Modular Genetics, Inc. (Modular) uses its proprietary automated gene engineering system to create new products. The firm is focused on sustainable chemistry and is a leading company in today's Industrial Biotechnology Revolution. Modular's specialty is the design and development of engineered microorganisms that synthesize chemicals using cheap renewable raw materials such as sugar. Modular Genetics has core technology which utilizes a proprietary IT platform in combination with robotics to automate strain engineering. Strains are fermented with waste feedstock to produce specialty chemicals. In 2011, Modular received a composition of matter patent on a novel surfactant and is pursuing commercialization.
