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

R&D
R&D | 02 May 2026

Ecolab bolsters global bioprocessing push with first Asia hub in South Korea

The new BPAL in Korea adds to Ecolab’s existing network in the United States and the United Kingdom

R&D
R&D | 29 April 2026

Evonik opens Asia innovation hub to accelerate next-gen sports materials, footwear development

The new facility, called the “Evonik Asia PAthletic Center,” is focused on polyamide-based innovation

R&D
R&D | 28 April 2026

Perstorp taps AI power with Citrine Informatics to accelerate alkyd emulsion innovation

The move brings together Perstorp’s deep formulation expertise with Citrine’s data-driven modeling capabilities

R&D
R&D | 27 April 2026

Clariant unveils “Let True Beauty Glow” 2026 concept to redefine natural beauty innovation

Value-conscious buyers are demanding more from fewer products, prioritizing multifunctional solutions that stretch across categories and deliver real utility in everyday routines

R&D
R&D | 27 April 2026

Syensqo to scale AI-driven discovery and growth with Microsoft

Agentic AI delivers measurable gains in speed, cost efficiency, and innovation outcomes across R&I, sales, and commercial operations

R&D
R&D | 25 April 2026

Ashoka University and IIT Dhanbad join forces on critical minerals & energy transition push

A major push to strengthen India’s clean energy and critical minerals ecosystem is underway

R&D
R&D | 25 April 2026

SIBUR taps AI to engineer next-gen polymers & fight counterfeiting

SIBUR is also tapping into massive industrial datasets generated across the entire polymer value chain

R&D
R&D | 23 April 2026

Atomgrid bets big on R&D as global chemicals supply chains shift away from China

Atomgrid is doubling down on R&D-led value creation to build proprietary products and deepen its global footprint

R&D
R&D | 23 April 2026

Sanplatec selects Mitsubishi Chemical’s Zelas TPS for new cell culture tubes

Sanplatec is leading the industry in the field of containers and devices for cell culture and live transport

R&D
R&D | 22 April 2026

DuPont launches Cyrel ReNew and opens new North American tech center

Center to spur closer collaboration to drive sustainable innovation and solve customer challenges

R&D
R&D | 21 April 2026

PPG supercharges coatings innovation with high-speed, low-carbon curing breakthrough

The new line can simulate real-world customer production conditions using multiple curing technologies

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