:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/30/2a/302a91fc7023597805ceb509e09161c0/0132149761v2.jpeg "The pharmaceutical industry is adopting next-gen technologies such as AI, Digital Twins, Supercomputers, and Quantum Computing to enhance production processes, efficiency and even transform the future of drug development. (Source: © Thachakrit - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/74/a7/74a756b8cfd61a4acccd88cbc49e7226/0132139328v2.jpeg "Air Liquide will deliver large volumes of nitrogen, oxygen, argon, hydrogen and other industrial gases to SK hynix’s new cutting-edge advanced chips packaging facility. (Source: Air Liquide)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a7/33/a733b07b1e4002ca0a31e148b259f5cc/0132015566v2.jpeg "ABB’s Sensymaster FMT400 flowmeter has earned a SIL 2 certification for use in safety-critical process applications. (Source: ABB)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/41/0e/410e1aadd2c0c6236ad7f88e0b26f0e3/0131997649v2.jpeg "The Gulf region in the Middle East is now incorporating next-gen and advanced technologies to enhance efficiency, reduce carbon footprints, and align with global sustainability mandates. (Source: © ChaoticDesignStudio - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/72/5c/725c42f5b4595854dc6ba0bfa0e5db2f/0132223507v2.jpeg "CRI Project Manager John Milner and Fu Hui – Methanol Project Director of the Technology Team (CNTY) after successful erection of the e-methanol reactor on site. (Source: CRI)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/14/f7/14f76461344013fa509ec9609a82fca3/0132157837v1.jpeg "The facility adds 100 m³ of reactor capacity and strengthens Siegfried’s position as one of the leading global CDMOs for small molecule drug substances. (Source: Siegfried)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/5c/79/5c79511eabf61b8108be46b35077b841/0132147585v2.jpeg "The new WPU site will process up to 80,000 tonnes of mixed plastic waste per year, converting it into reusable raw material. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c2/e0/c2e0562f652dc165f2fe6adccfe45136/0132092544v2.jpeg "Shoko Co. has announced that, following the sales framework agreement announced in June 2025 with Hannong Chemicals, the manufacturing plant for the new pharmaceutical excipient “Viscomedi” has been completed. (Source: Hannong Chemicals)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/09/2e/092e98494fd501cd022ff03886e54815/0132091498v2.jpeg "Lonza has recently announced an expanded strategic collaboration with a leading US-based biopharmaceutical company. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/46/28/4628d3e50feddb25cf77815bbc29d1c8/0132017298v2.jpeg "From left to right: Emilie Pharand, Vice-President, Food & Nutrition North America, IMCD; Mary Lim, Americas Technical Director, IMCD; and Vlad Miller, Vice-President Finance, IMCD US. (Source: IMCD)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b2/18/b21826c3746499e2a852300135700add/0132223881v2.jpeg "Plug Power has recently announced that the 50-MW Hunter Valley Hydrogen Hub project in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, has reached final investment decision. (Source: Unsplash)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/ea/1c/ea1c1f9db4a9fe9bbe11e3943f03585d/0132223154v2.jpeg "The agreement reflects growing demand for commercially proven technologies capable of supporting the scale-up of sustainable aviation fuel production and strengthening energy security through diversified fuel sources. (Source: Topsoe )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/3e/6d/3e6d827f52a93ec58399ef2846c21b60/0132221679v2.jpeg "Ucaneo's first-of-a-kind industrial plant in Berlin (Germany), with a nameplate capacity of 150 metric tons of CO₂ per year, is Germany's largest DAC facility. (Source: Siemens)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f0/a7/f0a7ad9c0be460dd1d2f6a506419c697/0132147978v2.jpeg "Industries are under intense pressure to curb their greenhouse gas emissions especially CO2. In response, many are turning to CCS or CCU technologies. (Source: © Pungu x - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/89/47/8947595eafaa6ad27c8552a5f9ad48e1/0129967379v1.jpeg "Biogas and biomethane currently provide approximately 5.5 GW of stable electrical capacity and could be expanded to up to 20 GW without requiring additional land – an enormous potential. (Source: license free via Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/e9/64/e964996410967c124c2cf01a8623068e/0130285341v1.jpeg "Geht unter die Oberfläche: Die Offshore-Ölförderung erfordert hochenergetische Pumpen – doch diese sind im Wesentlichen eine Black Box. Bisher zumindest. (Source: Kistler Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1c/39/1c39433f4bb4de2e5e6c5311c3236d09/0130110254v2.jpeg "The new pumps of the Omega type series have been designed for handling water and fluids with a low solids content efficiently. (Source: KSB)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/be/e1/bee13b8d51a419b9b8f0685e2b9d47bf/0128917673v1.jpeg "The Centerwave 6000 measures pipes from 32 to 1,600 mm. (Source: Maag Group)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/40/b7/40b7cfff60e644ba4b8a1a1d1fcfac09/0131991659v2.jpeg "AI as a technology is constantly evolving and its role in transforming the wastewater and water treatment industry is huge. (Source: © Malika - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6d/f4/6df401340dd39e80535bfdef67909958/0131840391v2.jpeg "Dupont has recently announced that a MBR system has been selected as part of the next phase of upgrades at the Riverstone Water Resource Recovery Facility in Sydney, Australia. (Source: Dupont)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f8/48/f848b446deb0595d2494aed2154ed010/0131700971v2.jpeg "Under the agreement, Xylem will deliver a full end-to-end solution that includes engineering, system design, and long-term operation. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a8/92/a892445199f1f77c914c4de44d10fa5d/0131584311v2.jpeg "The transaction is expected to close on 1 July 2026, pending regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/79/31/7931cc94924b4c2ebc7087e9cec2f801/0130490720v2.jpeg "The new Pulsar Model R80 solids antenna delivers improved measurement capability through its high-frequency signal, narrow beam angle, and advanced configuration software. (Source: Ametek )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6b/cc/6bcc3d26e1c7c74d90a10bc3ca296ae1/0128362351v2.jpeg "A look into Bayer's new tablet production, Solida 1, during construction: The robots and lift columns for material handling are being installed. (Source: Bayer)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/24/c8/24c84ab6b1bcd24468a87820a07a85aa/0128194707v2.jpeg "Ajax Equipment has supplied Binding Solutions with a feed system comprising buffer hopper, screw feeder and agitated screw feeder for a pilot plant handling iron ore and additives. (Source: Ajax Equipment )")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/1d/3e/1d3e2788eb37c1e974f36337c8d33cb5/0128191010v2.jpeg "Ajax Equipment has supplied IGI Systems with a stainless-steel conical hopper with gas purge capability, as part of a prototype Sublimation System for a low-pressure chemical vapour deposition application. (Source: Ajax Equipment)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b0/b2/b0b27dfff3faf12b419e7a8b11bc0785/0132224680v2.jpeg "Saint-Gobain has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a glass fiber plant in the United States located in Lexington, North Carolina. (Source: Pixabay)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/21/a1/21a139c2315a4791062579969b3c34dc/0132222816v2.jpeg "Achema Middle East will now take place from 11–13 October 2027 at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Source: Dechema/Hannibal)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/27/2e/272e80ede130d413a65412b546f1b51d/0132147165v2.jpeg "Eni has signed an agreement to acquire a 25 % stake in Energy X's Chilean subsidiary company Black Giant, developing a lithium project located in northern Chile, near the Salar de Punta Negra. (Source: Deposit Photos)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/03/47/0347a1b9d33f26a3302623d988157e69/0132143258v1.jpeg "With the acquisition, Covestro expands its production footprint for HDI derivatives and reaffirms its commitment in two important regions. (Source: Covestro)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f8/29/f8298429c1638b949a6f76346f6709c7/0118701710v2.jpeg "Bosch Industrial Heat will be presenting sustainable steam and heat solutions for global industrial use at the Achema trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. (Source: Bosch Industriekessel)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/07/24/07242664ab2b1c7841c9d9d0a127670c/0116045959.jpeg "A look inside