The Art of Engineering
We specialize in providing tailored solutions.
Custom Powder Systems is a leading provider of solutions to transport, contain, blend, and process dry materials for additive, industrial, chemical, pharmaceutical, food, and nuclear manufacturing. Our Integrated Containment Systems division provides barrier technology of enhanced containment for dangerous components and/or barriers to protect product from outside contamination. We are expert in customizing these products and design innovative solutions target to each of our clients unique needs.
The reason behind the name “Custom” Powder.
Our capabilities do not stop at stand-alone equipment;
we are a major provider of integrated “turn-key” custom systems.
The Art of Engineering is a podcast dedicated to telling the stories of incredible engineers who all share something in common: They’re women.
Host Denise McIntosh, CEO of Custom Powder Systems, knows firsthand the unique challenges women face in this industry and discusses them with her guests.
Accidental Invention: Implantable Pacemaker
A truly life-changing invention, the implantable pacemaker has revolutionized the cardiology field and enhanced countless patients’ lives. Surprisingly, the implantable pacemaker’s origins are rooted in an accidental discovery, a tale that underscores the serendipity often found in scientific breakthroughs.
Inventions Ahead of Their Time: Seismograph
In the early 19th century, the invention of the seismograph, a device that records ground movements caused by seismic waves, marked a pivotal moment in earthquake detection. However, the idea for the instrument was not all that new.
Accidental Invention: Super Glue
Chances are, if you look in that drawer in your kitchen (you know, the “junk” one), there’s a good chance you’ll find a tube of
Inventions Ahead of Their Time: Automatic Doors
Daily, we encounter automatic doors almost everywhere we go – from supermarkets to office buildings, airports, and even our favorite coffee shops. They have become
Inventions Ahead of Their Time: Flushing Toilets
Have you ever used the expression “going to the John” and wondered who John is and why his name is synonymous with toilets?? Well, the
Accidental Invention: X-Ray Machine
Since their discovery in 1895, X-rays have revolutionized medicine and significantly contributed to various industries. Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, a German physicist, accidentally stumbled upon X-rays