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Mitsubishi & Arzeda to find new process to make chemical

11 Mar '16

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Arzeda, a synthetic biology company, and Mitsubishi Rayon, a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Chemical Holdings Corporation that manufactures chemicals, plastics, and fibres, have announced an industrial collaboration for the development of an improved process for producing a chemical building block with multiple applications.

The collaboration will leverage each company's unique technologies, with work occurring at Arzeda's laboratories in Seattle, as well as at laboratories of Mitsubishi Rayon in Japan. Arzeda will utilise Archytas, its proprietary industrial protein design software, while Mitsubishi Rayon will apply its expertise in process development and industrial scale-up, according to a press release.

Alexandre Zanghellini, Arzeda CEO said, “Through synthetic biology, Arzeda is able to help our customers unlock new opportunities for innovative, high-performing and sustainable products. Mitsubishi Rayon has long been known as a leader in chemistry, and it is a great honour to be working with their team.”

Takayuki Iseki, general manager, R&D administration department, Mitsubishi said, “Through our own experience and expertise, as well as with innovative technology like Arzeda's, Mitsubishi Rayon can meet the growing global demand for a range of products in a sustainable manner.” (GK)

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