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R&D | 13 June 2026

Anupam Rasayan becomes first globally to commercialise ETFA production using flow chemistry

ETFA is a critical fluorinated building block used in the synthesis of a broad range of organic fluorine compounds

R&D
R&D | 12 June 2026

INX partners with Albert Invent in major AI push to transform R&D operations

The partnership will see INX deploy Albert Invent’s operating system across its global R&D network

R&D
R&D | 11 June 2026

UPL University of Sustainable Technology recovers silver and mercury from industrial wastewater

Recognizing the novelty and industrial significance of the innovation, UUST and BEIL has successfully secured a patent for this technology

R&D
R&D | 11 June 2026

Evonik overhauls innovation strategy to target €300 million growth boost by 2032

Research activities serving multiple business units, along with longer-term innovation projects, will continue to be managed centrally

R&D
R&D | 10 June 2026

Sika boosts European growth strategy with new Belgium production and innovation hub

The site combines large-scale manufacturing with state-of-the-art laboratories dedicated to product testing, application development, and innovation

R&D
R&D | 10 June 2026

UPL wins Clarivate South Asia Innovation Award for fourth straight year

UPL’s continued success reflects the strength of its innovation pipeline and its track record of converting scientific advances into practical agricultural solutions

R&D
R&D | 10 June 2026

PPG showcases Aerospace innovation push

Spotlighting next-gen sealants, coatings & long-term growth strategy

R&D
R&D | 01 June 2026

Clariant bags FDA nod for bio-based PVC additives

Derived from rice bran wax, Licocare RBW products offer a renewable solution with a substantially lower carbon footprint than conventional montan waxes

R&D
R&D | 30 May 2026

Avantium study says plant-based PEF could slash plastic emissions by up to 88%

Conducted with nova-Institut and Tereos, the study uses industrial data intended to reflect future large-scale production

R&D
R&D | 26 May 2026

UPL wins Indian FCO registration for biostimulant 'Bioclassic'

Additionally, UPL has expanded its Indian biosolutions portfolio by securing registration approvals for four new biostimulants

R&D
R&D | 23 May 2026

Corteva expands Singapore Lab by 50% to boost next-gen crop protection push

The upgrade is designed to accelerate innovation in biological and formulation research

R&D
R&D | 20 May 2026

WACKER launches contract research services to accelerate next-gen RNA & DNA therapies

The new CRS offering is delivered from WACKER’s Biotechnology Center in Munich

R&D
R&D | 20 May 2026

Covestro expands APAC footprint with new TPU Application Center in Guangzhou

Three-site network now complete: AD Center in Guangzhou, production in Zhuhai, and R&D in Changhua – driving integrated regional synergies

R&D
R&D | 19 May 2026

BASF boosts refinery catalyst innovation with new R&D hub in Georgia

BASF aims to accelerate innovation cycles, improve testing under real-world conditions, and bring advanced catalyst solutions to market more quickly

R&D
R&D | 18 May 2026

Syngenta Vegetable Seeds launches high-tech R&D hub in Spain to fight fast-rising crop diseases

The facility integrates breeding, seed operations, trait development, fruit quality research, applied data science, and digital innovation under one roof

R&D
R&D | 18 May 2026

SABIC unveils laser-weldable NORYL V0 resins to transform solar manufacturing efficiency

The breakthrough positions SABIC’s NORYL V0 platform as a next-generation alternative for producing durable, high-performance enclosures used in solar microinverters and related systems

R&D
R&D | 07 May 2026

BASF marks 20 years of refrigeration ester excellence in Shanghai

Next-generation synthetic esters offer both biodegradability and low carbon footprint

R&D
R&D | 05 May 2026

BASF powers rail safety drive with fire-resistant plastics that meet tough EU standards

The EN 45545 standard aims to minimize the likelihood of fire ignition, slow down flame spread in the event of a fire, and limit the emission of smoke and toxic gases

R&D
R&D | 05 May 2026

IMCD opens major technical centre in Istanbul to boost regional innovation

The centre consolidates IMCD’s food & nutrition, beauty & personal care, and coatings & construction laboratories

R&D
R&D | 02 May 2026

Evonik launches PEEK magnet wire lab in China to power next-gen EV innovation

The lab will tackle core engineering challenges in magnet wire production, including coating design, adhesion performance, dimensional precision, and process optimization

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