With a strong value chain from manufacturing via petrochemicals all the way to modern bio-based materials, the province of Ontario is Canada's economic an industrial powerhouse. But what is behind this amazing success story? This interview presents you the views of the Minister, Ministry of Economic Development, Employment and Infrastructure (MEDEI), Ontario, Canada, Brad Duguid

Criteria for selecting the most suitable electrical temperature measuring point. — The temperature is one of the most important measured variables of a process medium and is predominantly monitored with electrical thermometers. But as simple as the task sounds, know-how is required when choosing the right sensor. We will give you some helpful tips.

The big growth rates of the pre–crisis boom years are a thing of the past: Although India's chemical industry is on the way back to moderate growths, the country still depends on the import of chemical goods in large scales. Its strong pharmaceutical industry, nevertheless, is about to take a leading role on the international generics market.

Emerson wants to score points with more consultation — The global economy is booming, and after the years of crisis the oil and gas industries also seem to be back in play. This is the time when digital transformation is bringing companies in the process industry to new challenges that should lead to further reductions in costs and complexity — the perfect framework for this year’s Emerson User Exchange Meeting in The Hague, which attracted 1,600 participants this time.

Helmut Knauthe has been responsible for the Technology, Innovation & Sustainability division of Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions since 2013.

Aveva, a global leader in engineering and industrial software, has recently announced that Italpresse Gauss has embedded the company’s Augmented and Virtual Reality software in its high-performance light metal casting solutions with the development of a new tool branded as Ame.

Through the MOU, Adnoc LNG aims to install innovative technologies including artificial intelligence and big data analytics in its facilities to optimise plant operation and improve production efficiency.

Japan Steel Works (JSW) Europe will exhibit a special version of its Tex25αIII that is customised for reactive and devolatilisation processes. This particular model uses three long vacuum vent barrels for preventing the entrainment at the vacuum vent zone during devolatilisation.

Fluid Components International (FCI) presents its ST100 Series Thermal Mass Air/Gas Flow Meter in a remote mountable configuration, well suited for applications in hazardous areas or hard-to-reach locations.

An extremely broad range of process applications requires field devices with a high degree of flexibility. Likewise, the issues of standardization and simple stock management are becoming increasingly important. And the devices must meet the normal everyday requirements: easy to operate and capable of being used universally, while requiring minimal time and cost for maintenance. So how does this apply to automated valves?