12 December 20249 December 2024 The Department of Defense in the US bioeconomy We look at the reasons for its interest in biomaterials and how it reached its pre-eminent position in the US biobased ecosystem
27 November 202425 November 2024 DOD Releases Final Nine Awards for Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program The Department of Defense today announced the remaining nine awards to bioindustrial firms under the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP). This announcement completes the first phase of DBIMP investment at 34 total awards worth over $60 million
17 October 202411 October 2024 Duotone Unveils Entire Kiteboard Series Replacing Petroleum-Based Materials with Checkerspot’s Algae-Based Polyurethane Sidewalls, powered by SWS Technology An unprecedented collaboration between Duotone, Checkerspot, and SWS Board Technology sets a new standard for sustainability in the kiteboard industry
23 January 202415 January 2024 The return of bioplastics in 2023 The venture capital world has been embracing a new generation of substitutes that aims to address the environmental problems posed by earlier biobased plastics
28 November 201926 November 2019 The Magic Behind the Molecules and Materials: The Digest’s 2019 Multi-Slide Guide to Checkerspot’s Synthetic Biology Charles Dimmler from Checkerspot shared this illuminating presentation at ABLC NEXT in San Francisco that shares the magic behind the molecules and materials
22 May 201817 May 2018 World Bio Markets: make it real, give it life With over 400 delegates the conference was certainly lively and offered many networking opportunities
9 May 20188 May 2018 Renewable fiber maker wins chance to present at GC3 showcase Tandem Repeat will present its protein-based biopolymer technology for making tough, stretchable thermoplastic fibers
8 May 20184 May 2018 Start-ups recognised for adoption of green chemistry Announcement of 10 innovative start-up companies at GC3’s 3rd Annual Networking Event