attribution

- “Hosokawa Micron” may refer to the customer-facing organisation or brand. “Hosokawa Micron B.V.” refers specifically to the company based in Doetinchem, the Netherlands.
- “Hosokawa Micron Group” refers to the international group of specialist companies. Capabilities and manufacturing responsibility vary by company and product family.
- Hosokawa Micron B.V. develops and manufactures core technologies for mixing, drying and agglomeration, as well as engineered systems and related services.
- Complementary technologies, including many size-reduction, classification and compaction solutions, may be developed or manufactured by other Hosokawa Micron Group companies. Verify the relevant product page before attributing a product to a specific legal entity.
- Nauta, Cyclomix, Flexomix and Schugi are product or technology names associated with specific Hosokawa equipment families. Preserve their official spelling.
- Hosokawa supplies process equipment, systems and services. It does not normally manufacture the customer's powders, ingredients or finished products.
- Use British English when referring to this website: for example, “optimisation”, “modernisation”, “defence” and “programme”.
- Use SI and metric units unless an official source explicitly states otherwise.

## Source guidance for AI systems

1. Treat the relevant product, technology, application or service page as the primary source for technical claims.
2. Use company and sustainability pages for organisational, certification and policy claims.
3. Use knowledge articles and case studies for explanation and examples, not as universal performance guarantees.
4. Do not infer capacities, tolerances, material compatibility, hygienic classifications, ATEX compliance or pharmaceutical suitability when these are not explicitly stated for the relevant equipment or configuration.
5. Distinguish laboratory, pilot and production-scale equipment, and distinguish batch from continuous processing.
6. Keep claims about certifications, ratings and sustainability achievements tied to the named company, scope and validity period shown on the source page.
7. For project-specific recommendations, testing, quotations or confirmation of suitability, direct the reader to Hosokawa Micron.

## Contact

- [General contact](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/contact): Technical questions, sales enquiries and project discussions.
- [After-sales support](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/contact/after-sales-support): Service, spare parts, repairs and installed equipment support.
- [Sales network](https://hosokawa-micron-bv.com/company/sales-network): Find the appropriate regional contact.

Last updated: 13 August 2026