08.24.17
AMSilk GmbH, a supplier of synthetic silk biopolymers, was selected by the German edition of MIT Technology Review as one of the 50 most innovative companies in the world. AMSilk was recognized for its bioengineered spider silk, a new material which opens completely new possibilities for applications throughout the medical, cosmetic and textile industries. Other companies to make the list included Alibaba, Amazon, Continental, Daimler, Microsoft and Tesla. As a first time honoree, AMSilk was named among the three finalists in the technology category. The company will participate in an award ceremony at the StartupNight in the Berlin Representation Office of Deutsche Telekom on September 8.
"Being honored as one of the 50 most innovative companies in the world makes us very proud. This award shows that AMSilk's synthetic silk is not only a highly innovative product, but that it has the potential to disrupt industries and provide substantial added value for our partners, "said AMSilk CEO Jens Klein. "We are looking forward to the prize awarding ceremony in Berlin and to the exchange of ideas with other innovation makers of the international business world."
AMSilk high-performance biopolymers are said to give everyday products unique properties. Among other things, the polymers are biocompatible, breathable and especially robust, according to the company. AMSilk high-performance biopolymers are distributed in the form of Silkbeads (microparticles), Silkgel (hydrogel) or Biosteel fibers. They are currently used in coatings for medical technology products, in the textile industry and as an ingredient in cosmetic products.
"Being honored as one of the 50 most innovative companies in the world makes us very proud. This award shows that AMSilk's synthetic silk is not only a highly innovative product, but that it has the potential to disrupt industries and provide substantial added value for our partners, "said AMSilk CEO Jens Klein. "We are looking forward to the prize awarding ceremony in Berlin and to the exchange of ideas with other innovation makers of the international business world."
AMSilk high-performance biopolymers are said to give everyday products unique properties. Among other things, the polymers are biocompatible, breathable and especially robust, according to the company. AMSilk high-performance biopolymers are distributed in the form of Silkbeads (microparticles), Silkgel (hydrogel) or Biosteel fibers. They are currently used in coatings for medical technology products, in the textile industry and as an ingredient in cosmetic products.