Sustainably-sourced advanced biobased chemicals: The Digest’s 2017 Multi-Slide Guide to S2G BioChem
In November, we reported that S2G BioChem has entered into a license and collaboration agreement with Mondelēz International — a leader in biscuits, chocolate, gum,...
Divergent 3D Gets $23 Million in Funding to Get 3D Printed Car in Production
In California, Divergent 3D, a 3D printing automobile technology company, received $23 million from Horizons Ventures as well as Altran, a large automotive and...
U.S. Navy Taps into Hagfish Slime for Military Defense
In Florida, U.S. Navy scientists and engineers have recreated a synthetic version of biomaterial hagfish slime for use in military settings. The Naval Surface...
Want to Prevent or Delay Dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease? Eat Some Mushrooms
In Malaysia, a study conducted by researchers at the University of Malaya shows evidence that the bioactive components of mushrooms can help delay or...
No Need to Wait for Organ Transplant? Organ and Tissue Manufacturing Initiative Moving Forward
In Florida, Akron Biotechnology, LLC joined the New Hampshire based Manufacturing USA initiative, called the Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute, to help develop and manufacture...
Pepsico Awards “Hidden Figures” Prizes for STEM Leaders
In Michigan, University of Michigan alum Midori Maeda was one of 10 runners-up for Pepsico and 21st Century Fox’s “Hidden Figures” contest which highlights...
STEER Expands Design and Engineering Team to 30
In India, STEER Engineering added new design and engineering professionals to their team in order to grow their innovations in biomaterials and biorefining, plastics,...
Precision Dispensing Leader Nordson Corporation
In Ohio, Nordson Corporation acquired Spokane, Washington based ACE Production Technologies which designs and produces soldering systems for electronics assembly. Details on the acquisition...
LifeFoundry Helps Biotech Companies with R&D Automation
In Illinois, new company, LifeFoundry, is utilizing synthetic biology and robotics to conduct research and development for biotech companies. LifeFoundry, which is part of...
No More “Accidents” when You Sneeze – New Biomaterial Implant Helps Women with Urinary...
In India, two companies, Urogyn B.V. and Leader Biomedical, are joining forces to help bring to market a new product that can help women...