AISTech: Adaptive Control for Changing Conditions

Optimising production goes beyond extraction—it’s about seamless integration across every stage. Session 3 at #SugarNXT2026 dives into the journey from juice processing to sugar handling, highlighting how precision, efficiency, and system integration define overall performance. Session highlights: • Rethinking evaporation as a key lever for energy efficiency and profitability • Evolving definitions of efficiency—from cane to crystallisation • Advanced staged filtration (micro to nano) for better purity, colour removal, and process control • Questioning conventional processes—exploring the shift towards liquid sugar systems • The role of technology in driving smarter, more connected manufacturing ecosystems As processes evolve, the focus is on building smarter, more connected manufacturing systems that are future-ready. #ISMA #SugarNXT2026 #ManufacturingExcellence #ProcessOptimization #Innovation Deepak Ballani | Madhav B. Shriram | Garima Sharma | Prashant Yadav | Ritik Gupta

One thing I keep hearing in conversations is how tricky it still is to combine sustainability and high performance in coatings. It sounds simple in theory but in practice, there’s almost always a compromise somewhere. That’s why I’ve been following with interest some of the work our teams are doing around Ureido Monomers. The approach, using physical crosslinking to improve water and dirt resistance in water-based paints, opens up some interesting possibilities for more durable, lower-impact formulations. I’m looking forward to learning more about it at the #AmericanCoatingsConference, where my colleague Dr. Celine Burel will be sharing the work and what it could mean for the industry. If you’re attending #ACC2026, here are the details: 🗓️ May 6 ⏰ 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. 📍 Room 143–145 And Syensqo will also be at booth #648 throughout the event. So exciting to see how Syensqo combines innovation, practicality and sustainability! #ACS2026 #Coatings #Syensqo #AdvancingHumanity #WeAreExplorers

Solving macro challenges begins at the microscopic level. At #SugarNXT2026 Session 2, Karthik Ranganathan highlighted how advanced bio-processes can address the root causes of efficiency losses in sugar manufacturing—targeting the invisible, yet critical, factors that impact overall performance. A shift toward precision-driven, science-led solutions that can unlock new levels of efficiency across the industry. #ISMA #SugarNXT2026 #Innovation #BioProcesses #FutureOfSugar #BioEnergy Deepak Ballani | Garima Sharma | Prashant Yadav | Ritik Gupta

What an incredible start to the #Chinaplas week! 🚀 It was fantastic to connect with so many partners and pioneers today to discuss the future of the #WorldOfExtrusion. The energy around circularity and smart manufacturing is at an all-time high! If we didn’t cross paths today, I’d love to see you tomorrow to dive deeper into how KraussMaffei is driving the next generation of process engineering. 📍 Where to find me tomorrow: Home Base: I’ll be at the KraussMaffei Booth (4.1D56) throughout the day for technical discussions and networking. On Stage: Join me at the "Power of Plastics" Forum (Booth 2.1J92), hosted by the VDMA for two key sessions: 📅 Wednesday, April 22: 10:50: Food-Grade Recycling – Transforming waste into high-performance, food-safe materials. 14:20: Digitalization & AI – Leveraging automation to solve workforce challenges and reduce waste. Let’s continue #PioneeringPlastics together. See you on the floor for Day 2! 🇨🇳 #Chinaplas2026 #KraussMaffei #VDMA #CircularEconomy #FoodGradeRecycling #ProcessEngineering #AI #Automation #Sustainability

Building the future of industry is about more than just optimizing processes. It’s about striving for independence and making smarter choices with our resources 🌍 Through the MAT4EU project, we are set to support Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) on their journey toward a digital and sustainable transformation. 🤔 Why? Because we believe that Europe’s strategic autonomy begins with innovative materials that reduce our reliance on critical inputs and technologies from outside the EU. These changes don't happen overnight, but with the right support, they are well within reach. Together with our partners across 6 countries, we are building an ecosystem where innovation meets responsibility. Is your business already exploring more sustainable material options? Let's start a conversation. ✒️ #MAT4EU #AdvancedMaterials #SMEs #IndustryInnovation #SustainableFuture #EUProjects #StrategicAutonomy Bydgoszcz Industrial Cluster Tool Valley European Commission POLYMERIS European Cluster Collaboration Platform (ECCP) LINPRA - Engineering and Technology Industries Association of Lithuania European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Plast Center Danmark Dansk Materiale Netværk RKW Sachsen Clúster de Materials Avançats de Catalunya

