The protein transition has increased the demand for alternative sources of protein. The Robolector, a new type of fermenter, enables businesses and institutes to speed up protein selection and make it more efficient. In cooperation with Foodvalley NL and with a subsidy from the Regio Deal Foodvalley, this equipment was purchased by Shared Research Facilities, part of Wageningen University & Research (WUR). The device is located at GINKGO (formerly Dutch DNA) in Utrecht. This exceptional technology can be deployed to develop proteins from fungi and is available for shared use by other businesses and institutes.
This technology can accelerate this transition. The acquisition of the
Robolector, a new type of fermenter, enables faster and more efficient
production of proteins. Sampling is automated and continues through the night,
which substantially increases the efficiency of research projects. 'Normally,
the process of selecting the best strains may take up to twenty weeks. The
Robolector enables us to identify the best strain and processing conditions
faster,' says Martijn Bekker, a Wageningen Food & Biobased Research researcher.
Increased possibilities through shared use
'Moreover, it helps that GINKGO Bioworks
