GLASGOW, Scotland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 9, 2026--
Lee Cronin, CEO and founder of Chemify, the deep-tech pioneer of Chemputation – a technological breakthrough that integrates AI- and ML-driven molecular discovery and automated, robotic synthesis – has published three peer-reviewed research papers in close succession, constituting a technological tour de force that validates Chemputation as a new paradigm for how small molecule-drugs and materials are discovered, designed and manufactured.
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The three publications in PNAS, Nature Communications Chemistry and Nature Communications Biology describe how the Chemputation AI platform can understand and execute instructions to make new molecules from scientific literature, produce them iteratively and how this could be applied to cancer research. Together, these three papers demonstrate the potential of Chemputation to digitize chemistry and become the foundation for the autonomous discovery, manufacturing and generation of high-value molecules at scale.
“Chemputation has been established as a new paradigm, critical for the future of chemical discovery and manufacture, and I’m proud that Chemify is building on these discoveries delivering real molecules using Chemputation AI to our partners,” said Lee Cronin, CEO and founder of Chemify. “Chemputation shifts chemistry from an artisanal practice to an executable, verifiable and shareable technology and opens the door to a future where drugs, materials and entirely new and makeable molecules can be designed, compiled and manufactured as easily as software.”
The three papers were all published within the last two weeks by Lee Cronin and multidisciplinary co-authors from the University of Glasgow, where Cronin has a lab.
Chemify was founded in 2022 as a spin-out from the University of Glasgow, and closed a $50 million Series B financing co-led by Wing Venture Capital and Insight Partners in October of 2025. Chemify opened its first Chemifarm in June of 2025 to revolutionize molecular design and manufacturing, and has a variety of active small molecule research collaborations with multiple biotech, pharmaceutical and institutional partners.
About Chemputation
Chemify’s Chemputation technology merges AI/ML-based design with a universal programming language for chemistry and advanced software and robotics, empowering partners to move seamlessly from novel concept to makeable compound. The closed-loop workflow accelerates iteration and enhances design confidence to achieve high-quality hits and leads with exceptional speed and precision.
About Chemify
Chemify is reimagining the discovery and synthesis of novel molecules for medicines and advanced materials by turning digital code into physical compounds through Chemputation —its fusion of robotics and AI. Headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, the company was founded by Lee Cronin to digitalize chemistry at global scale for the benefit of humanity. Learn more at Chemify.io and follow @ChemifyX on X/Twitter.
Lee Cronin, CEO and founder of Chemify, the deep-tech pioneer of Chemputation – a technological breakthrough that integrates AI- and ML-driven molecular discovery and automated, robotic synthesis – has published three peer-reviewed research papers in close succession, constituting a technological tour de force that validates Chemputation as a new paradigm for how small molecule-drugs and materials are discovered, designed and manufactured. The three publications in PNAS, Nature Communications Chemistry and Nature Communications Biology describe how the Chemputation AI platform can understand and execute instructions to make new molecules from scientific literature, produce them iteratively and how this could be applied to cancer research.
UTRECHT, Netherlands--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 9, 2026--
Adtran today announced that ProRail, the operator of the Dutch railway network, has deployed its ALM in‑service fiber monitoring solution to protect the integrity of its nationwide fiber infrastructure. The technology supports critical ICT systems used for timetabling, incident management, maintenance and new construction planning. With real‑time insight into fiber health across its 4,600km backbone network, ProRail can identify and address issues before they impact rail operations. This approach reflects a growing demand for in‑service fiber assurance across large‑scale transport and other critical infrastructure networks. The deployment was delivered in collaboration with TrueCom, a specialist in critical network and fiber optic infrastructures.
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“A reliable communication network is essential for ensuring that trains run safely and on time,” said Michael Verhaar, solution architect for passive telecom infrastructure at ProRail. “By using ALM to continuously monitor our fiber optic infrastructure, we gain real-time insight into the condition of our network and can identify issues before they impact operations. This enables us to plan maintenance in a much more targeted way. The result is improved reliability, more efficient use of resources, and a rail network that operates with even greater cost-efficiency to deliver maximum value for the traveling public.”
ProRail has deployed Adtran’s 16-port ALM in-service fiber monitoring solution to monitor the physical integrity of its nationwide backbone fiber network. The solution was selected for its simplicity of use, high measurement accuracy, compact form factor and flexible deployment options, enabling precise monitoring of critical fiber – all without adding operational complexity. Through an intuitive graphical user interface, ALM provides immediate alerts that pinpoint the exact location of fiber breaks, degradation and abnormal attenuation. By delivering 24/7 network visibility alongside long‑term performance data, the solution supports more targeted repairs while reducing unnecessary truck rolls.
“ProRail operates one of Europe’s busiest railway networks, where communications infrastructure must perform consistently under constant operational pressure,” commented Stuart Broome, GM of EMEA and APAC sales at Adtran. “The insights our ALM provides enable ProRail to make more informed decisions about when and where support teams are required. Without the need for a costly and complex software suite, ALM delivers advanced in‑service monitoring and gives operators the flexibility to integrate fiber assurance into existing operational systems, supporting a smarter long‑term strategy that strengthens network resilience while helping to reduce operational costs.”
“Working closely with ProRail and Adtran, we focused on delivering a solution that integrates smoothly into existing workflows,” noted Dhieradj Ramanand, optical solutions sales manager at TrueCom. “With round-the-clock monitoring of the physical fiber layer, ProRail gains deep insight into the state of its network. This enables the transition from reactive troubleshooting to proactive, data-driven maintenance, improving both the reliability and efficiency of the infrastructure. It’s a solution that supports long-term infrastructure management while allowing ProRail’s teams to work more efficiently.”
About Adtran
ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADTN and FSE: QH9) is the parent company of Adtran, Inc., a leading global provider of open, disaggregated networking and communications solutions that enable voice, data, video and internet communications across any network infrastructure. From the cloud edge to the subscriber edge, Adtran empowers communications service providers around the world to manage and scale services that connect people, places and things. Adtran solutions are used by service providers, private enterprises, government organizations and millions of individual users worldwide. ADTRAN Holdings, Inc. is also the majority shareholder of Adtran Networks SE, formerly ADVA Optical Networking SE. Find more at Adtran, LinkedIn and X.
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Adtran’s fiber monitoring solution is helping ProRail gain real-time insight into its network and deliver even greater service reliability to passengers.
