Tandem Repeat & ARCTOS Technology Solutions to Advance Textile Manufacturing with $1.5M DOD Award
Summary
"We are thrilled to receive this support from the Department of Defense," said Dr. Melik Demirel, Huck Endowed Chair Professor at Penn State University and co-founder of Tandem Repeat alongside Dr. G\xf6zde enel-Ayaz, CEO, and Dr. Benjamin Allen, CTO. "Tandem Repeats technology addresses significant environmental challenges posed by traditional synthetic fibers like polyester, which are associated with microfiber pollution and high energy demands. Tandem Repeats project will specifically focus on the fabrication sector, developing advanced fibers and textiles that meet the stringent requirements of military applications. "We are proud to work with Tandem Repeat to contribute to the DoDs mission of building resilient and secure supply chains," said Kent J. Smith, Director of Biotechnology Programs at ARCTOS. By leveraging natural materials, Tandem Repeat aims to revolutionize the textile industry and provide environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional synthetic fibers.