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R&D | 27 June 2026

IMCD opens high-tech US innovation hub to accelerate pharma & food formulation breakthroughs

The facilities sit within IMCD’s global network of more than 80 technical centres

R&D
R&D | 26 June 2026

SIBUR unveils advanced polymer for next-gen beverage bottle closures

The material was developed specifically to meet tightening demands from closure manufacturers,

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R&D | 26 June 2026

UPL University of Sustainable Technology inaugurates R&D Centre and CoE for Process Safety

The establishment of Research & Development (R&D) Centre and Centre of Excellence for process safety marks a significant milestone towards becoming a leading institution for innovation, sustainability, and industry engagement

R&D
R&D | 17 June 2026

Oil India and CSIR join forces for high-impact energy tech push in landmark research pact

The collaboration will combine OIL’s field expertise with CSIR’s deep scientific capabilities to accelerate the development of scalable, cost-effective technologies for India’s evolving energy needs

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R&D | 17 June 2026

NIT Rourkela develops low-cost ceramic tech to remove toxic dyes from industrial wastewater

The breakthrough targets the growing problem of dye-laden industrial effluents contaminating rivers, lakes, and other natural water bodies

R&D
R&D | 16 June 2026

Endress+Hauser celebrates innovation milestone with 294 patent filings and €281 million R&D push

Endress+Hauser now holds a portfolio of more than 9,400 active patents and patent applications protecting its intellectual property globally

R&D
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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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