Research and development of next-generation biological manufacturing systems at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and controlled environment engineering.

VERTEXA focuses on the transformation of plant-based production from traditional agricultural processes into structured, repeatable and system-controlled production environments. The core research investigates how living biological systems can be integrated into automated infrastructures, enabling consistent and scalable output generation.

Key areas include the design of robotic plant handling systems, modular cultivation architectures, and the exploration of standardized plant morphology as a prerequisite for machine-based biological production.

The long-term vision is the development of industrial frameworks where biological production behaves similarly to engineered manufacturing systems, combining principles from agriculture, robotics, and process engineering into a unified technological approach.

We are mainly dedicated to this research field, but also active in the following areas:

Work in plant production and variety development with focus on selection, genetic stability, and documentation of plant traits.
Includes the collection and maintenance of plant genetic material as well as plant collections.
Developments are regularly presented at the company competition CSC.

Management of daily operations, planning and coordination in production systems, plus consulting in plant production, genetics and process optimisation.
Focus on improving and exploring new production methods.

Collaboration with partners to develop and supply plant-based raw materials for B2B customers across the value chain.