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- Is it possible to print whole cuts of meat?
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Technology
Innovative mechanical engineering, advanced cellular biology and a passion for sustainable food.
Is it possible to print whole cuts of meat?
The best people like to work on the hardest challenge
With this simple question, our company and R&D vision began to take shape: combine advanced biology with cutting-edge 3D bioprinting technology to produce whole cuts of real meat. From the outset, we set our sights on the “holy grail” of meat – steak. Since then, we’ve made groundbreaking progress which included printing the largest ever real steak made from animal cells!
And if we can make a steak, you better believe we can make a burger.
From stem cells to meat: the journey
Selection
From a sampled batch of stem cells, we select the ones that will ultimately yield the highest quality and best tasting meat.
Proliferation
The cells are placed in ideal conditions for growing and multiplying as they feast on a smorgasbord of nourishment.
Differentiation
When they reach optimal numbers, the stem cells differentiate into muscle cells and fat cells.
Meat
Finally, the muscle cells and fat cells turn into meat for burgers, kebab, meat loaf, meat pie, hybrid products – you name it!
01.Selection
From a sampled batch of stem cells, we select the ones that will ultimately yield the highest quality and best tasting meat.
02.Proliferation
The cells are placed in ideal conditions for growing and multiplying as they feast on a smorgasbord of nourishment.
03.Differentiation
When they reach optimal numbers, the stem cells differentiate into muscle cells and fat cells.
04.Meat
Finally, the muscle cells and fat cells turn into meat for burgers, kebab, meat loaf, meat pie, hybrid products – you name it!
Dreaming of a steak? This is how we do it
Our 3D bioprinting technology is scalable and designed to produce whole-cut products that are personalized to the needs and desires of consumers.
Bio ink
We formulate bio ink from our carefully selected cell lines and unique scaffolding materials.
3D bioprinting
The bio ink is loaded into our 3D printer which then, in just a matter of minutes, prints a whole cut of meat with pinpoint precision based on a digital design.
Incubation
The printed product is incubated for several weeks to allow the stem cells to differentiate into muscle and fat cells and for muscle fibers to form with the right density, thickness and length to become a cut of meat that can be cooked to perfection!
01.Bio ink
We formulate bio ink from our carefully selected cell lines and unique scaffolding materials.
02.3D bioprinting
The bio ink is loaded into our 3D printer which then, in just a matter of minutes, prints a whole cut of meat with pinpoint precision based on a digital design.
03.Incubation
The printed product is incubated for several weeks to allow the stem cells to differentiate into muscle and fat cells and for muscle fibers to form with the right density, thickness and length to become a cut of meat that can be cooked to perfection!
Meet our R&D team
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