Water sourced from lakes, rivers and oceans contain multiple chemical and physical contaminants which make it unsuitable for domestic purposes such as drinking as well as for industrial purposes. Water is a crucial element for both these areas and the only way to utilize this natural resource is by purifying it via different treatment processes.

Industries looking to adopt advanced digital technologies for their production plants will find augmented reality to be a real gamechanger. Plant maintenance with the help of remote offsite-experts as well as training activities for newly joined engineers or technical maintenance staff can be carried out without any difficulty with the help of this technology. The biggest plus points of using augmented reality: Reduced costs, reduced plant downtime, access to remote offsite-experts in real time and saving valuable time.

KBR’s H2Act technology has been chosen by Hanwha Impact Corporation for developing the world’s first commercial ammonia cracking unit in Daesan, Republic of Korea. KBR will provide technology licensing and proprietary engineering design for the unit, which will be designed to deliver over 200 metric tons per day of clean hydrogen as fuel.

GEA’s carbon capture portfolio has the capacity to decarbonize carbon-intensive industries such as cement both swiftly and cost-effectively. A number of trials have been conducted at a pilot plant at Phoenix Zementwerke in Beckum, Germany and it has demonstrated that CO2 emissions in cement production can be reduced by 90 %.

One of the greatest challenges in industry is the radical transformation towards a circular economy that relies on electricity and is at least partially self-sufficient. Examples of potential optimizations range from production, through logistics, to office buildings. WAGO, an international company headquartered in Minden, has pursued this path over the last several years for itself and with its clients. However, what was a natural, evolutionary process has been intensely accelerated by the current crises.

Alfa Laval has launched two new mixproof valves – the Alfa Laval Unique Mixproof CIP and Unique Mixproof Process. The Unique Mixproof CIP is a double-seat valve that safely and efficiently manages the flow of cleaning media during cleaning-in-place while the Unique Mixproof Process, a compact version of proven Alfa Laval double-seat valves, is configurable and available in various sizes to meet the manufacturers’ requirements.

Fluid Components International’s ST75 Series Flow Meter is a remote mountable solution that can be used for small line processes in hazardous or hard-to-reach locations. It proves beneficial across diverse industries such as specialty chemicals, chillers, electric power generation, food/beverage, manufacturing and pharmaceuticals.

Industries looking to adopt advanced digital technologies for their production plants will find augmented reality to be a real gamechanger. Plant maintenance with the help of remote offsite-experts as well as training activities for newly joined engineers or technical maintenance staff can be carried out without any difficulty with the help of this technology. The biggest plus points of using augmented reality: Reduced costs, reduced plant downtime, access to remote offsite-experts in real time and saving valuable time.

Takasago Hydrogen Park, the world's first integrated hydrogen validation facility has entered full-scale operation at Mitsubishi Heavy Industries’ Takasago Machinery Works in Japan. The facility has begun producing electrolysis hydrogen at the site.

With an aim to decarbonize its sugar factory in Könnern, Germany, Pfeifer & Langen decided to change the power source of its existing two boilers at the site from coal to biomass.

Shinsol Advanced Chemicals, a joint venture between Solvay and Shinkong Synthetic Fibers Corporation, has launched a new electronic grade hydrogen peroxide plant in Taiwan. With this project, the joint venture aims to meet the growing demand for semiconductors in the country.

Metso has expanded capabilities for lithium hydroxide and other battery chemicals process testing at its pilot facility in Pori, Finland. The firm has also launched a battery materials precursor pilot plant which is available for customer trials.

Industries looking to adopt advanced digital technologies for their production plants will find augmented reality to be a real gamechanger. Plant maintenance with the help of remote offsite-experts as well as training activities for newly joined engineers or technical maintenance staff can be carried out without any difficulty with the help of this technology. The biggest plus points of using augmented reality: Reduced costs, reduced plant downtime, access to remote offsite-experts in real time and saving valuable time.

R. Stahl has introduced its latest socket panels for wall installation which can be used in hazardous areas. With this, the firm has expanded its range of socket panels.

Herding Filtertechnik’s latest filter element Herding Beta can be used at high operating temperatures and incorporates all the well-proven properties of the classic Sinter-Plate Filter.

Under a MOU signed between both the parties, Leonardo and Siemens Digital Industries will work together to provide advanced cybersecurity solutions for IT or OT technologies specifically for digital and integrated industrial infrastructures.

Bayer will be developing a new R&D facility at its Monheim site in Germany to strengthen its Crop Protection business. With this, the firm aims to support regenerative agriculture by developing and bringing to market new Crop Protection solutions.

Juergen Eckhardt has been appointed by Bayer as the new Head of Business Development & Licensing / Open Innovation of its pharma division. He will take charge from September 1, 2023.

Mechanical recycling and chemical recycling of PET will play a significant role for the plastics industry to achieve a circular economy. Today, many innovative solutions are being introduced in the market to make this goal a reality.

Novo Nordisk has plans to acquire Inversago Pharma, a developer of CB1 receptor-based therapies for the potential treatment of obesity, diabetes and complications associated with metabolic disorders. The 1.075-billion-dollar acquisition includes Inversago Pharma’s lead development asset INV-202, an oral CB1 inverse agonist.

Italvacuum has more than 80 years of experience in the design and production of vacuum pumps and vacuum dryers for pharmaceutical and fine chemicals companies. The firm’s turn-key systems and bespoke equipment are built to suit its customers’ needs with the highest quality levels with total respect for the environment and in compliance with the newest international standards.

Leybold has introduced the Multi-VAControl, an intelligent process controller which has the ability to control, monitor and synchronize pumps in central vacuum systems as well as in Roots pump systems. The solution also provides data for quality management.

Atlas Copco has introduced its new series of DVS vacuum pumps. These dry rotary vane pumps are oil-free and also ensure an emission-free, quiet operation. It can be used across a wide range of applications such as packaging and pneumatic conveying processes, medical systems and analytical equipment, as well as in pick and place.

Samson Pfeiffer offers smart valves that can be used for the purpose of hydrogen production. The firm supplies its valves to companies that focus on the development of electrolysis plants.

Water sourced from lakes, rivers and oceans contain multiple chemical and physical contaminants which make it unsuitable for domestic purposes such as drinking as well as for industrial purposes. Water is a crucial element for both these areas and the only way to utilize this natural resource is by purifying it via different treatment processes.

The city of Montreal in Canada has selected Air Products to supply oxygen equipment to one of the largest wastewater treatment plants in North America. The equipment will be used for the plant’s ozone generation site.

Encina has partnered with Veolia Water Technologies to develop a world-class water treatment system for its Encina Point Township Circular Manufacturing Facility in Point Township, Pennsylvania, USA.

Schneider Electric has partnered with Suez to accelerate the deployment of digital solutions in the water industry as these solutions will help to meet the challenges of water scarcity.