Evonik & AMSilk Extend Partnership to Produce Vegan Silk Proteins at Industrial Scale
Chemical company Evonik has announced an extension of its partnership with AMSilk, a producer of advanced biomaterials based on silk proteins. Building on their original agreement from 2023, the two companies have commissioned a manufacturing line at Evonik’s Slovakian biotech production hub. This will produce AMSilk’s high-performance vegan silk proteins, which are made using precision fermentation. The Slovakian facility is equipped with advanced infrastructure, upgraded systems, and renewable energy, enabling …
Evonik’s Non-Animal-Derived Collagen VECOLLAN® Aims to “Push Boundaries of Medical Technology”
Global chemical company Evonik has announced that VECOLLAN®, its non-animal-derived collagen-like protein platform, is now available in a grade suitable for use in clinical trials. Collagen is a protein typically found in bones, muscles, skin, and tendons. It is sometimes used in medical devices to facilitate healing and tissue regeneration. VECOLLAN is a recombinant, vegan-friendly alternative to collagen, produced through a sustainable fermentation-based process that is said to ensure high …