altM launches biorefinery pilot plant in Bengaluru
Biotech firm altM has announced the launch of a fully integrated biorefinery pilot plant in Bengaluru. This marks a shift in the firm's approach from being a laboratory research to pilot-scale manufacturing.
As per the firm, this pilot facility demonstrates its ability to produce industrial-grade, bio-based materials that can be used within existing manufacturing systems without requiring major changes. The plant has a production capacity of 15–50 tonnes per year, allowing the company to scale output from kilograms to tonnes while assessing throughput, yield, quality, and production costs under real industrial conditions.
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