Extraordinary times require extraordinary measures: For this reason, Endress+Hauser AG (Reinach, Switzerland) has released the Visual Support service application ahead of schedule during the coronavirus crisis. In the acute phase of the pandemic, customers were able to take advantage of…
Siemens Digital Industries (Nuremberg) and Exyte Management GmbH (Stuttgart, both Germany) join forces to offer end-to-end solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry by combining the digitalization expertise of Siemens with the innovation boost from Exyte. Against the background of the current…
CPLANE.ai (San Carlos, Calif.) announced that it has engaged with ExxonMobil Corp. (Irving, Tex.) in CPLANE.ai’s efforts to accelerate the development of digital infrastructure orchestration for industrial automation systems. Increasing global competition and cybersecurity risks are driving process industries to…
Bentley Systems, Inc. (Exton, Pa.) announced the acquisition of NoteVault, a San Diego-based provider of voice-based field automation for construction management. The acquisition expands Bentley’s SYNCHRO digital construction environment with industry-leading mobile field applications to track and manage labor, materials,…
Lhyfe, a French producer and supplier of green hydrogen, has chosen ABB (Zurich, Switzerland) to implement an automation solution at its first green hydrogen production site. ABB supports a wide range of industries in their digital transformation and will supply…
Total S.A. (Paris, France) is stepping up its research into Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) technologies by signing a multi-year partnership with U.K. start-up Cambridge Quantum Computing (CQC). This partnership aims to develop new quantum algorithms to improve materials…
Wearable technologies help chemical processors improve productivity and safety of workers Wearable technologies — cameras, tablets and other devices loaded with applications (apps) and software that can be attached to the body or personal protective equipment (PPE) — are catching…
Koch Engineered Solutions (KES; Wichita, Kan.), a unit of Koch Industries, Inc. (Koch), announced the launch of OnPoint, a connected solutions business whose mission is to leverage KES’ engineering capabilities and expertise – in combination with digital technology – to…
Sibur (Moscow, Russia; www.sibur.ru) and its partner Brochesia (Rome, Italy; www.brochesia.com), a leading company specialized in the development of integrated software solutions for wearable devices, such as smart glasses and augmented reality (AR), have announced the adoption of Brochesia solutions…
“During the COVID-19 crisis, governments and companies are having to make difficult choices, balancing people’s safety with economic livelihood. ABB is committed to supporting both: protect people, while helping businesses to stay operational during these challenging times,” says Peter Terwiesch,…