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Hyundai and RISD extend collaboration on biodesign for sustainable mobility
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and Hyundai Motor Group are extending their six-year collaboration focused on biodesign and the future of sustainable mobility. The partnership aims to develop innovative materials, processes, and experiences inspired by natural systems and biological…
ADS Biotec receives 2025 Governor’s Bioscience Award at Bio Nebraska
ADS Biotec has been named the recipient of the 2025 Governor’s Bioscience Award. Governor Jim Pillen presented the award during Bio Nebraska’s Annual Event on October 2 in Omaha. The award recognizes companies and individuals making outstanding contributions to Nebraska’s…
Liquid Wind and Umeå Energi advance major biofuel project in Sweden
Liquid Wind and Umeå Energi have signed all agreements to commercialize a large eFuel production facility in Umeå, Sweden. This milestone follows the approval of environmental permits by the Land and Environmental Court in Umeå. The project moves into the…
Acies Bio expands capacity with largest bioreactor yet to boost biomanufacturing
Acies Bio has started constructing a new facility with advanced fermentation and downstream processing (DSP) capabilities. The project features a 30 m³ bioreactor, the largest in the company's history. This expansion marks a significant step toward increasing large-scale biomanufacturing capacity…
GFBiochemicals grows with leadership hires to expand sustainable chemistry
In 2025, GFBiochemicals, a leader in bio-based chemistry, is strengthening its leadership team. The company aims to meet rising global demand for sustainable materials. GFBiochemicals focuses on levulinic acid derivatives and safer petrochemical alternatives. It is expanding its commercial reach,…
Blue Ocean Closures unveils cost-competitive fiber caps surpassing plastic
Blue Ocean Closures (BOC), based in Sweden, announced a significant breakthrough in sustainable packaging. The company’s latest fiber screw caps can now match or outperform fossil plastic in material costs. Additionally, these caps require substantially less energy during manufacturing. This…