Industry Showcase

H2SITE desarrolla una tecnología para la generación distribuida de hidrógeno a pequeña y mediana escala, de elevada pureza y bajo coste, mediante reactores catalíticos de membrana.

To make the objectives of circular economy a reality, we should re-think all that we do so molecules and processes are designed from their conception to make their recovery and reuse easier. During the conference, I will present some examples of circular chemistry, including new plastics, materials and fuels produced through the conversion of residues in high-added-value products. Finally, I will describe the role of artificial intelligence and the initiatives that we are developing at IUPAC to build a more sustainable future built at molecular scale.

Antolin explains how the goals of car manufacturers to reduce the carbon footprint of their products must be an opportunity to speed up the development and use of sustainable materials throughout the supply chain. Some examples of the use of new sustainable materials in automotive components manufactured by Antolin will be displayed.

The goal of the LOWCO2 Project is the research and development of innovative and competitive technologies for the capture and valorisation of industrial CO2. This is an R&D project rolled out by a consortium of 11 entities that are committed to sustainable innovation (eco-innovation) as the key to improve their competitiveness. The consortium is headed up by LOINTEK, and has the participation of industrial leaders such as CALCINOR

 NEOLIQUID has patented several waste recovery processes to reuse materials and energy through pyrolysis. This process can obtain several high-added-value products, promoting the circular economy on the basis of the recovery of material and energy from landfill waste, in accordance with the European regulatory framework.

La charla tratará sobre la estrategia de circularidad del Grupo, con relevantes innovaciones entre las que destacan The Laundry -un detergente elaborado en colaboración con BASF que permite reducir la liberación de microfibras- y el lanzamiento junto a CIRC de la primera colección de prendas creadas a partir del reciclaje químico de tejidos que mezclan poliéster y algodón.

Several players that represent the industry will take part in this round-table discussion to reflect on the development of circularity in the plastics industry, taking stock of the extent of current development, the developing of enabling technologies and systems as well as projects that feature the ability of plastics to stay within the production system and maximise their opportunities

By analysing images and video data, computer vision systems can detect defects, monitor processes and optimise production. Over a period of several years, at BASF we have teamed up with Tecnalia to establish a framework to help researchers working in the chemical field of R&D. As a demonstration of our efforts, we will present a case study that assesses the effectiveness of phytosanitary chemical products used in agriculture.

The approach, methodology and management process of the change made by Cepsa in its industrial innovation and transformation projects. Presentation of some project case studies now implemented and discussion of the future challenges these now face.

Development of autonomous control systems for the efficient management of waste water treatment processes in Amsterdam’s main waste water treatment facility. The system implemented consists of a package of data-based solutions that integrates virtual sensors, digital twinning, variable prediction or autonomous control agents. The goal is to seek the minimum environmental impact and power consumption link to the biological processes involved in treatment operations, all compliant with the current water quality regulations.

Design and development of a customised factory management computer system that allows the management, control and monitoring of the existing production plants and packaging lines in the Linasa factory (Murcia), resulting from this the total traceability of the product made. This software includes all the modules of a MES system (production control) and it complements them turning it into a global factory software. Being a “System” totally interconnected with the different existing software (ERP, SGA, GMAO, DCS, LIMS, etc). Becoming a technological enabler of the TQM (Total Quality Management) principles.

Strategic collaboration between Telefónica and Repsol to take advantage of the Data Science from Telefónica equipment to put them at the service of Artificial Intelligence applications to improve Repsol’s industrial processes.

The projects presented in the Industry Showcase at the end of the conference will reflect the development and implementation of digitalisation and digital technologies in the chemical industry, particularly in the insights, challenges and opportunities to be gained from them.

The plastics sector has undergone industrial, economic and social transformations that have made it occupy a central place on the regulatory and public scene in recent times. Equiplast, as a reference meeting point for the sector in Spain, has wanted to make an exhaustive assessment of its importance as a transversal productive sector, with the capacity to apply it in multiple industrial sectors and which acts as a lever and engine for their competitiveness.

The technology and knowledge transfer that comes from universities, research centres and technological centres to the business industry is key to increase people’s innovation and wellbeing levels. This talk will emphasise the importance of collaboration between companies and research entities so the technology transfer process is fluid, and it will analyse some models and instruments that have proven to be very effective at making it easier

The talk will give visibility to several industries about the possibilities of desalinating seawater and brine using this efficient, low impact technology, with the aim of improving the availability of drinking water and minimising waste generation. Thanks to this technology, salt can be recovered in solid form and water can be obtained that is fit for human consumption. All of this will contribute to the company's increased competitiveness, improving its positioning in the market, generating wealth and creating employment while at the same time improving its environmental sustainability. 

The smartening of components is evidently a challenge in most industrial processes with the aim of reducing the economic and environmental impacts of these activities. Resistance temperature detectors (RTDs) have been produced in this work on the outer surface of an advanced insulation in stainless steel pipes with a ceramic coating.

Fuelium, a base technology company of the CSIC (Scientific Research Council) Offers paper batteries capable of powering a range of single-use devices, such as portable diagnostic units.