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Innovating with AI in the special chemicals industry

Sponsored In partnership with Infosys As companies look to accelerate innovation with artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced modeling, the…

Summary

Sponsored In partnership with Infosys As companies look to accelerate innovation with artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced modeling, the primary challenge is connecting new technologies to reliable data, scientific expertise, and the practical realities of bringing products to market. For specialty chemicals manufacturer Lubrizol, digital transformation is all about giving researchers the tools to test ideas faster, make better-informed decisions, and develop more sustainable materials without compromising performance. Girish Rao, vice president of information technology at Lubrizol, says the company is building a digital foundation that connects business processes, modern data platforms, and cloud infrastructure to support its research and development (R&D) teams. Their goal is to combine decades of accumulated technical data with the deep expertise of chemists and engineers who understand customer needs as well as the physical constraints of their work.

Positives

  • Sponsored In partnership with Infosys As companies look to accelerate innovation with artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and advanced modeling, the primary challenge is connecting new technologies to reliable data, scientific expertise, and the practical realities of bringing products to market.

Risks & concerns

  • ” Scientists, data scientists, and IT teams approach problems from different perspectives, prioritizing experimental validity, model performance, and platform security and scalability, respectively.
Primary sourceArtificial intelligence – MIT Technology Reviewhttps://www.technologyreview.com/2026/11/09/1147654/innovating-with-ai-in-the-special-chemicals-industry/
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