Bioengineering, Biofabrication, Biomanufacturing

BioMADE announces its plans to establish and operate a new pilot-scale bioindustrial manufacturing facility near Ames, Iowa. This is the third facility in BioMADE’s Pilot Plant Network, following announcements of major investments in Minnesota and California . The network of bioindustrial manufacturing facilities will establish the U.S. as a...

Bioengineering, Chemical Processing, Lightweight Materials

BioMADE is excited to announce Owen Barwell as Chief Financial Officer.

Barwell brings over 35 years of experience spanning the federal, public, and private sectors across the energy, professional services, aerospace, commercial real estate, and rail industries. He will be responsible for expanding and managing BioMADE’s finance and accounting...

Each year, the NIST Office of Advanced Manufacturing enjoys the unique privilege of convening the Manufacturing USA network for its annual meeting. The 2025 Manufacturing USA Network Meeting was an energizing gathering of over 80 representatives from the program’s 18 manufacturing innovation institutes and supporting federal agencies. Over a day...

Bioengineering, Chemical Processing, Facilities, Lightweight Materials, Materials

Today, BioMADE announced an agreement with Lygos, a pioneering sustainable specialty chemicals company, to transition its pilot-scale biomanufacturing infrastructure into a nationally available, multi-user facility. BioMADE will independently operate the pilot-scale facility as the second announced site in its national network of bioindustrial...

Announcement, Bioengineering, Chemical Processing, Facilities, Lightweight Materials, Materials

Today, BioMADE announced Maple Grove as the Minnesota site in its national network of bioindustrial manufacturing infrastructure. The facility will further establish the U.S. as a leader in biotechnology and biomanufacturing, support national security initiatives, boost economic opportunity, increase markets for farmers, and bring well-paying...