Bentley Systems’ acquisition of Seequent, the global leader in 3D modeling software for Geosciences, is expected to deepen the potential of infrastructure digital twins which will enable the company to understand and mitigate environmental risks, advancing resilience and sustainability.

The newly established joint venture will make use of artificial intelligence, data analytics and many other advanced technologies to automate operations and also create new businesses at Sumitomo Chemical Group.

Johnson Matthey (JM) has signed a term sheet for the supply of nickel and cobalt from Nornickel, and an agreement for the supply of lithium hydroxide from SQM. The contracts will help the company to ensure long term sustainable supply of critical raw materials for battery materials production, creating an efficient battery electric vehicle supply chain.

Designed for demanding hazardous industrial environments, the rugged S88 Specific Ion Sensors and the intelligent X80 Universal Transmitter Analyzer from Electro-Chemical Devices (ECD) are available as Atex and Iecex or FM approved. The solutions provide safe, precise measurement of water-based chemicals for effective process use and effluent treatment prior to re-use or discharge in order to meet water quality standards and regulations.

Insilico Biotechnology and Meyer Chroma Technology (MCT) have partnered together to deliver an integrated digital twin-based solution for biologics manufacturing and purification. The software platform will include modeling tools for the upstream as well as downstream processes.

Emerson has introduced a complete corrosion and erosion monitoring portfolio with digital capabilities and full integration with the Plantweb digital ecosystem through the new Rosemount 4390 series of corrosion and erosion wireless transmitters and Plantweb Insight Non-Intrusive Corrosion application.

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Brent Kedzierski, Head of Learning Strategy and Innovation at Shell and Ian Willetts, Vice President for Process & Simulation, Aveva share their perspectives on how more personalized solutions will enable workers to take charge of their work thus resulting in enhanced performance.

Under the terms of the agreement, Total and Microsoft will collaborate to explore and co-innovate across numerous segments including sustainability, digital transformation and AI in order to achieve a net-zero economy.

The German Chemical Industry Association (VCI) has revealed ten priority measures for making Germany a strong industrial location. The chemical and pharmaceutical industry in the country expect the new government to refer to these measures in order to enhance the performance and research level of the sector.