Scale-Up Considerations for New Technologies
Scaling up new technologies is a strategic challenge requiring foresight and disciplined execution. Success demands…
Cover Story
Can We Skip Pilot and Demonstration Studies?
When scaling up from laboratory experiments to full-scale production, there are a strong set of…
Commentary
Editor Commentary: Inflection point for interoperability
The idea of vendor-neutral industrial control systems built on open standards that allow for interoperability…
In The News
Chementator
Kiln-free, bio-based "sintering" makes low-carbon, ceramic-like materials
A new process called BioSintering takes advantage of plant-based bio-active molecules to fuse together particles…
Novel saltwater fermentation process yields seaweed-based bioplastics
Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA) are a class of biodegradable plastic materials that can be produced via a…
Thermal management system for data centers boosts cooling efficiency and shrinks footprint
Fast-growing power densities within the server racks at new data centers often generate enough heat…
New technology unlocks longer lifespan for all-solid-state batteries
A new manufacturing technique is helping to overcome some of the major hurdles in developing…
Porous electrodes enable high-pressure electrolysis
Much hydrogen produced via water electrolysis (“green” hydrogen) requires downstream compression for end use or…
A faster, lower-temperature method for generating graphite with iron-oxide catalyst
Traditional methods for making graphite involve heating premium needle coke and coal-tar pitch at temperatures…
Pilot plant launched for process that makes lime sustainably from industrial waste
Calcining limestone (CaCO3) to produce lime (CaO) is a key industrial process for making cement,…
Organic flow-battery electrolyte powered by a supramolecular "handshake"
Flow batteries have been widely deployed in large-scale energy-storage applications in recent years, but the…
Business News
Business News: March 2026
Plant Watch Solstice Advanced Materials to expand uranium conversion site in Illinois February 11, 2026…
Technical & Practical
Feature Report
Drive to Zero Process Safety: Mapping Cultural Risk Factors
Proactive culture evaluation closes the gap between root causes and cultural factors to promote sustainable…
Facts at Your Fingertips
Facts At Your Fingertips: Generative AI Use Cases in the CPI
Many in the chemical process industries (CPI) view generative artificial intelligence (genAI) as a powerful…
Equipment & Services
Focus
Focus On: Solids-Handling Equipment
This vacuum system empties containers and minimizes dust The Pneumati-Con ® dilute phase vacuum conveying…
New Products
New liquid chromatography system achieves precise separation and ultra-fast analysis
The Nexera X4 ultra high-performance liquid chromatograph (UHPLC) system combines what is said to be…
Four new diaphragm pumps provide precise control and versatile dosing
This company has introduced four new models into its family of diaphragm pumps, with new…
Vacuum conveyors designed for efficient material movement across a wide range of industry sectors
At the heart of this company's vacuum conveyors is the regenerative blower technology, which enables…
Direct-mount rupture discs deliver simplified installation for critical protection
New CDC-DM™ and CDCV-DM™ direct-mount composite rupture discs are advanced, holder-less differential-pressure relief devices that…
This plastic AODD pump features a unique stall-resistant valve setup
The FTI Air Model FT30P is a 3-in., plastic air-operated double diaphragm (AODD) pump designed…
A flowmeter purpose-built for data center cooling applications
This company has launched a new OEM‑configured variant of the Picomag electromagnetic flowmeter that is…
A new size expands power range of these permanent-magnet synchronous motors
IE5+ permanent-magnet synchronous motors deliver constant high efficiency and torque over a wide speed range,…
A new corrosion-resistant industrial camera withstands acid exposure, humidity and washdown
The MZ-HD39-1 is a corrosion-resistant IP camera designed specifically for chemically aggressive, high-moisture and washdown…
This conveyor system enables automated printing on flexible packaging pouches
The Pharmafill BCV1 Bottomless Conveyor enables lot traceability data, expiration dates, QR codes, recycling logos…
Low-cost filtration and coalescer systems for aerosol and particulates removal
This company has launched two new products, the SepraSol™ Plus Horizontal Liquid/Gas (HLG) Coalescer and…
Robust safety features are built into this new burner control system
The EOS 500 Burner Control System is an innovative parallel positioning system with integrated flame…
A new high-performance inspection camera for enhanced industrial environments
Mentor Zoom is a new pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) camera system designed for nondestructive testing (NDT) applications,…
This continuous gas analyzer is designed for continuous emissions monitoring and more
The Rosemount QX1000 continuous gas analyzer is well-suited for use in continuous emissions monitoring systems…
This solvent-free conformal coating protects against moisture, dust and other environmental concerns
Loctite Stycast UV 7998 is the latest formulation in the company’s line of conformal coatings.…
These flowmeters measure accurately, even in conditions with high electromagnetic interference
800EMR Series flowmeters have been engineered to provide accurate interference-free flow measurement in environments affected…
CPVC pump tube supports safer handling of aggressive chemicals
To improve safety in the handling of hazardous substance, a new pump tube made of…
New single-channel controller simplifies water treatment
The new DULCOMETER diaLog C controller is designed for water treatment applications. The entry-level controller…
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Economic Indicators
Economic Indicators: April 2026
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI) for January 2026 (most recent…
March 2025 Economic Indicators: Catch up data
Editor's note: This post includes data that represents a "catch-up" from data previously missed due…
Economic Indicators: March 2025
The preliminary value for the CE Plant Cost Index (CEPCI; top) for November 2025 (most…