Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc (KBLB)

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Credit to M4N for the link below. Helps to address some of the vexing questions about whether there will be any market interest in spider silk? Will there be any demand? Was this all just a waste of time? Short answer, no, no it was not.

We are on the precipice of what might just be THE next big technological breakthrough that everyone will be talking about. And we can buy in at $0.13 right now.

https://247marketnews.com/kraig-labs-is-more-exciting-than-ever-right-now-octqb-kblb/

KRAIG LABS IS MORE EXCITING THAN EVER… RIGHT NOW!
Markets are roaring into summer and the Kraig Biocraft Laboratories (OTCQB:KBLB) news cycle has investors taking notice.
The recent news cycle is even more exciting than the day the CEO stood at the Notre Dame podium and exclaimed to the global press, “Spider Worms are here,” as Kraig Labs unveiled the world’s first transgenic silkworms. Yes, Frankenworms that could soon produce one of the toughest materials known to man.


The Holy Grail
Natural Spider Silk, which has been called the “Holy Grail” of fibers, mass production was one step closer to reality, but it took a long time and included many peaks and valleys.

Creating the sequences that would yield the desired Strength and Flexibility took years to get right and was followed by other steps, like the patent process, etc.

Huge Silkworms in Kraig Labs' South East Asia Research Facility
Passing the first proof of concept stage in the lab was important but taking the idea from the lab into the real world required clearing many more hurdles, including shoestring funding, navigating international legal framework and IP protection, and implementing procedures needed to grow healthy colonies at large scale.c

Then tack on a global pandemic, adding an extra 2 years, on top of more than 15 years that Kraig Labs (OTCQB:KBLB) invested in technology development.
That’s a long time, yet small, but impactful, ideas often take time; especially when employing nature, which adds another dimension to the commercialization process.
Kraig didn’t fold, like most penny stocks, and appears to have come out swinging with the most important news it’s ever announced, supported by inspiring photos that show impressive worm sizes and cocoons specifically bred to create the world’s first commercial production run of the biodegradable super fiber.

New, space age fibers tend to be expensive and time consuming to commercialize.
Consider Kevlar, a synthetic material created in 1964, which took Dupont years and $500 million (billions today) to develop and commercialize, but has since impacted so many industries that they invested another $500 million, in 2007, to increase production capacity. Kevlar amassed billions in sales and DuPont won a $920 million verdict over the alleged theft of its Kevlar trade secrets.


Dupont Expanded Kevlar Production $500 million in 2007, opening in 2011
Graphene was developed in 2003, earning the inventors the 2010 Nobel Prize in Physics, but its mass production economics are only beginning to make sense.

Mastering the production of a new fiber at scale always takes time and then add in the biotech complexity, as Kraig’s biodegradable Spider Silk production involves injecting gene sequences into silkworm larvae to produce a colony with the specific Spider Silk genetic traits.
Production consists of growing, hatching, and mating silkworms, while ensuring health, size, and genetic biomarkers remain stable to produce the desired fibers. The eggs or larvae are then shipped to existing sericulture facilities to grow the Spider Silk mass production capacity.
The company’s recent announcements indicate that Kraig Labs is transitioning from R&D phase to kicking off its commercial production.
Kraig just completed its spring trial run and grew a hybrid strain specifically to be shipped to multiple facilities to grow colonies for the commercial production run.
Observation and screening conducted throughout all production phases exceeded all expectations for colony health and vigor, without a single instance of disease or infection detected at any point during the entire cycle. Surprised local sericulture experts, observing the trials, reported never experiencing an entire production cycle from egg to egg without any disease in a batch of thousands of silkworms.



“These trials proved that the Company’s BAM-1 recombinant spider silk hybrids are ready for rapid production expansion. Simply stated, this has been the most fruitful and successful production cycle in the Company’s history.”

Kraig Biocraft Laboratories
“The BAM-1 parental lines have proven to be the strongest and most resilient we have ever fielded,” said Company founder and CEO, Kim Thompson. “This production run greatly exceeded our targets and has prepared us for the next phase of our business plan. With these production trials successfully concluded, we are now aggressively implementing the next phase of our business plan, which will expand our operations and target multiple production locations in multiple countries.”


This success propels Kraig Labs into the next phase of their strategic plan and involves expanding operations across multiple countries. By doing so, they are not just increasing their production capacity but are also setting new sustainable and high-performance materials production standards. The expansion implications are profound, promising to meet the increasing demands for environmentally friendly materials in various industries worldwide. Kraig Labs is advancing its ambitious plans, while remaining a key player to watch in the sustainable material revolution.
Spider silk’s diveKraig Labs’ bio-degradable spider silk could significantly impact several markets by providing a sustainable alternative to traditional materials.
Market Impact:
Wound Care: The global wound care market is extensive, with the demand driven by increasing cases of chronic wounds like diabetic ulcers and the rising number of surgeries. The market was valued at approximately $22.3 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow to around $31.7 billion by 2032, with a CAGR of about 4.51% during 2024-2032.4

Textiles: While specific figures for eco-friendly or biodegradable textiles are less delineated, the global textile market size itself offers a perspective on potential. The market was valued at around $1,000 billion in 2020 and is expected to grow substantially by the end of the decade, influenced by trerse potential applications should contribute to the growth of its future market value. Its high-performance properties make it highly desired across various sectors including automotive, defense, healthcare, and textiles. For instance, in the automotive and defense sectors, spider silk’s high resilience and robustness make it an ideal material for manufacturing lighter and stronger components, such as bulletproof vests and other protective gear. The healthcare sector has experimented with innovative uses of spider silk, from biocompatible surgical sutures to other medical implants, leveraging its unique properties for various medical applications (Emergen Research)

Non-Toxic Production: The production processes for many high-performance materials can be hazardous, involving toxic chemicals that pose health risks to workers and the environment. Biologically produced spider silk eliminates the need for harmful solvents and chemicals, promoting safer working conditions and improving the overall quality of life for those involved in the production chain.

