Today Artificial Intelligence has entered every industry and the pharma sector is no different. Major pharma companies are actively making use of AI to accelerate drug discovery and carry out efficient clinical trials. However, integrating this technology into GxP-compliant pharma production still remains a complex challenge.

Rockwell Automation has plans to develop a new greenfield manufacturing site in Southeastern Wisconsin, USA. The facility has the potential to be Rockwell’s largest manufacturing campus globally, with a significant footprint and the flexibility to scale operations.

Intelligent, innovative and super-efficient technologies which can ease complicated processes such as drug discovery & development as well as optimize production processes are a boon for the pharmaceutical industry. These new technologies can also help to save costs and precious time for the sector.

Foeth has acquired Italian machinery dealer Intimac. With this move, the previously family owned company further expands its position in the refurbished machinery business for the pharmaceutical and chemical industries.

Siemens exhibited the Engineering Copilot TIA, a generative AI-powered assistant that autonomously executes engineering tasks, at the SPS trade fair 2025. The company is currently testing the beta version.

IMA Active has unveiled a new generation of tablet presses, aiming to transform solid-dose manufacturing. The event, dubbed "NEXTEN," took place at Villa Erba, Lake Como, merging Italian elegance with cutting-edge technology. After 25 years of pioneering work, now, with its latest machines, Domina and Solida, the company intends to elevate pharmaceutical manufacturing to new heights.

PROCESS Worldwide brings to you the ‘Top 10 plant engineering projects of July 2026’ from all over the world. Right from Ucaneo inaugurating Germany's largest DAC facility to a US-Saudi consortium finalizing the site for a mega refinery and energy export corridor, find out all the projects making headlines here.

Beijing Shougang International Engineering Technology pilots BIM workflows to deliver a seawater desalination project for Wanhua Chemical. The engineering company made use of Bentley’s open applications to shorten design by 50 % while supporting intelligent plant operations.

With an aim to expand its global manufacturing network, Sika has launched five new plants across the globe. The facilities are located in the United States, Argentina, Colombia, Bangladesh, and Tanzania.

Kaust has entered into three strategic MOUs with leading Italian academic and industrial institutions, as well as a new joint scholarship program. These collaborations prove beneficial for international partnerships that support the Kingdom’s scientific and economic transformation.