Volpak has introduced its latest solution the Enflex PHS Series for the pharma and healthcare industry. Focused on flexible packaging, the stick pack solution is a unit dosage format which proves ideal to contain and deliver liquid health products for oral and topical use.

Oil/gas production, refinery and chemical engineers will find the ST100A Series Thermal Flow Meters from Fluid Components International (FCI) can virtually pay for themselves in CO2 capture, storage, and utilization applications that now qualify for carbon tax credits while at the same time reducing their owners corporate greenhouse gas footprint.

The digitalization of the process industry is changing the requirements for process control systems. PROCESS Worldwide got in touch with three leading players to find out the latest market trends as well as the most recent innovations in this space.

Dupont has plans to acquire Spectrum Plastics, a prominent leader in advanced manufacturing of specialty medical devices and components, under a definitive agreement. With this move, the firm aims to strengthen its existing healthcare portfolio.

GEA will be showcasing a wide range of solutions at the Interpack show in Germany. Some of the innovations to be exhibited at the fair include the Optirobot 6000 and the firm’s new solution – the Optibuffer.

Eneos Materials’ chemical plant will be using Yokogawa’s Autonomous Control AI technology after successfully testing the technology for a year. The solution has the potential to decrease environmental impact, achieve stable quality, and transform operations.

Evonik has started-up a new production plant for gas separation membranes in Austria. With a hefty investment of double-digit million-euros, the plant aims to meet the firm’s goal of increasing its sustainable Next Generation Solutions.

Clariant has inaugurated its new Catofin catalyst production site in China which aims to strengthen its regional presence and increase its local production of catalyst technologies. The project was completed in 18 months.

Google Cloud’s Tensor Processing Units will be used by Bayer to speed up its in-silico research and development. The move will help the company to accelerate and scale its quantum chemistry calculations.

Chemical company Solvay plans to split into two independent, listed companies in the second half of 2023: Specialty Co is to operate as a pure specialty chemicals company with accelerated growth potential; Essential Co is to focus primarily on sustainable solutions as a supplier of basic chemicals.