Kraig Labs’ bio-degradable spider silk could significantly impact several markets by providing a sustainable alternative to traditional materials.

Medical Devices (specifically for wound care): This segment includes products like biodegradable sutures and meshes, where spider silk’s strength and compatibility could be particularly valuable. The advanced wound care products segment, a part of this market, is expected to see significant growth driven by innovations and an aging population susceptible to chronic wounds.

Protective Clothing: Including military and law enforcement gear, the market for personal protective equipment was valued at $52.7 billion in 2019 and is projected to reach $85.72 billion by 2027, potentially benefiting from materials like spider silk that offer high strength and flexibility

SOURCE: *Grand View Research, Fortune Business Insights, Markets and Markets

KBLB Media Coverage
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Silkworms transformed with chimeric silkworm/spider silk genes spin composite silk fibers with improved mechanical properties
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Kraig Labs’ new Vietnam facility to boost spider silk production
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Kraig Biocraft and Kings Group form Spydasilk Enterprises
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Polartec And Kraig Biocraft Laboratories To Bring First Spider Silk Fabrics To The Performance Apparel Market
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US Army eyes 'dragon silk' for bullet proof vests
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Fabric Made from Spider Silk Could Be Coming Our Way Very Soon
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Notre Dame and University of Wyoming scientists genetically engineer silkworms to produce artificial spider silk
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Researchers: Silkworms make artificial spider silk
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Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Successfully Produces Recombinant Spider Silk Cocoons from New Line of Hybrid Silkworms
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Mutant Worms Produce Piles of Spider Silk
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New GM worms mean large scale spider-silk production
The Register
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US soldiers set to get 'spidersuits': Artificial webs stronger than steel to be tested as bulletproof clothing
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How Modified Worms and Goats Can Mass-Produce Nature’s Toughest Fiber
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Well, it worked for Peter Parker: genetic scientists unleash power of the spider web
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The integration of Kraig’s biodegradable spider silk into these markets could help reduce environmental impact significantly, replacing non-renewable, non-biodegradable materials like nylon and Kevlar. Moreover, the use of biodegradable materials aligns well with increasing regulatory and consumer demand for sustainable products, addressing several Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) concerns.
While Kraig Labs specific financial metrics cannot be detailed here, its investment appeal is enhanced by its innovative edge and potential to disrupt large, established markets with biodegradable alternatives. Governmental incentives and interest from industries seeking green alternatives may create additional revenue streams.
When Kraig Labs achieves its first commercial-size spider silk production run, the added value should be substantial, especially considering the following factors:
Market Positioning: Bringing the first commercially viable bioengineered spider silk to market strengthens Kraig Labs’ current leadership position for the next generation of advanced materials, which should command premium pricing, especially in high-value markets like medical devices, aerospace, and defense.
Product Differentiation: Spider silk's unique properties—such as its strength, flexibility, and biocompatibility—offer significant advantages over traditional materials. This differentiation could allow Kraig Labs to penetrate various markets deeply, from textiles and apparel to more specialized applications, like surgical sutures and bulletproof vests.
Sustainability Appeal: Given the increasing consumer and corporate focus on sustainability, Kraig Labs’ ecofriendly and biodegradable spider silk could attract substantial interest from industries looking to improve their environmental footprint. This sustainability aspect could also open government subsidies or tax incentives, further enhancing its commercial value.
Scalability and Cost Efficiency: If Kraig Labs demonstrates that it can produce its spider silks in line with high-performance and even some mundane fibers, this could rapidly accelerate adoption and increase Kraig's materials market share.
Intellectual Property and Licensing: The Company continues to expand its spider silk-based patents, which should provide Kraig Labs with additional revenue streams through licensing agreements.
Collaborations: Commercial production could lead to strategic partnerships with major brands in various industries, enhancing Kraig Labs' market reach and application spectrum.
Furthermore, Kraig Labs will finally begin to fulfil the many spider silk sample requests and, as you know, in order to secure lucrative sales agreements for a new product, companies must first provide samples.
HOW DO WE KNOW THAT KRAIG LABS HAS THE GOODS?

Massive silkworm cocoons being handled by a Kraig Labs scientist
The Company’s first-generation Dragon Silk already outperformed actual spider silk, nine years ago.

Plus, Kraig Labs confirmed, in another first, that it can produce “pure spider silk”, meaning that they’re able to dial the silk in to the point that it includes 100% of the desired spider silk proteins and excludes 100% of the unwanted proteins.

Other companies attempting to produce spider silk were able to raise funds on the heels of Kraig’s laboratory breakthroughs, but they all chose technologies that have built-in limitations that have insurmountable questions, because spider silk laden goatmilk is next to useless and bacteria can only carry incomplete gene sequences.

Assuming successful scaling and market acceptance, of these fibers, commercial production could significantly enhance Kraig Labs’ market capitalization.

Finding Kraig at this point is akin to placing your bet on the horse that has a 20-length lead heading into homestretch, just as it’s kicking into a higher gear.

In addition to this report, we suggest you review the Company’s more than 10 years of trading charts, press releases, videos, and articles about the subject, and spend a few moments looking into the history of “Super Fibers,” so you can properly understand their value and place in the market.