GR3N has developed ‘Made’, the Microwave Assisted Depolymerization solution which breaks down PET into its chemical building blocks in order to create new PET pellets with virgin-like quality for packaging and textiles. Schneider Electric's open automation technology was used to demonstrate the solution and help it to scale from proof of concept to an industrial level.

Total Energies and SLB have plans to develop a next-generation software which will help in the sustainable production of hydrocarbon. With this innovative digital tool, both the parties aim to improve modeling of the subsurface in order to optimize production.

Honeywell has joined hands with Chevron to develop advanced artificial intelligence-Assisted solutions which have the capacity to help plant operators to make decisions with regards to enhancing efficiency for refining processes and improving safety within the industrial automation space.

Innovation in high technology and Italian hospitality — now IMA Group rises the next level. Following acquisitions and in-house developments, IMA has evolved into a one-stop-shop supplier, says Thomas Fricke, Commercial Director o IMA Pharma. At Achema IMA presents a developement opening up the cell- and gene therapy market.

Evonik has recently inaugurated a new double-digit million-euro production plant for sustainable emollients at its site in Steinau, Germany. The move will significantly increase Evonik’s production capacity which will cater to the growing customer demand for sustainable cosmetic emollients.

Evonik has begun operations at its new facility for drying aqueous dispersions of Eudragit polymers at its site in Darmstadt, Germany. The new manufacturing unit will enable Evonik to meet the increasing demand from pharmaceutical customers for oral drug delivery solutions.

Achema has once again opened its doors to the global process industry. Located in Frankfurt, Germany, the mega show which will be held from June 10 – 14, 2024, offers six innovative themes – Process, Pharma, Green, Lab, Digital and Hydrogen.

Suez, a world leader in circular and digital solutions for water and waste, has acquired stakes in two North American start-up companies Airex Energy and Subeca.

Evonik’s triple-digit million-euro facility is the first unit worldwide to manufacture industrial-scale quantities of rhamnolipid biosurfactants. These biosurfactants are already transforming the cleaning, beauty and personal care industries and have huge potential in many other applications.

With an aim to carry out sustainable operations, many industries are now increasingly making use of recycled or treated water which are sourced from wastewater treatment plants instead of using limited fresh water resources. New areas of interest such as green hydrogen production is also following the same route. Smart technologies are also being explored to optimize water usage, minimize wastage and even tap innovative ways to obtain water for industrial operations.