BIO INX and Yamato Scientific Announce Strategic Partnership for Distribution in Japan
BIO INX and Yamato Scientific Announce Strategic Partnership for Distribution in Japan
Ghent, Belgium, 12/11/2025 - BIO INX, a global leader in advanced bio-inks for 3D bioprinting, proudly announces that Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd. will become its official distributor in Japan. This collaboration marks an important milestone in BIO INX’s global expansion strategy and strengthens its presence in one of the world’s most technologically advanced markets.
“Globalization is key to acceleration in young, fast-growing markets, and Japan is one of the most important countries when it comes to technology and innovation,” says Dr. Jasper Van Hoorick, CEO of BIO INX. “To increase our presence in Japan, we participated in the recent Flemish trade mission organized by Flanders Investment and Trade led by Flemish Minister-President Matthias Diependaele, where we actively sought local partners to support our growth in the region. Through this mission, we were introduced to Yamato Scientific, a company with a strong focus on scientific innovation and a growing interest in 3D bioprinting.”
Founded in 1889, Yamato Scientific is a respected Japanese company renowned for its cutting-edge laboratory and scientific equipment. With over a century of commitment to advancing research and technology, Yamato plays a vital role in supporting scientific discovery across industries. The company’s recent expansion into 3D bioprinting technologies reflects its dedication to staying at the forefront of innovation and contributing to the next generation of life science tools.
“Offering the innovative bio-inks from BIO INX provides a unique opportunity,” said Takashi Sawashima from Yamato Scientific. “BIO INX’s cross-technological materials are compatible with multiple printing methods — from extrusion-based to high-resolution, light-based technologies. Combined with their strong partnerships and commitment to reproducibility, BIO INX delivers unparalleled performance. Adding these products to our portfolio is of great importance to us as we continue to expand into the bioprinting field.”
Through this partnership, Japanese researchers and companies will gain direct access to BIO INX’s cutting-edge bio-ink portfolio, enabling more advanced and reproducible bioprinting applications across research, regenerative medicine, and tissue engineering.
This collaboration underscores BIO INX’s mission to make bioprinting more accessible worldwide and to empower scientists to bring bioprinted tissue closer to real-world application.
About BIO INX:
BIO INX is a pioneering developer of materials for 3D bioprinting, committed to advancing the frontiers of healthcare through innovative solutions. As a spin-out from Ghent University and the Vrije Universiteit Brussel, BIO INX has established itself as a market leader in bioinks for high resolution bioprinting, focusing on materials for both extrusion- and light-based high-resolution printing technologies and offering a diverse portfolio of bioinks for various 3D bioprinting technologies.
Contact:
Jasper Van Hoorick
CEO, BIO INX
E : Jasper.vanhoorick@bioinx.com
T : +32 499 16 98 94
About Yamato Scientific Co., Ltd:
Founded in 1889, Yamato Scientific is a leading Japanese manufacturer and distributor of laboratory and scientific equipment. With a legacy of over 135 years of innovation, Yamato supports scientific advancement through reliable, high-quality instruments and a growing focus on emerging technologies such as 3D bioprinting.
Contact:
Takashi Sawashima
BioScience Business Development Director, Yamato Scientific Co.,Ltd.