the GEA machine room. (Bild: Magnavale)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/c9/79/c979a20b32395ddfa93fe7ead90578a0/0108386061.jpeg "Production residues, lime, salt and suspended solids quickly clog the pipes. (Source:©Tanakorn - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/9e/5c/9e5c92d942ed046a27562d6e3d730c92/0103483548.jpeg "It is almost ten metres high and extends over three floors: the world's first multiple dividing wall column is located in the new technical centre at the University of Ulm. (Bild: Eberhardt, kiz Universität Ulm)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/aa/9d/aa9dc332257fbc96a2d2ec20b40781a5/0132005469v2.jpeg "Qatar Energy would like to emphasize that this was an operational accident and not sabotage or hostile in nature. (Source: Qatar Energy)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/57/da/57da73af9c35d633196afd46348182b2/0130820106v2.jpeg "Today, the world is witnessing a deepening energy crisis. The Iran–US war has exposed the vulnerability of the global oil, gas, and petrochemicals industry. Its impact is not confined to one region—it has triggered a domino effect across continents. (Source: © Rayhan - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/20/36/20366ffa57a841882fd165e4dc885c09/0130491929v2.jpeg "With the US and Israel jointly firing the first shot on Iran, the world is now witnessing major cascading effects—from soaring global oil and gas prices, to industry leaders declaring force majeure, and even predictions that the war could trigger a global economic recession! (Source: © FOYSAL - stock.adobe.com)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/d0/f7/d0f7d560dfce37c8371442d5b6120e3c/0130182478v1.jpeg "The Gelsenkirchen refinery primarily manufactures fuels for vehicles and aircraft, processing roughly 12 million tonnes of crude oil per year. (Source: BP)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a8/4e/a84e8039a90a5cf4751d01ebcf6ba1a9/0127510172v2.jpeg "After six years, Achemasia, the international trade fair and innovation forum for sustainable chemical production, has returned with renewed vigor, bringing together global expertise, Chinese innovation, and a shared commitment to a greener industrial future—according to the organizers of the fair. (Source:PROCESS China)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/17/c7/17c703445f134eb3d7ecc7918dda2762/0124596096v2.jpeg "Achema Middle East will launch in Saudi Arabia in 2026. (Bild: Dechema/ Hannibal)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/2a/2c/2a2cffc07f51019065387cd63241b5ce/0119463370v1.jpeg "The Injecta 36 fills and seals RTU (Ready-to-Use) syringes at high speed. The image shows the robotic arm. (Source: IMA)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b1/7e/b17ea8c62ccafad1d1fb072d6199bbd6/0118578446.jpeg "“Star in the ring”: Vegapuls 6X radar level sensors are the solution of choice for Renolit for many applications on the way to the perfect plastic product. (Source: © MR Design - stock.adobe.com; Vega)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/f2/e1/f2e16472ee0c30756d8e01a454d015bf/0132108569v2.jpeg "Aerial view of the Covestro Integrated Site Shanghai (Source: Covestro)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/03/03/03033fbcb902f6b211ae990e011d6797/0111671256.jpeg "15. Bayer: Drug count 93. Source: Pharma Intelligence (Citeline), ©Statista 2023. (Source: Bayer)")
Galleries
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/78/49/7849cd9d5206e742c99cf70d2167d18d/0111182925.jpeg "The circular material use rate in EU-27 – 2010 (10.8 %), 2020 (12.8 %). Source: Statista (Source: Pixabay)")
Circular Material Use Rate in the EU-27 in 2010, 2020
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/0f/6d/0f6d90a0c0f468192d416e3ba7bbfe60/0109783854.jpeg "Pharmaceutical spending per capita in selected countries as of 2021. Data source: Statista (Source: Belish - stock.adobe.com)")
Pharma Spending Per Capita in Selected Countries as of 2021
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a8/66/a866cb39c7ae90f8c14c24b4bf1e4a90/0109298637.jpeg "10. Air Liquide, France – 25.53 billion dollars, Source: Statista 2022 (Source: Air Liquide)")
The Leading Global Chemical Companies of 2022
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/6f/4b/6f4b3aa885cd08d3066ada412a83de82/0108900494.jpeg "Hannover Messe is the most important international platform for innovative industrial technologies.
