Industry 4.0

Data-driven technologies that characterise Industry 4.0, such as Process Analytical Technology (PAT), can reduce the environmental impact of processes and products, and help futureproof facilities. Martin Gadsby, VP at Optimal Industrial Technologies, explains how. Pharmaceutical...

The global chemical industry has long been a pioneer in adopting new technologies, from the rise of the internet to big data analytics. But, like many industries, the pace of change has accelerated in...

Andrew Normand, UptimeAI partnership lead at Encora Energy, discusses which approach could be the right fit for your business. Industry 4.0 is the watchword for the fourth industrial revolution that’s taking place right now. Nearly every...

Collecting, analysing and extracting value from data is the next step in optimising industrial processes. But it’s still a sadly underutilised process, says Jason Chester, Director of Global Channel Programs, InfinityQS. Automation has been the...

For years, chemical manufacturers and distributors enjoyed a relatively stable industry. However, the last two years have forced chemical companies into a choice: use digital technologies to drive growth or be left with an...

By Dr Raquel Sanches-Kuiper, VP of Technology at Evonetix Proprietary thermally-controlled synthesis chemistry will enable production of high quality DNA at scale, making it a key milestone in the development of Evonetix’s benchtop DNA synthesis platform. EVONETIX...

The chemical sector is experiencing a tectonic shift towards automation of processes and products. However, this presents barriers for SMEs, from finance and a lack of digital skills, to uncertainty over where to start...

A collaboration between IBM Research and Arctoris is investigating the application of AI and automation to accelerate closed loop molecule discovery. IBM Research has developed RXN for Chemistry, an online platform leveraging state-of-the-art Natural Language...

By Matt Hale, International Sales & Marketing Director, HRS Heat Exchangers Thanks to developments such as Industry 4.0, digitisation, and the cloud, together with improvements in process control and communication technology, it is easier than...

Investment in process control and smart digital technologies can help brownfield sites achieve production efficiencies and achieve sustainability goals, says Steve Leech, Business Manager, Process Control Systems UK & Ireland, Siemens Digital Industries In March...