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Merck KGaA in collaboration with ChemLex to explore AI-driven chemical synthesis
Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany and ChemLex, a Singapore-headquartered innovation company pioneering AI-driven automated chemical synthesis, announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore a strategic collaboration in evolving R&D paradigms. The MOU reflects a shared commitment to…
Henkel signs agreement to acquire ATP Adhesive Systems
Henkel AG (Düsseldorf, Germany) signed an agreement to acquire Swiss-based ATP Adhesive Systems from Arsenal Capital Partners. ATP Adhesive Systems is a leading expert in high-performance water-based specialty tapes for a wide variety of end-markets, including automotive, electronics, medical, building…
New high-strength grout provides vibration dampening, structural integrity and chemical resistance
This company's 190DP epoxy grout has been developed to provide superior durability and stability for heavy machinery and precision equipment installations. Designed as a three-part, high-strength, low-exotherm grout, 190DP addresses the complex challenges of baseplate grouting for machinery, ensuring optimal…
Covestro and Rondo Energy break ground for heat-battery installation in Germany
Covestro AG (Leverkusen, Germany) and Rondo Energy, Inc. (Oakland, Calif.) celebrated the groundbreaking for an innovative heat battery at Covestro's Brunsbüttel site. The Rondo Heat Battery charges when there is a surplus of low-price renewable energy in the grid, stores…
Comprehensive corrosion protection for food-industry boilers
VpCI Chameleon is a new vapor-phase corrosion inhibitor designed for boilers used in the food-processing industry. VpCI Chameleon simplifies and improves the wet layup process for boilers whose steam may come into contact with edible products in and around food-processing…
Robotics in Practice: Inside a Deployment at the Northern Lights CCS Facility
A robot named Roberta is now an integral part of operations at the Equinor-operated Northern Lights Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) facility in Øygarden, on Norway's west coast. The robot equips Equinor's team with autonomous inspection capabilities, allowing for continuous…
A patented drive concept gives these laboratory shakers precision and reliability
Equipment in the Hei-SHAKE series of products are designed to provide precisely controlled movement and mixing for life-sciences applications. There are three new models being added in this product family. Firstly, the new Hei-SHAKE Wave Core is ideal for sensitive…
Clyde Hydrogen announces hydrogen production breakthrough
Clyde Hydrogen Systems (Clyde Hydrogen), a Scottish startup poised to transform the hydrogen energy sector, has successfully completed the build of its first fully integrated prototype system, representing a strong validation in Clyde Hydrogen’s technology and a milestone moment in…
Tosoh develops hydrocarbon-based polymer electrolyte for water electrolysis
Tosoh Corp. (Tokyo) has developed a hydrocarbon‑based polymer electrolyte for polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) water electrolysis systems. Growing interest in hydrogen energy for carbon neutrality is increasing attention on PEM water electrolysis, a leading hydrogen production technology. Conventional PEM water…
Chemours agrees to sell former titanium dioxide site in Taiwan
The Chemours Co. (Wilmington, Del.) signed a set of definitive agreements to sell the remaining land at its former titanium dioxide manufacturing location in Kuan Yin, Taiwan to an ownership group including Century Wind Power Co., Ltd., Century Iron &…