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These flowmeters measure accurately, even in conditions with high electromagnetic interference
800EMR Series flowmeters have been engineered to provide accurate interference-free flow measurement in environments affected by high levels of electromagnetic interference (EMI). As modern industrial facilities and critical infrastructure systems become increasingly powered by high-frequency electronics, including variable frequency drives,…
Clariant collaborating with Vertimass on catalysts for bio-based alcohols
Clariant (Muttenz, Switzerland; www.clariant.com), a sustainability-focused specialty chemical company, today announced a strategic collaboration with Vertimass LLC (Irvine, Calif.; www.vertimass.com) aiming to accelerate the development and commercialization of advanced zeolite catalysts for the catalytic conversion of biobased alcohols via Vertimass…
CPVC pump tube supports safer handling of aggressive chemicals
To improve safety in the handling of hazardous substance, a new pump tube made of chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) aims to help reduce the risk of spills and injuries. The pump tube is designed as a vertical immersion pump. With…
ITT completes acquisition of SPX Flow
ITT Inc. (Stamford, Conn.; www.itt.com) today announced the closing of its acquisition of SPX FLOW, Inc. (Charlotte, N.C.; www.spxflow.com), a leading provider of highly engineered equipment and process technologies serving industrial, chemical, energy, nutrition and health and personal care markets.…
Hexagon software spinoff Octave launches brand identity and website
Octave (Huntsville, Ala.; www.octave.com), the potential software spin-off from Hexagon AB (Stockholm, Sweden; www.hexagon.com), today unveiled its new brand identity, marking a major step toward its transition into an independent company. Comprised of Hexagon’s Asset Lifecycle Intelligence and Safety, Infrastructure…
New single-channel controller simplifies water treatment
The new DULCOMETER diaLog C controller is designed for water treatment applications. The entry-level controller supports all of this company's sensors and can be used as either a transmitter or a two-way controller. It also performs two-way control tasks and…
Kiln-free, bio-based “sintering” makes low-carbon, ceramic-like materials
A new process called BioSintering takes advantage of plant-based bio-active molecules to fuse together particles at mild temperatures, yielding an alternative material for conventional ceramic tiles with a much lower carbon footprint. Developed by Dekiln (Manchester, U.K.; www.dekiln.com), the technology…
Business News: March 2026
Plant Watch Solstice Advanced Materials to expand uranium conversion site in Illinois February 11, 2026 — Solstice Advanced Materials (Morris Plains, N.J.; www.solstice.com) has invested in debottlenecking projects at its facility in Metropolis Works, Ill., resulting in a production expansion…
Organic flow-battery electrolyte powered by a supramolecular “handshake”
Flow batteries have been widely deployed in large-scale energy-storage applications in recent years, but the low energy density and high cost of the incumbent vanadium electrolyte limit the long-term return on investment of such systems. A new organic redox flow-battery…
Thermal management system for data centers boosts cooling efficiency and shrinks footprint
Fast-growing power densities within the server racks at new data centers often generate enough heat to quickly overwhelm legacy air- and liquid-cooling methods, and managing the thermal load is becoming a constraint for the data-center infrastructure that supports AI. A…