As the global demand for lithium-ion batteries grows — driven by electric mobility and renewable energy — so does the need for advanced battery recycling technologies. Among the most critical enablers of safe and efficient recycling is vacuum technology. Vacuum…
Here is a sneak preview of the November 2025 issue, plus discussion of recent industry events and news trends from the Chemical Engineering Editorial Team. Watch below: https://youtu.be/11eYPn5G-MA
SandboxAQ (Palo Alto, Calif.) today announced the release of AQCat25-EV2, a novel quantitative AI model trained on the AQCat25 dataset, representing an advancement in computational catalyst discovery. AQCat25-EV2 enables researchers to accelerate the discovery of catalysts for applications in energy,…
The Society of Chemical Manufacturers & Affiliates (SOCMA; Arlington, Va.; www.socma.org) released its 2026 Contract Manufacturing Outlook, capturing an industry that is resilient, innovative, and prepared for the challenges ahead. Nearly 70% of survey responses came from companies with annual…
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB; Washington, D.C.; www.csb.gov) announced today that it is deploying a team to investigate the fatal explosion that occurred on October 10, 2025, at the Accurate Energetic Systems, LLC (AES) facility in…
The Endress+Hauser Group (Reinach, Switzerland) has opened a new development and production center for temperature measurement and system products at its Nesselwang site in southern Germany’s Allgäu region. The new addition further solidifies the family-owned company’s commitment to the region…
Metso Corp. (Espoo, Finland) has received an order to deliver the third iron ore sintering plant to be built at Steel Authority of India Ltd. (SAIL) IISCO Steel Plant (ISP) in Asansol, West Bengal, India. The order has been recognized…
Baker Hughes, Inc. (Houston) announced an award from Technip Energies (Paris) to supply a steam turbine generator along with critical centrifugal compression equipment for the Blue Point Number One Ammonia Project in Modeste, Louisiana, U.S. The facility, a joint venture…
For chemical engineers, the need to modernize chemical feed systems is already clear. Rising energy prices, tightening discharge regulations and new sustainability mandates have left little room for outdated practices. At the same time, workforce dynamics are shifting as veteran…
Aclara Resources Inc. (Vancouver, B.C., Canada) announced plans to construct the first heavy rare earths (HREE) separation facility in the United States, located in Louisiana with an expected secured sustainable feed from two ionic clay deposits in Brazil and Chile.…