Digitalization/IIoT

Advancements in technology offering industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) connectivity are helping plants better maintain equipment, reduce downtime, conserve energy, retain workforce knowledge, troubleshoot more effectively and more. Edge computing, digital twins, virtual reality, augmented reality and more are seeing further improvements that benefit the chemical industry.

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A Better Way To Zero In On Chemical Ingredients

Manually scanning safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous ingredients is hardly efficient and certainly not safe.
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Dow's $6.7B Ethylene Project: Decarbonization Meets Digitalization

Company's climate transition lead talks about how Dow is using digital technologies to advance its net-zero goals.
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Chemical Industry Embraces Edge Computing

Challenges persist due to complex hardware and software ecosystems, but overcoming them can unlock the IoT technology’s potential.
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Bayer, Clariant Revolutionize Efficiency Via Modern Historian

Smart factories are using cloud technology and advanced industrial analytics software to find opportunities for process improvements at previously disconnected locations.

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GR3N and Schneider Electric Partner on Automation for Advanced PET Recycling

Sept. 10, 2024
Chemical recycler's pilot plant in Italy utilizes open automation system to scale up microwave-assisted depolymerization PET process.
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Augury Signs Deal To Aquire Seebo

May 11, 2022
The combined company will provide fully-predictive insights across assets, processes and operations, giving manufacturers greater control over output, quality and sustainability...
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Investment In IIoT Addresses Sustainability Goals

Feb. 15, 2022
New ABB study on industrial transformation unveils critical relationship between digitalization and sustainability.
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IChemE Expands Member Access To New Technical Textbooks

July 30, 2021
New digitalization, major hazards and clean energy books are available on Knovel.

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Quiz: What’s Your Digital Transformation Status?

Aug. 18, 2023
Did you know that up to 70% of digital transformation projects fail? Take this quiz to see if your company has identified some of the key factors for digital success, and discover...
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Quiz: Implementing an Effective Mechanical Integrity Program

Jan. 7, 2023
Test your knowledge in this short quiz.

Quick Poll: Vendor Remote Monitoring

Sept. 2, 2022
Please take our quick poll now.
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AI Transforms Sustainability, Topples Silos

Aug. 23, 2022
Improving manufacturing "top to bottom" with advanced analytics.
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Can Industry 4.0 Drive Sustainability Goals?

April 20, 2022
A study reviewed empirical data and surveyed companies from three countries
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Decoding The Digital Transformation Disconnect

March 26, 2022
Special report points out why manufacturers must put automation into action