EcoPulse is looking forward to joining ESTECH 2026 in Fort Worth, TX, hosted by the IEST: Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology. Thanks to the ESTECH committee for reviewing and accepting our abstract. EcoPulse CEO Wei “Jenny” Yu will present during the “Future Trends in Contamination Control” session, chaired by Anne Marie Dixon-Heathman, on Wednesday, May 6 at 8:00 a.m. CT. Jenny's presentation, “AI-Assisted PFAS Risk Identification in Manufacturing Materials and Supplier Networks,” will focus on technical methodology and case study learnings from applying AI to one of today’s more complex materials compliance challenges: identifying PFAS risk across product materials and supplier networks. We’re looking forward to learning from the ESTECH community and contributing to the discussion on how advanced data methods can support more proactive risk identification in manufacturing and supply chains. Event details: https://lnkd.in/gUZesSkD #ESTECH2026 #ContaminationControl #AI #PFAS #MaterialsCompliance #ProductCompliance #SupplyChainRisk #EcoPulse

The Science Behind the System In a world of waste, many see a dead end. At Shaptech Studio, we see a starting point. Episode 4 takes you inside our R&D hub, the Garage, where the engineering happens. We aren’t just looking at plastic; we are mapping polymer chains. By developing AI driven identification for PET and HDPE, we are building the technical foundation for a truly circular economy. Our system integrates directly with industrial collection leaders, providing real-time asset recovery data to optimize logistics and maximize material value. The lab work is complete, and the prototype is ready. It’s time to move from the blueprint to the pavement. #ShaptechStudio #PolymerEngineering #WasteManagement #Innovation #CircularEconomy #NigeriaTech #GarysVision

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🌍 Excited to share that BIO4EEB will be part of the RECAP Cluster event: Closing the Loop: Advancing EU Competitiveness and Sustainability through AI, Robotics, and Digital Twins in the Manufacturing Sector 📅 3 June 2026 🕙 10:00–12:30 💻 Online This hybrid event will bring together five EU-funded projects, CompSTLar, BIO4EEB, ICARUS, iBot4CRMs, and Wood2Wood to discuss how AI, robotics, digital twins, digitalisation, and advanced sorting technologies can help drive circularity across key sectors. ♻️ From resource efficiency and waste reduction to secondary material recovery and material lifecycle optimisation, the session will explore innovative approaches in sectors including : - the built environment - industrial manufacturing - aerospace - wood - critical raw materials - industrial waste and composites As part of the agenda, BIO4EEB will present : “Demonstrating Circular and Bio-Based Insulation Materials for Enhancing the Energy Performance of Buildings” with Fernando Sigchos Jimenez, Secretary General of EBC. The event is open to policymakers, researchers, academic institutions, industry professionals, and stakeholders working in digital innovation, automation, and the circular economy. #BIO4EEB #CircularEconomy #BioBasedMaterials #EnergyPerformance #Buildings #Innovation #EUProjects #DigitalTransition #Sustainability

IFAT 2026: From AI to biotech Around 50 startups will present new solutions at IFAT Munich The next generation of environmental hardware is moving from mechanical to molecular. At IFAT 2026, 50 startups will debut technologies that shift waste management away from simple sorting. The focus is now on real-time microplastic detection and using bacteria to neutralize industrial PFAS and pesticides. For manufacturers and dealers, this is a signal to update your product roadmaps. Traditional machinery will soon need to integrate with bio-based solutions and AI sensor arrays to remain compliant with tightening municipal standards. Dealers who partner with these innovators early will own the high-margin service contracts of the next decade. The circular economy is becoming a high-tech chemical play. Monitor these pilot programs now—before they become the industry standard. #IFAT2026 #CircularEconomy #IndustrialInnovation