12 June 20245 June 2024 Gene-edited protein fibre rival plastics on performance Like plastics, proteins are a kind of polymer called polyamide. All proteins consist of repeating amino-acid units, different arrangements of which result in quite different properties
15 March 202411 March 2024 Collaboration between BRAIN Biotech and AMSilk: Protein engineering successfully improves structural proteins for performance materials Both companies pursue a common strategic goal: of building a more sustainable future through bio-based solutions in the textile industry
Zusammenarbeit von BRAIN Biotech und AMSilk: Protein-Engineering verbessert erfolgreich Strukturproteine für Performance Materials Beide Unternehmen wollen einen bedeutenden Beitrag zu einer nachhaltigeren Zukunft durch biobasierte Lösungen für die Textilindustrie leisten
30 January 202422 January 2024 AMSilk and 21st.BIO announce partnership to accelerate the production of advanced materials made from spider silk-based proteins 21st.BIO has developed a new protein production strain created from highly specialized precision fermented microorganisms, ensuring that AMSilk can meet demand as it increases production to industrial scale
17 November 202315 November 2023 Emerging Molecules Produced Through Industrial Biomanufacturing White biotechnology not only reduces society's dependence on fossil fuels, but also consumes less energy, generates minimal waste, and produces more environmentally friendly products
4 May 202328 April 2023 AMSilk Announces Extension of Series C Financing to EUR 54M Proceeds from the financing will enable the company to accelerate the ongoing scale-up of its industrialization and commercialization projects worldwide, to meet the ever-increasing demand for its innovative materials
AMSilk kündigt Erweiterung der Serie C‑Finanzierung auf 54 Mio. EUR an Die Finanzierung wird AMSilk in die Lage versetzen, seine Industrialisierungs- und Kommerzialisierungsprojekte weltweit zu optimieren, um die ständig steigende Nachfrage nach seinen innovativen Materialien zu decken
20 April 202318 April 2023 A New Raspberry Flavor For Your Tastebuds: Brought To You By Fermentation German biotech company Insempra global and aroma ingredients manufacturer and distributor Axxence Aromatic GmbH developed alpha-ionone, a raspberry flavor by using a proprietary microbial fermentation chassis
27 February 202322 February 2023 Evonik partners with AMSilk to manufacture sustainable silk proteins The silk can be used in a broad range of applications including high-quality fashion, smart materials in automotives, and medical devices
17 February 202314 February 2023 Structural proteins for the development of sustainable materials: BRAIN Biotech and AMSilk cooperate to develop high-performance bio-based protein fibers New developments like those currently being developed by BRAIN Biotech and AMSilk could revolutionize the performance materials market
Strukturproteine für die Entwicklung nachhaltiger Materialien: BRAIN Biotech und AMSilk kooperieren bei der Entwicklung leistungsfähiger biobasierter Proteinfasern Neue Entwicklungen wie jene, die derzeit laufend von BRAIN Biotech und AMSilk gemacht werden, könnten den Markt für Biomaterialien revolutionieren
19 April 202212 April 2022 Production of bio-fabricated silk up to 6 tons Based on its scalable biotechnological platform and a best-in-class patent portfolio, AMSilk can provide large quantities of premium bio-fabricated silk materials in constant quality
18 January 202213 January 2022 AMSilk Partners with Mercedes-Benz to Present a Sustainable Bio-Based Product Partnership with market leader underscores application potential of AMSilk's technology. The use of a biotechnology-based and certified-vegan silk-like fabric marks a first in the automotive sector
2 September 202131 August 2021 Just out: new report on bio-based chemicals, polymers and materials Developing bio-based chemicals, polymers and products in a sustainable manner allows for substantial new business opportunities
17 February 202012 February 2020 Regierungsberater mit Spinnenseide: Jens Klein soll die Bioökonomie voranbringen Jens Klein ist mit Amsilk in der industriellen Biotechnologie erfolgreich. Das hat jetzt das Interesse von Wirtschaftsminister Peter Altmaier geweckt
2 September 201928 August 2019 Beyond food: the role of animals in the bioeconomy The bioeconomy may be dominated by plant-based processes, but animals also have key roles to play
20 May 201915 May 2019 Givaudan übernimmt das Kosmetikgeschäft von AMSilk Stärkung der weltweiten Fähigkeiten von Active Beauty im Bereich der nachhaltigen Biopolymere
Givaudan to acquire cosmetics business of AMSilk Strengthens Active Beauty’s global capabilities in sustainable biopolymers
6 February 20194 February 2019 Deutsches Start-up präsentiert Armband aus künstlicher Spinnenseide Luxusuhrenhersteller Omega bietet künftig seine NATO-Textilarmbänder mit Biosteel-Fasern an
26 September 201824 September 2018 The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of September 21st Biosteel for airplanes, chemicals from sunlight, water and CO2, automated tractors, cloud biology, biodegradable straws
18 September 201814 September 2018 AMSilk Announces Partnership with Airbus to Develop the Next Generation of Composite Fibers for Lightweight, High-Performance Planes AMSilk and Airbus are aiming to launch a prototype composite material in 2019
20 July 201818 July 2018 The Digest’s Top 10 Innovations for the week of July 11th Biofuels Digest is going to highlight rankings and summaries of significant product and service advances weekly in future
20 June 201819 June 2018 A new kind of vaccine based on spider silk By successfully encapsulating a vaccine into a spider silk microparticle, Swiss and German researchers have discovered a novel technique that will help fight cancer and certain infectious diseases
