Under a strategic collaboration with Nvidia, Thermo Fisher Scientific will make use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to advance scientific instrumentation and accelerate laboratory performance.

Under a MOU signed between Maire, Nextchem, EDF, and Nuward, all the parties will work together to jointly explore the opportunities for cooperation in the development and deployment of the Nuward Small Modular Reactor Program.

Autonomous robots are the new smart technologies in the market and the who’s who of the industry are already planning to explore these solutions for their industrial facilities. Plant inspections can now be carried out multiple times in a day with high accuracy and precision.

Emerson has introduced Rosemount 2405 Monitoring Hub which is a simple yet powerful device that delivers full inventory control and monitoring of multiple storage tanks.

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.

David Liras has been appointed as the new Chief Digital and Information Officer at Moeve. With this, the company’s Information and Digital Systems areas have been merged into a single team within the Technology, Projects, and Services Department.

Aramco collaborated with Pasqal to deploy Saudi Arabia's first quantum computer and the Middle East's first quantum computer dedicated to industrial applications. The move marks a crucial step in building regional expertise and accelerating the development of quantum applications across the energy, materials, and industrial sectors in the Middle East.

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.

In response to growing demand for cleaner energy alternatives, Siemens and Turn2X have announced a global cooperation to accelerate the rollout of renewable natural gas technologies. The partnership leverages Siemens’ digital capabilities and Turn2X’s process expertise to optimize production and support the transition to climate-neutral energy.

Chemspec Europe, claimed to be the leading cross-sector sourcing hub for fine and speciality chemicals, is scheduled to take place on May 6-7, 2026 in Cologne, Germany. This year, the event is expected to carry out new and improved initiatives to maximize business outcomes.