Batch vs. Continuous Manufacturing
Is The Nanomaterials Industry Lagging or Leading?
In the world of manufacturing, two dominant paradigms vie for supremacy: batch and continuous processes.
At first glance, continuous manufacturing presents itself as a modern-day marvel – a seamless and constant production method that, on paper, seems to promise efficiency, consistency, and reduced waste. And yet, in a surprising twist of industrial reality, a vast majority of industries remain anchored to batch processes – including the nanomaterials industry.
This poses a thought-provoking question: Is the persistent reliance on batch manufacturing indicative of industries being mired in outdated practices? Or do underlying practical challenges cast shadows over the premise of continuous manufacturing? This article delves into the intricate factors guiding this industrial choice, revealing a landscape far more nuanced than it might initially appear.
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