Chemical engineering
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Dassault brings virtual twin technology into natural cosmetics development workflows. Its new deal with Groupe Rocher aims to reduce physical formulation trials, model skin-active interactions earlier, and shorten development timelines for plant-based beauty products.
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AmphiStar has launched a biosurfactant platform containing more than 80 molecules. The AmphiNova range is intended to support tailored surfactant development across consumer and industrial applications.
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Sensmet has landed fresh backing to scale metals monitoring technology. The investment will support rollout of its µDOES analysers across battery recycling, lithium production, wastewater treatment, and other hydrometallurgical processes.
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Emirates Biotech is moving food-waste PLA closer to scale production. Its role in polymerisation links EU-funded food-waste processing with commercial-grade biopolymer development for packaging, cosmetics, and automotive uses.
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Vegea has expanded production capacity for GrapeSkin as demand for biomaterials grows. The company says the added output will improve availability and lead times while preserving existing material specifications.
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Viridi and Zschimmer & Schwarz signed a CO2 surfactants JDA. The partners say the agreement will scale captured-CO2 chemistry for sustainable, biodegradable surfactants used in cleaning formulations, following application trials by Zschimmer & Schwarz.
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OE Meyer achieves efficiency gains with dry vacuum technology. The Ohio-based supplier has enhanced process performance by adopting Leybold’s dry screw vacuum pumps. This transition has improved operational safety and reduced costs, aligning with modern environmental standards and offering sustainable alternatives to traditional vacuum solutions.
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CBA’s 2025 Chemmie Awards put UK chemical supply chain centre-stage. Held at Blackpool Tower Ballroom, the third annual event gathered more than 300 stakeholders to recognise safety, sustainability, and community performance across the country’s chemical distributors, logistics providers, and manufacturers.
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EU waste gas regulations mandate continuous monitoring by 2026. Industrial operators must install measurement systems to comply with new EU environmental laws. Non-compliance could lead to significant penalties, including operational shutdowns and fines reaching up to 3% of annual turnover. Companies should act promptly to mitigate these risks.
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ABB’s strategic partnership with Samotics redefines digital powertrain monitoring. The global launch at ADIPEC 2025 introduces a new era, enabling legacy drives to harness advanced analytics. Integrating ESA technology into high-power drives transforms them into digital transformation catalysts, enhancing the monitoring of previously inaccessible industrial assets.
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