The following article describes the influence of the material features and critical process parameters inside a full continuous direct compression plant. A quality by design (QBD) approach was set up to evaluate the critical quality attributes of the tablet press, final blend, and tablet characteristics in a continuous direct compression process.

Bauer Gear Motor has partnered with Allweiler to fit highly efficient permanent magnet synchronous motors with an aim to reduce the energy usage of eccentric screw pumps installed at the Stendal wastewater treatment plant in Germany.

Lanxess and Advent have plans to acquire the Engineering Materials Business from DSM for 4 billion dollars which is expected to be a part of the new joint venture. Lanxess will also contribute its High-Performance Materials business unit to the joint venture and receive a payment of at least 1.18 billion dollars as well as a stake of up to 40 % in the joint venture.

Curevac has launched a clinical trial for the Covid-19 booster in collaboration with GSK. The booster shot is expected to protect people from the omicron variant.

HH2E and Met Group have established a joint project company for building one of the largest production plants for green hydrogen in Germany. On completion, the project is expected to produce more than 60,000 tons of green hydrogen annually.

Global energy company BP unveiled plans to invest around 60 million dollars in a new, state-of-the-art electric vehicle battery testing centre and analytical laboratory in the UK. The company aims to advance development of engineering, battery technology and fluid technology and engineering into new applications.

LG Chem has plans to develop South Korea’s first super critical pyrolysis plant as well as an aerogel plant in Chungnam. With this investment, the firm aims to work towards the concept of building a plastic circular economy and developing future green materials.

Versalis has started the construction of its demo plant in Mantua, Italy to develop Hoop, its proprietary technology for chemical recycling of mixed plastic waste. The technology is expected to complement mechanical recycling by transforming mixed plastic waste into raw materials to produce new virgin polymers.

Exxon Mobil has entered into an agreement with Bangchak Corporation to divest its interest in Esso Thailand. The deal includes the Sriracha Refinery, select distribution terminals, and a network of Esso-branded retail stations.

At a soon to be held trade fair, Maag Group’s acquired French tool manufacturing firm AMN DPI will be showcasing a complete AMN Central Injection System (CIS) consisting of a 1500 mm diameter die plate with a central water injection and sword shaped knives.