GSK’s mega investment includes a new 1.2-billion-dollar investment in advanced manufacturing facilities and AI and advanced digital technologies. With this, the company aims to develop new, next-generation biopharma factories and laboratories in the USA.

Under a MOU signed between Merck and Siemens, both the companies will extend their partnership in order to accelerate digital transformation in the life science industry. The MOU focuses on delivering integrated software solutions, systems and consumables that harness automation, data and AI to connect drug discovery, development, and manufacturing.

Imagine the Big Five of the pharma industry and numerous other leading pharma companies in one room – the air is buzzing with expert discussions, future visions, and technical progress. That's how Optima's Pharma Forum felt when it took place in Schwäbisch Hall at the end of September 2025.

Shaheen III, an HPE-built system is now the most powerful supercomputer in the Middle East. The innovative technology will offer numerous benefits for the local population including advancing AI models for diagnosing rare diseases within the Saudi population, enhancing medical imaging and supporting autism spectrum disorder research.

Ecolab has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ovivo’s Electronics business. With this move, Ecolab aims to bring together Ovivo’s ultra-pure water technologies with its leading water solutions, digital technologies and global service capabilities, thus further strengthening the company’s global high-tech growth engine.

Aucotec has recently celebrated its 40th anniversary as a leading international provider of engineering software. The firm’s Engineering Base cooperation platform links all disciplines in plant engineering.

Lummus and Sumitomo Chemical have announced the commercial availability of their highly-efficient Polymethyl Methacrylate Chemical Recycling technology. The technology aims to reduce waste, lower emissions and unlock new value from recycled materials.

With Ethernet-APL, digital process control is finally becoming the new standard in the process industry. The field switches from Pepperl+Fuchs have already proven their durability in a fourth scaling test.

On September 18, 2025, Achema Middle East was officially launched in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia at an executive-level ceremony. Expected to take place from October 26–28, 2026 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, the show is being held in the Middle East region for the very first time.

Under a five-year framework service agreement signed between Thyssenkrupp Uhde and Brunei Fertilizer Industries, Thyssenkrupp Uhde will help to set-up and implement a digital twin for Brunei Fertilizer Industries’ plant.