About Us
Welcome to the Australasian Particle Technology Society (APTS) website.
APTS is a technical society of Engineers Australia, which was formed in 1998 with the aim to promote the connection, interaction and the cooperation between all organizations working in particle technology area - including academic and industrial research, government organisations and commercial manufacturers.
Please click on the links below to view more information. If you would like to join the APTS you can download the membership form from the 'Become a Member' section below.
Our Mission
APTS aims to promote the connection, interaction and the cooperation between all organizations working in particle technology area - including academic and industrial research, government organizations and commercial manufacturers.
We act as a forum to disseminate information about advances in particle research, promote the interests of members and assist in organising technical meetings.
APTS was formed in 1998 and is a young, new society that is still developing. Come and join us, share your experience and gain some new knowledge and expertise!
What is Particle Technology?
Particulate materials, powders or bulk solids are used widely in all areas of the process industries; for example in the food processing, pharmaceutical, chemical, mineral processing, metallurgical, detergent and cosmetics industries.
The importance of a knowledge of the science of particulate materials (often called particle or powder technology) to these industries cannot be over-emphasised. Very often, difficulties in the handling or processing powders are ignored or overlooked at the design stage, with the result that powder-related problems are the cause of an inordinate number of production stoppages. The application of even a basic understanding of powders behaviour can minimise processing problems, reduce downtime, improve quality control and environmental emissions and give companies a competitive edge.
Success in the handling and processing of particulate materials is based on science and not art. It is important for companies using and producing particulates to have in-house expertise in this science.
Who needs Particle Technology?
Chemists, physicists, pharmacists, mechanical and chemical engineers in the pharmaceutical, food processing, chemical, oil, mineral processing, metallurgical, detergent, cosmetics and related industries.
Become a Member
APTS is a technical society of Engineers Australia, membership of the Society is administrated through Engineers Australia but you do not need to be a member to join. Membership fees for 2012 are:
| Member | $44.00 |
| Member Engineers Australia | $27.50 |
| Student Engineers Australia | $5.50 |
| Student | $11.00 |
| Retired | $11.00 |
To apply for membership please download the Technical Societies Application Form
Related Groups
- Australian Society for Bulk Solids Handling
- Association of Powder Process Industry and Engineering, Japan (APPIE)
- IChemE Particle Technology Subject Group
- Particle Technology Forum
Contact Us
The office bearers are elected each year by APTS members during the AGM.
The current office bearers are:
Office Bearers
APTS President: Dr Karen Hapgood
APTS Vice President: A/Prof George Franks
