In our capacity as a provider of precision testing solutions, we have the opportunity to partner with companies that are truly shaping the future. Among these, Biomason, Inc. stands out. They have developed a completely new, biologically-driven method for creating building materials.
To succeed, their brilliant concept required unimpeachable performance data. When Biomason needed absolute certainty that their creations could withstand the harshest real-world conditions, they turned to their solutions partner, Qualitest. We knew the definitive technology for this challenge was engineered by our partners at Schleibinger. This is the story of how that three-way collaboration—Biomason's innovation, world-class German engineering, and Qualitest's guidance—created a model for success.
The Client: Biomason, Inc.
To fully appreciate the significance of this partnership, it is essential to understand how different Biomason's entire operation is.
For more than a century, cement production has been defined by high-temperature processes with significant environmental costs. Biomason engineered a better way forward. Using microorganisms, they have developed a process to grow their own proprietary cement materials at ambient temperatures, a method inspired by nature.
Their initial market entries include a line of premium precast elements that allow architects to specify sustainable materials without compromising on their creative vision.
The Challenge: Validating Durability
From our decades of experience, we know that while a new concept can generate interest, lasting success is built on proven performance.
In the construction business, material failure has serious consequences. Biomason had to prove to a discerning market that their sustainable materials could survive the same punishing conditions as conventional concrete. The critical test for this is the freeze-thaw cycle, a relentless process that can compromise a material's internal structure.
For a new company introducing a premium product, even a single failure could erode market confidence. They required cold, hard data to validate their claims of durability.
The Solution: In-House Certainty
Rather than contend with the delays of third-party labs, Biomason made a strategic decision to bring this mission-critical testing capability in-house.
Guided by their partners at Qualitest, they integrated the Slabtester directly into their workflow. This move gave them direct control over this critical quality function. This represented a commitment to a faster, more certain path to innovation.
With the Slabtester on site, their scientific team could formulate a new mixture and obtain clear, actionable performance data in a remarkably short timeframe. This created an efficient feedback loop—formulate, test, analyze, repeat—that dramatically accelerated their development cycle. The system became a core component of their innovation process, allowing them to refine their product with speed and confidence.
The Partnership Advantage
When a fast-growing company makes a significant investment, they are investing in both the technology and the partners who support it. The success of this solution was built on a foundation of unique strengths.
- World-Class Engineering: The Slabtester is built with solid, stainless-steel components for one primary reason: to perform its function consistently and dependably. This precision German engineering ensures minimal downtime and the reliable data that innovators like Biomason depend on.
- Expert Guidance and Support: As the solutions partner, Qualitest's role was to understand Biomason's unique challenge and recommend the best possible tool. Our expertise ensured they selected a system whose adherence to key international EN and DIN standards would act as a passport to global markets.
- A Platform for Future Growth: The system is not a single-purpose tool. Its inherent flexibility—a key aspect of its design—gives Biomason the capability to test the architectural tiles of today and the other unique precast elements of tomorrow. The partnership provided an investment for the company they are determined to become.
The Result: A Repeat Investment
For us, the clearest indicator of a successful partnership is a repeat purchase.
When a client as scientifically rigorous as Biomason decided to invest in a second Slabtester from Qualitest in less than three years, it spoke volumes. This was a calculated business decision that affirmed the value of the entire solution: the undeniable quality of the engineering by Schleibinger, and the dedicated guidance and support provided by Qualitest.
The second unit was an investment in greater capacity and deeper certainty as their operations expanded, sending a clear signal that for Biomason, quality assurance is a core, scaling function of the business.
Conclusion: Build on a Foundation of Proof
Biomason’s story offers a powerful lesson: visionary ideas must be supported by an unshakable foundation of trust. That trust is built with rigorous, repeatable, and standardized testing from world-class equipment, facilitated by an expert partner.
Contact Qualitest to show you how the right testing technology and partnership can accelerate your innovation. If you are ready to build your business on a foundation of certainty, we are ready to assist.
