GoKawiilLubrizol uses cross-functional 'fusion teams' and cloud AI to speed chemical R&D
Lubrizol is combining scientists, data scientists, and IT staff into joint 'fusion teams' to apply AI and cloud computing to chemical research, starting with small pilot projects. The company's Rao says this approach is being used to model new formulations, including sustainable alternatives like starch and corn-based materials, and to help scale lab discoveries into manufacturing.