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A novel forward osmosis approach for organic solvent dehydration in pharmaceutical manufacturing
Organic solvents are widely used in the pharmaceutical industry for various purposes, such as dissolving active ingredients, performing reactions, purifying synthesis products, and enhancing the bioavailability of orally administered drugs. However, these solvents often need to be dehydrated to achieve … Continue reading
How VpCI Film Can Protect Oversized Metal Items from Corrosion
Corrosion is a major problem for metal items, especially those that are oversized and exposed to harsh environments. Corrosion can damage the appearance, functionality, and safety of metal items, and cause significant economic losses. Therefore, finding effective ways to prevent … Continue reading
Metal Forming Industry Outlook: Bright and Resilient
The metal forming industry is one of the most vital and dynamic sectors of the manufacturing economy, producing a wide range of products for various industries such as automotive, aerospace, construction, energy, and medical. Despite the challenges posed by the … Continue reading
How a Startup Error Led to a Fire that Injured 23 Workers at a Texas Chemical Plant
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final investigation report and incident animation for the 2018 fire that injured 23 workers at the Kuraray America, Inc. EVAL plant in Pasadena, Texas. The report identifies 17 safety … Continue reading
How Exxon Mobil and Industrial Tech Giants are Leading the Open Process Automation Revolution
What is Open Process Automation? Open Process Automation (OPA) is a new paradigm for industrial automation that aims to break the barriers of proprietary and legacy systems and enable interoperability, portability, and innovation across different vendors, platforms, and applications. OPA … Continue reading
How BASF is Transforming Plastic Waste into New Products in the U.S.
BASF, the world’s largest chemical producer, has announced that it will incorporate chemical recycling into its U.S. manufacturing operations. This innovative process will allow BASF to use plastic waste and end-of-life tires as raw materials for producing new plastics and … Continue reading