Wastewater from ethylene production in chemical and petrochemical industries as well as in petroleum refineries poses a particular challenge in terms of water treatment. As it contains hazardous pollutants such as sulfides and mercaptans, that do not respond to traditional treatment methods, chemical companies and refineries resort to Wet Air Oxidation (WAO). With elevated temperature […]
A mine in northern Chile has doubled its lithium extraction rate since installing Atlas Copco’s WEDA drainage pumps. Operators at the South American mine wanted to improve their lithium extraction process and turned to Atlas Copco’s distribution partner, TRILE, for expert advice and a reliable solution. In addition to optimising its process, the mine has […]
Specialty chemicals company Evonik is driving forward the green transformation of industry. With its new innovation strategy, it is stepping up its focus on sustainability. To this end, it is bundling a large proportion of its R&D activities in three new innovation growth areas. These should generate additional sales of €1.5 billion by 2032, compared […]
Mr. Olli Hänninen (M.Sc. Industrial Management) has been appointed Senior Vice President, Strategy, at Valmet as of October 1, 2024. In this position he will report to the President and CEO Thomas Hinnerskov and is a member of Valmet’s Executive Team. Olli Hänninen has worked in several different management positions in the services business of […]
A full line of vacuum inlet traps for ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition) processes from research in small laboratories to large production systems has been introduced by Mass-Vac, Inc. MV Vacuum Inlet Traps for ALD processes can be easily customized by the user to remove all process byproducts from precursors such as TMA, TiCl, DeZ, and […]
The Water Security in Africa (WASA) research programme convenes more than 100 researchers from Southern Africa and Germany for its kick-off conference, which will take place from 25 to 27 September 2024 in Stellenbosch, South Africa, and will be co-hosted by Stellenbosch University. The aim of the WASA research programme is to contribute to achieving […]
The family of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is facing intense scrutiny. A reporting rule will take effect in the United States in 2026, while Europe has actually been considering a sweeping, cross-industry ban on these substances since early last year. The implications of such a ban on fluoropolymers would be particularly critical, as a […]
CIRCOR International announces the release of its advanced Zenith 2K Precision Gear Metering Systems. Designed with the needs of the foam, adhesives, and sealants industries in mind, these systems are poised to redefine precision and efficiency in multi-component material dispensing. The Zenith 2K systems are engineered to meet the rigorous demands of multi-component applications, delivering […]
NextStep dosing pumps are designed for high-resolution metering control and reliability and cover a wide range of applications. When “once through” or nearly constant chemical discharge and even distribution of flow is beneficial, NextStep stepper motor pump provides high dosing accuracy, digitally controlled, high turn-down ratio of 3,333:1 reducing pulsation and increases the reliability of […]
Merck, a leading science and technology company, and Siemens, a leading technology company deepened their mutual cooperation aimed at taking smart manufacturing to the next level. Cedrik Neike, CEO Digital Industries andMember of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, and Kai Beckmann, CEO Electronics business and Member of the Executive Board of Merck, signed a […]