Technology Convergence Report 2025

Cell-cultivation systems By combining biological production methods with advanced manufacturing technologies, a new generation of scalable and precise cell-cultivation systems is emerging. This convergence addresses a long-standing challenge: bridging the gap between laboratory-scale biological processes and industrial-scale biomaterials. Advanced engineered organisms and fermentation are transforming the production of materials, compounds and nutrients. The integration of bioreactors, bioprinting systems, AI-optimized culture conditions, robotics and automated cell systems is laying the foundation for more efficient, resilient and sustainable bioproduction. 3 3 3 3 2 2 2Cell-cultivation systemsBioreactor technologies Bioprinting systems Cell manufacturing platformsSmart materialsBiocompatible scaffoldsPrecision manipulation systemsAutomated cell culture Technology domain Engineering biology Robotics Advanced materials Maturity level 3 Product4 Commodity 1 Genesis2 Custom-builtN Industry Company Outcome Healthcare RegeneronCell culture bioreactors scale the production of biologics, accelerating drug development and supporting industrial- scale biopharmaceutical manufacturing. TextileAMSilkProtein-based biofibres enable sustainable, high-resistance, lightweight materials for use across textiles, biomedical devices and automotive applications. Technology Convergence Report 28