Reverse Osmosis: Optimized
Aqua Membranes delivers the first major innovation to industrial RO systems in decades. Patented, precision printed elements engineered to expand production, lower energy costs, reduce cleaning cycles, and boost recovery. No retrofits required.
Trusted by Global Leaders
The Problem
Invisible Bottlenecks
Legacy mesh spacers are poorly designed, creating torturous flow paths for water moving through the system and creating dead zones where particulates accumulate. These dead zones restrict flow and accelerate fouling, forcing operators into a costly cycle of rising energy bills, excessive chemical usage, and frequent Clean-In-Place (CIP) downtime.
The Solution
We Print Performance
Aqua Membranes manufactures spiral-wound membrane elements that replace the legacy plastic mesh spacer with Printed Spacer Technology®. By printing 3D features directly onto the membrane surface, we create open flow channels that minimize dead zones and generate dramatic time and money saving results.
Aqua Membranes’ elements can provide up to...
Energy Savings
Reduction in Cleaning Intervals
Pressure Drop Reduction
Increase in Flow
Delivering High-Purity Results for the World's Most Demanding Sectors
Semiconductors
Mining
Water Recycling
Power Generation
Food & Beverage
Our Reverse Osmosis Technology
We combine additive manufacturing with traditional spiral-wound assembly to create a completely new category of membrane element.
Precision Flow Control
Our patented printed features create a low-resistance flow path, allowing for lower pressure drop across the entire system.
Universal Compatibility
Our elements are designed for direct retrofit and do not require equipment modifications, so you can simply replace old elements and realize immediate performance improvements.
Engineered for Longevity
The open flow channels minimize fouling, reducing cleaning time and maintenance of the membrane.
Awards and Industry Recognition
“Printed Spacer Technology is a brilliant, novel innovation that unlocks new opportunities for system operators like us to minimize waste streams, maximize water recovery, reduce energy consumption, and keep our customers happy.”
– George Britten Jones, Process Engineer at Osmoflo
“Data doesn’t lie, and data like this shows the massive benefit of printed spacers.”
– Andrew Byrnes, Micron Ventures Team
“I wish we knew where to send all the water! We thought we had to buy more equipment before, but we just needed Aqua Membranes.”
– David Thomas, Water Systems Supervisor at University of New Mexico
Case Studies
20%
increase in system output
29%
reduction in energy use
20%
reduction in cleaning frequency
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