Digitization | 15 July 2025

ICN to organise webinar on “Reimagining Chemical Manufacturing: A Digital, Sustainable, and Scalable Future” on July 16

Speakers confirmed for the webinar are: Rupark Sarswat, Chief Executive Officer, India Glycols Ltd.; Ajay Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & Chief Manufacturing Officer, Aarti Industries Ltd.; Jagdish Pranami, Associate Vice President, SRF Ltd., Frederic Vanhove, Head of Global Sales, Industrial Automation, ProLeiT by Schneider Electric; Ms. Verena Mersmann, Branch Leader Chemical/Life Science Business, ProLeiT by Schneider Electric; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News

Digitization | 06 July 2025

NextGen Summit 2025: Digital transformation gains momentum with Industry 4.0 adoption

Experts highlight data relevance, leadership buy-in, and workforce readiness as key enablers of Industry 4.0 in chemicals and petrochemicals

Digitization | 05 July 2025

Syensqo achieves certification for its digital PCF method

Certification validates the robustness of Syensqo’s digital PCF tool, better supporting customers in achieving their sustainability goals

Digitization | 27 June 2025

GAIL goes live with 'RISE with SAP - S/4HANA on Cloud'

GAIL becomes the first Maharatna PSU to achieve this milestone

Digitization | 26 June 2025

Borouge, Honeywell collaborate for AI-powered autonomous operations

The collaboration between Borouge and Honeywell is set to deliver the petrochemical industry’s first AI-driven control room designed for full-scale, real-time operation

Digitization | 26 June 2025

L&T Technology Services bags US$ 50 million+ agreement in sustainability segment

The five-year agreement, valued at over US$ 50 million, underscores the client's long-term commitment to sustainability, innovation and digital transformation

Digitization | 26 June 2025

Syensqo and Microsoft sign MoU to advance digital innovation and sustainable materials development

Partnership to accelerate innovation through AI and sustainable materials collaboration

Digitization | 21 June 2025

Saint-Gobain acquires Danish Maturix to strengthen digital construction chemicals platform

Maturix offers cutting-edge wireless sensor technology which allows remote real-time monitoring of concrete properties

Digitization | 20 June 2025

Yokogawa and Shell collaborate on robotics and AI technology for plant maintenance

Yokogawa will add an advanced machine vision tool called Operator Round by Exception (ORE), developed by Shell, into its own OpreX Robot Management Core

Digitization | 17 June 2025

Sumitomo Chemical launches new digital transformation management structure

The company plans to take its DX initiatives to the next level by utilizing AI as a new foundation for transformation

Digitization | 16 June 2025

Mitsui Chemicals automates tank allocation planning

New approach reduces work hours by 80%, speeds up response to environmental changes and improves planning accuracy

Digitization | 16 June 2025

TotalEnergies collaborate with Mistral AI to increase application of AI in its multi-energy strategy

The partners are to set up a joint innovation lab focused on artificial intelligence

Digitization | 13 June 2025

NextGen 2025: Session on "Digital Transformation: Adoption of Industry 4.0 in Chemicals & Petrochemicals" on June 18

Speakers for the Session are: B. M. Patel, President & Chief Operating Officer - Chemicals Business, DCM Shriram Ltd.; Anamika, DGM – ERP (Digital Applications), Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.; Krishnakumar Pandey, Head - IT, Epsilon Carbon Pvt. Ltd; Devendra Koppikar, Associate IT Director, Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd.; Gaurav Vyas, Lead Strategy - Director’s office/AVP, Reliance Industries Ltd.; and Dr. Pratap Nair, Founder, President & CEO, Ingenero Technologies (India) Pvt. Ltd.

Digitization | 07 June 2025

99% Indian manufacturers are investing in AI to accelerate smart manufacturing

10th annual global report reveals how the convergence of people and technology is transforming operations and strengthening industrial resilience

Digitization | 05 June 2025

Sika invests in digital concrete technology platform Giatec Scientific

This investment represents a significant milestone in Sika’s overall digital strategy, helping the construction industry to improve efficiency and reduce carbon footprint

Digitization | 01 June 2025

ICN to organize virtual discussion on "Digital Transformation: The Catalyst for Agile and Smarter Process" on June 4

Speakers for the session are: Dr. Richard Lobo, Global Head Business Excellence, Innovation, R&D and Chief Ethics Counsellor, Tata Chemicals; Dr. Debabrata Rautaray, Vice President and Chief Product Development & Innovation Officer, DCM Shriram Chemicals Innovation Centre; Dr. Prashant Puri, Head - R&D, Deepak Fertilizers and Petrochemicals Corporation (DFPCL); Dr. Deepak S Panmand, General Manager (R&D), Dhanuka Agritech; Dr. Mudassir. K. Munshi, Team Leader, Deepak Nitrite; and Dr. Manish M. Khandagale, Senior Field Application Specialist, Revvity Signals

Digitization | 21 May 2025

Sustainable chemistry in India fueling growth with digital and AI innovation: Revvity Signals

AI-based analytics and machine learning models can predictively screen and generate recommendations for more-efficient formulations and manufacturing workflows, generating more product with less waste, and minimizing environmental impacts

Digitization | 19 May 2025

GCPC 2025: Experts discuss the digital makeover of chemical production

With predictive algorithms helping in quick fine-tuning of chemical processes, the new face of manufacturing is automated, data-driven, and incredibly agile

Digitization | 14 May 2025

Saudi Arabia launches HUMAIN to operate and invest in AI

The company will serve as a regional and global AI hub for strategic sectors, including energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and financial services

Digitization | 07 May 2025

Gujarat Chem & Petchem Conference 2025 to discuss "Digital Transformation & Automation in Chemical Manufacturing" on May 8

Speakers for the session are: Jagdish Pranami, Associate Vice President, SRF; Kalimuddin, Vice President - Manufacturing Operations, ELANTAS Beck India; Sachin Srivastava, Vice President & Head - Operation Excellence, DFPCL; Mangesh Nawarange, Sales Director – Digital, Energy Industries, Process Automation, ABB India; Dhruval Khamar, Principal Lead, Digital Business & Strategy, Forbes Marshall; Raj Shah, CEO, Coherent Market Insights; and Pravin Prashant, Executive Editor, Indian Chemical News