12 June 20188 June 2018 AMSilk: Meet the German Biotech Behind Adidas’ Biodegradable Shoes Interview with CEO Jens Klein to find out more about the innovative engineered silk material
28 March 201826 March 2018 AMSilk präsentiert funktionale, vegane Seiden-Biopolymere als kosmetischen Inhaltsstoff auf der „in-cosmetics Global 2018“ in Amsterdam Nachhaltige Silkgel- und Silkbeads-Produktlinie wird als innovative Kreation vorgestellt
AMSilk Exhibits Functional Silk Cosmetic Materials at in-cosmetics Global 2018 Naturally vegan and sustainable Silkgel (hydrogel) and Silkbeads to be displayed as innovative cosmetic products
13 March 20189 March 2018 POLYTECH and AMSilk Announce Start of Joint International Clinical Study for Silk-Coated Medical Implants First time that bioengineered silk will be set inside the human body
POLYTECH und AMSilk: Internationale klinische Studie zu Brustimplantaten mit Seidenbeschichtung gestartet Bei dieser Studie wird erstmalig biotechnisch hergestellte Seide auf Brustimplantaten im menschlichen Körper eingesetzt
POLYTECH und AMSilk geben den Start einer gemeinsamen internationalen klinischen Studie zu Brustimplantaten mit Seidenbeschichtung bekannt Erstmalig soll von der AMSilk biotechnisch hergestellte Seide im menschlichen Körper eingesetzt werden
2 February 201816 February 2018 Biobasierte Materialien – Werkstoffe und Textilien Ob Mais, Holz, Wiesengras, Löwenzahn oder Zuckerrohr – die Rohstoffbasis von Biomaterialien ist ebenso groß wie ihre Anwendungsmöglichkeiten. Das Dossier beleuchtet die Bandbreite existierender Biomaterialien und ihre Einsatzgebiete
20 December 201718 December 2017 Artificial silk: the next biotechnological frontier, about to be crossed Since 2015, AMSilk produce customer- and project-driven fibres with established proven parameter
8 November 20176 November 2017 AMSilk and Interpolymer Announce Production and Distribution Partnership Interpolymer to take care of the production of the new hybrid polymer emulsion SILKTRAN®5621, manage its worldwide distribution
AMSilk und Interpolymer schließen Produktions- und Vertriebskooperation Interpolymer wird Produktion und weltweiten Vertrieb der gemeinsam mit AMSilk entwickelten Hybrid-Polymer-Emulsion SILKTRAN®5621 übernehmen
5 October 201729 September 2017 IBB Netzwerk GmbH: Herzlichen Glückwunsch AMSilk! Erster Hersteller synthetischer Seiden-Biopolymere wurde von der deutschen Ausgabe der MIT Technology Review zu einem der 50 innovativsten Unternehmen weltweit gekürt
AMSilk named one of the 50 most innovative companies worldwide by Technology Review In the fourth year, this exclusive list honors companies that have achieved a technological breakthrough
24 May 201710 May 2017 An interview with Boris Mannhardt, BIOCOM AG: People need to know that bioeconomy is not just an abstract concept The role of the education sector in the transformation process towards a more sustainable economy still seems to be underestimated
24 February 201722 February 2017 Seide: Schwedische Forscher kommen Spinnen auf die Spur Kuhmolke nach Aussage der Forscher das beste Ausgangsmaterial zur Herstellung künstlicher Spinnenseide
27 January 201723 January 2017 An innovative high-performance material: Biofibers made from green lacewing silk The aim is to use the material in the future as a high-grade rigid fiber
Innovatives Hochleistungsmaterial: Biofasern aus Florfliegenseide Als hochgradig biegesteife Faser soll das Material künftig zum Beispiel in Leichtbaukunststoffen für die Verkehrstechnik eingesetzt werden
24 January 201720 January 2017 VCs Invest $5.8 Billion in Bio-based Chemicals, as Focus Shifts to Disruptive Synthetic Biology This year, synthetic biology startups have raised 53% of all VC funding in bio-based materials and chemicals, says Lux Research
16 December 201615 December 2016 Biodegradable silk in Adidas shoes AMSilk GmbH claims to be the world’s first industrial supplier of synthetic silk biopolymers
22 November 201624 November 2016 adidas Unveils World’s First Performance Shoe Made From Biosteel® Fiber The adidas Futurecraft Biofabric features include being 100% biodegradable through a fully natural process
adidas präsentiert weltweit ersten Performance-Schuh aus Biosteel®-Fasern Eines der wichtigsten Merkmale des adidas Futurecraft Biofabric ist die zu 100% biologische Abbaubarkeit in einem vollständig natürlichen Prozess
27 July 201626 July 2016 Spider Couture: The emergence of spider silk for applications from fashion to protection Advanced biotechnology’s ability to synthesize spider proteins is emerging industry markets
20 July 201619 July 2016 AMSilk grows with additional capital – ramp-up of BIOSTEEL® production Further growth to provide especially the business divisions Medical Technology and Industrial Applications & Textiles
Frisches Kapital für Amsilks Spinnenseide Hochleistungsbiopolymere aus Seidenproteinen sollen als Pulver und Faser für verschiedene Märkte produziert werden
14 July 201413 July 2014 Sechs Jahre im Dienste der Industriellen Biotechnologie Ein schlagkräftiges Netzwerk trifft sich zum Jubiläum
27 May 201426 May 2014 Appointment of Jens Klein as Managing Director of AMSilk GmbH Mr. Jens Klein was appointed managing director of AMSilk GmbH, Planegg, as of March 15, 2014
Jens Klein zum Geschäftsführer der AMSilk GmbH bestellt Herr Klein wurde mit Wirkung zum 15. März 2014 zum Geschäftsführer der AMSilk GmbH, Planegg, bestellt
30 January 201429 January 2014 Spinnenseide für Brustimplantate: Neue Beschichtung senkt das Risiko medizinischer Komplikationen Forschergruppe entwickelt dünne Haut aus biotechnologisch hergestellten Spinnenseidenproteinen