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Skin cells to grow leather

The U.S start-up, Modern Meadow, has already registered over a dozen patents, grows leather in a lab from skin cells to produce collagen.

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New and expanded centre for Lear in Shanghai

The leading global supplier of automotive seating and electrical systems signed an agreement on June 6 to construct a modern new and expanded Asia-Pacific regional headquarters and technology complex in the Yangpu District of Shanghai, China. 

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People matter

As the leather industry continues to consolidate and modernise, more and more managers are obtaining MBAs and other advanced qualifications in business management.

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Things are not going to get better on their own

Five years is a long time in the modern world. Perhaps, in a cyclical industry it is long enough for some issues to repeat. Or, perhaps, the things we said then, and are living through now, never went away but were just ignored amid the rush of life.

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Stahl offers smart surfaces for the auto industry

Stahl’s new Center of Excellence for Automotive in Waalwijk focuses on developing high-performing and sustainable solutions for car interiors, varying from smart surfaces that change with temperature to special haptics for a warm and pleasant touch.

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Modern Meadow secures $10 million investment

Horizons Ventures, the Hong Kong-based firm of billionaire investor Li Ka-shing, led a $10 million Series A investment in Modern Meadow Inc. Modern Meadow’s aim is to grow meat and leather in the lab.

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Genius or a flawed concept?

I first contacted Modern Meadow about six months ago to find out more about how they would produce meat and leather by taking cells from a single cow. I was politely refused an interview.


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