Date: April 17 – 21, 2023
Location: Hannover, Germany (Source: Deutsche Messe)")
Important Trade Events of 2023
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/b5/51/b55167f11535c029c3b8a752d730ed43/0108657856.jpeg "Linde Starts Up World’s First Plant for Extracting Hydrogen from Natural Gas Pipelines: Linde Engineering has officially started up the world’s first full-scale pilot plant in Dormagen, Germany, to showcase how hydrogen can be separated from natural gas streams using Linde’s Hiselect powered by Evonik membrane technology. (Source: Linde)")
Top 20 Engineering Projects of 2022
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/29/ca/29ca14a12061ad44c05a8ee0d2bc3f36/0107813934.jpeg "The 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to Carolyn Bertozzi, Morten Meldal and Barry Sharpless - for Sharpless it is the second award since 2001. (Source: The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences)")
These were the chemistry Nobel Prize winners from 2012 to 2022
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/8e/cd/8ecd73af7c9b800af677f23c3d9e1287/0107094026.jpeg "Shell to Start Building Europe’s Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plant: Shell Nederland and Shell Overseas Investments, subsidiaries of Shell, have taken the final investment decision to build Holland Hydrogen I, which will be Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen plant once operational in 2025. (Source: Shell)")
Hydrogen Projects of 2022
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/57/70/5770f8be6b5d783633cddb27a3e61164/0106631767.jpeg "Achema 2022 in pictures (Source: Ernhofer/PROCESS)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/19/2c/192ce16b87a96cd3426a4f775a9793bb/0104191195.jpeg "Mobile inspection robots: Evonik and Merck use them, BASF has them, and hydropower and oil plants are also their territory. Here is a 'spot' of the robot pioneer Boston Dynamics with application know-how from Germany: Energy Robotics, a spin-off from the TU Darmstadt, teaches the robots the knowledge they need in order to be utilized in industrial plants. (Source: © Stefan Daub_Energy Robotics)")
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/a3/f5/a3f5afe3cb87c621959d31e3a7defce9/0103551756.jpeg "Top 10 Countries in the Chemical Industry (Source: Pixabay)")
Top 10 Countries in the Chemical Industry
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1745100/1745109/original.jpg "Florenz Sartorius founds the company as the “Feinmechanische Werkstatt F. Sartorius” and starts manufacturing short-beam analytical balances.")
From a Manufacturer of Short-beam Analytical Balances to an Innovative Solution Provider for the Biopharmaceutical Industry
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1702700/1702703/original.jpg "1893: The hand-operated milk centrifuge called Westfalia was developed at today's Gea site in Oelde.")
When Many Make a Whole ...
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/db/39/db39daebce898c1fb2cdd010ed1a446b/0109170518.jpeg "All following pictures are from the specialist book \"Heat Transfer Technique\", wich you can find here: Heat Transfer Technique (Bild: Vogel Communications Group)")
How To Increase the Operating Safety and Installation Availability of Heat Transfer Plants
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60 Years Full of exclamation marks in level and pressure measurement
:quality(80)/p7i.vogel.de/wcms/62/77/6277b1b9860f8228faddf87187e82589/original.jpeg "Since the establishment of the Periodic Table of Elements (PSE) 150 years ago, not only the number of known elements has increased, but new technologies have also emerged: Chemical pesticides to protect the harvest, batteries for energy on the move and plastics in every form, color, and function. The current focus is on the sustainability aspect. But here, too, chemistry offers new solutions. The 10 most promising technologies for a more sustainable world have been selected by the chemical association IUPAC. (Picture: Pixabay/markmags)")
The 10 Chemical Innovations with the Highest Sustainability Potential
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1589900/1589903/original.jpg "Without the “nothing” literally nothing happens in many chemical processes: Pfeiffer Vacuum stands for innovative and individual vacuum solutions worldwide — and makes it to the ISS ... discover more!")
From Wetzlar Into Orbit: Milestones of a Vacuum Specialist
:quality(80)/images.vogel.de/vogelonline/bdb/1410200/1410251/original.jpg "Festo is showcasing its latest innovation “the Bionic Fin Wave” at Achema 2018. Inspired by the cuttlefish, the underwater robot is able to communicate with the outside world wirelessly and transmit data — such as the recorded sensor values for temperature and pressure — to a tablet. Its side fins are cast from silicone and do without struts or other support elements.")