Siemens is driving digital transformation: a new business unit pools key software areas contributing to digitalization of the process industry. Bart Moors, Head of the new unit and Head of Portfolio Management Dr. Uschi Mitsching are focusing on comprehensive support for customers and their plants across the entire lifecycle, regardless of where they join the digitalization journey.

Everyone wants hydrogen - but isn't it dangerous? After all, the gas is non-toxic but highly flammable and a high level of safety awareness is key to safe operation that protects the environment, personnel and infrastructure - so it's high time to take a look at what needs to be considered when handling hydrogen in pipeline and infrastructure projects, for example. What technology is needed to detect the colorless H2 flames? How do hydrogen leaks become visible? And what concrete steps can be taken today?

Distillation is an important process for industrial process plants and can be segregated into seven main types – Simple, Fractional, Vacuum, Steam, Air-Sensitive, Zone and Short Path distillation. PROCESS Worldwide explains the core definition of distillation as well as elaborates on each of the different types of distillation used by industry players in great detail. Read on to know more…

Edwards Vacuum has introduced oil-free EDP 80 - 400 vacuum pumps for the chemical industry. Based on the non-contacting reverse claw technology, this pump ensures a uniform vacuum with high efficiency and low operating costs.

Leybold has introduced Clawvac CP B, a new model to its existing Clawvac dry claw vacuum pump series. The vacuum pump can be used across the food processing, materials handling and environmental industries.

Metso has plans to acquire Jindex, an Australian company specializing in valves and process flow control. With this move, the company aims to strengthen its slurry handling offering.

This year, Pfeiffer Vacuum will focus on vacuum generation in potentially explosive environments and on the evacuation of explosive gases at Achema 2024. For this, it will showcase its Okta Atex Roots pumps and Hiscroll Atex scroll pumps.

It's been ten years since the ultra-flexible Variosys production system was launched on the market. This system not only enables the individual customization of a special isolator with production modules like filling or closing machines but also allows these machines to be interlinked, creating seamless production lines. In commemoration of this anniversary, Bausch+Ströbel has introduced a cutting-edge module to the market, setting a new standard in flexibility. Similar to its predecessor, this latest addition to the Variosys lineup can handle both syringes and cartridges directly from the nest. Notably, it also features 100 % In-process Control (IPC), ensuring quality without compromising performance. The key is an all-new container transport system.

The Maag Group along with Witte will present their first joint product development at Achema 2024 – the new Chem-X gear pump. The pump features an advanced gear tooth design which has been optimized for minimal hydraulic pulsation and maximum volumetric efficiency.

The chemical industry is in crisis, but pump and valve manufacturers are confident in the circumstances. Despite all the crises - after all, there will always be pumping. Read on to find out which three megatrends are now set to boost fluidics...