Diosna — the German machine and system manufacturer is known for its high quality of its pharma machines and customized concepts — Since May 2018, Henrik Oevermann has been in charge of Diosna’s business as CEO. One of his first challenges was the changing of existing structures. The pharmaceutical and food divisions are now working more closely together in order to create synergies, delivering flexibility in engineering and in production. Now he is thinking intensively about the next steps in Diosna’s progress.

Under an agreement signed between Finnair and Neste, the airline will make use of sustainable aviation fuel in its operations with an aim to reduce the CO2 footprint of flying.

At this year’s ARC Industry Forum Hima Group has presented recent developments and enhancements to the Smart Safety Platform (SSP). This comprehensive functional safety platform provides plant operators with maximum cybersecurity to ensure that safety automation and critical assets are always protected.

From the Elcad CAD system to Engineering Base, the cooperative engineering tool, the German software designer Aucotec has often set trends in software development — and it wants to maintain this trailblazing position in the age of digitalization, too. The SME's recipe for success is based on constantly thinking outside the box, picking up on industry trends and a cooperative management structure and culture that put the emphasis on flexible, agile teams.

“Field instruments supporting digital transformation” was the motto of the 2018 Namur Annual General Meeting with Endress+Hauser as its sponsor. PROCESS spoke with Matthias Altendorf, CEO of the Endress+Hauser Group.

A consortium comprising Nouryon, Gasunie and four other partners will receive a $ 12.2-million European grant towards their proposed green hydrogen project in Delfzijl, the Netherlands.

Lots of companies are talking about the digital transformation. But how do you turn theory into practice? Gas specialist Linde shows how it can be done with its Digital Base Camp which combines the look and feel of a start-up with the know-how of the company's core business. The entrepreneurial spirit brings urgency, while experts from the different business units offer a reality check. PROCESS was offered insight into the work and its first projects.

With this investment, DSM plans to develop innovative advanced materials such as bio-based thermoplastics. The project is also expected to cater to the growing demand for high-performance materials in the region.

Promoting the circular economy concept, Sekisui Chemical will combine its production technology for transforming waste into ethanol with Sumitomo Chemical’s technological know-how for chemically recycling waste into polyolefin.

Chevron’s vital expertise in hydrogen is expected to strengthen the global Hydrogen Council which encourages key stakeholders to increase their backing of hydrogen. The firm is focused on offering clean sources of energy with the use of technology and innovative processes.