Nanofibre products from concept to manufacture

Nanofibre Customisation Services

Nanofibre alone is not a product. It is a platform technology that enhances the performance of many products in industries as diverse as composites, air filtration, acoustics and health care. The requirements of these industrial products are vastly different, and this presents a challenge to nanofibre manufacturing.

Revolution Fibres has developed its Nanofibre Customization Services program to help get nanofibre concepts out of the

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laboratory and into the marketplace. With in-house science and engineering expertise, Revolution Fibres can accommodate nanofibre product development from concept through to large-scale manufacturing.

If you are interested in nanofibre, or want to find out more, feel free to contact us with the details listed.

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Big changes often startwith something small...

It is important for us to understand your business and products, and identify how nanofibre could potentially revolutionise your products.

We short list ideas to focus on specific areas that have the greatest value and lowest technology challenge. Our Ideation process is:

l Understand what technological or performance advantage you are trying to achievel Gather information on the technical details around your needsl Discuss potential value from our nanofibre technologiesl Open conversation to find a match between nanofibres and your needs

Our team conduct a review to help us understand how nanofibres can add value to your application; and ascertain whether nanofibre will meet the specific requirements to be successful.

Through a Technical Assessment you will receive:

l Nanofibre - In depth knowledge on the potential of nanofibre in your chosen applicationl Integration - Potential challenges and solutions for integrating nanofibre into the productl Application - Foreseeable advantages and challenges resulting from the integration of nanofibre in the productl Identify the steps and critical failure points for investigation in a Feasibility Projectl Recommendations on the next steps

The output is a short written report.

The Feasibility Project primarily involves customizing our nanofibres to deliver results in the intended application. It also verifies the key criteria around integration of the nanofibre into the final product. The main objective is to address the critical failure points to ensure the feasibility of the project prior to full development.

This Feasibility Project includes:

l Nanofibre – development of a nanofibre with performance results relevant to the productl Integration – understanding and testing of integrating the nanofibre in the productl Application – preliminary testing of early prototypes to indicate performance in the productl Understanding of the cost parameters l Recommendations on the structure and objectives for the full development project l The deliverable is a comprehensive written report, samples and prototypes where possible

THE IDEA

STEP 1 - TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT

Step 2 - FEASIBILITY PROJECT

With the nanofibre proven, we work together with Clients to integrate our technology into your products, operations and supply chain. The objective is a proven, complete product that is ready to produce to agreed Technical Specifications, in a form that best suits the Client’s needs.

This co-development process includes:

l Nanofibre - Validated and refined to meet the performance requirementsl Integration - Full testing and manufacturing specificationsl Application - Extended testing of advanced prototypes l Cost analysis – Manufacturing & supply chain

The output is a completed product with defined technical specifications, ready for production.

Step 3 - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

STEP 4 - PILOT PRODUCTION

The Pilot Production step ensures that we have ironed out all the technical issues and logistics in the supply chain, making full scale manufacturing as seamless as possible.

The Pilot Production involves:

l Small quantity production runsl Quality assessmentl Supply chain logisticsl Client feedback and refinementl Finalised product specificationl Post treatment/secondary manufacturing processes

The output of this step is a finalised production process with an agreed product specification and quotation for Full Scale Manufacturing runs. We will also integrate secondary manufacturing processes, if required.

Step 5 - MANUFACTURING

Full scale Manufacturing is as simple as hitting GO!

Nanofibre is electrospun at Revolution Fibres using our proprietary Sonic Electrospinning Technology – a process that is adaptable, cost effective and scalable.

And it’s not over… we will continue to innovate and optimize our technology to suit your products in the future.

Extraordinary Nanofibre. Ingenious Solutions.

Xantu.Layr™ is our composite reinforcement product which is currently being used in carbon fibre and glass fibre applications, including increasing strength in fishing rods by up to 100%.

With various clients we continue to explore the use of nanofibre veils in areas of impact resistance, delamination, fatigue resistance, vibration dampening and more.

With in-house composite engineers we can help with design, testing and nanofibre integration into your composite products.

Seta™ is our air filtration brand currently being used by leading home ventilation company HRV. Revolution Fibres can provide Seta™ as a rolled good or as finished filters.

Seta™ air filtration is a revolutionary new approach to air filtration, using electrospun nanofibres infused with antibacterial additives (manuka extract, nanosilver) to trap the smallest airborne particles.

With over 20 years’ experience in air filtration, we cater for all air filtration concepts, and can accommodate manufacture of filters including HVAC and personal respirators. Seta™ is a step forward in air purity.

Activlayr® is our skin care brand and is a completely new way of delivering nutrients and treatment to the skin using nanofibres made from marine collagen.

With our partners NZ Extracts Ltd, we have developed an anti-aging cosmetic that is 100% natural, with no preservatives and emulsifiers.

Cosmetics is only the tip of the iceberg with many applications in biotech, skin care and wound care in the pipeline.

The latest innovation in sound control, Phonix™ nanofibres have a highly porous surface area thousands of times higher than conventional acoustic materials, in an incredibly dense, lightweight layer.

Phonix™ nanofibres can be applied to many existing products or surfaces, or supplied as rolled goods. Fibre diameters and density can be customized to target various frequencies and situations.

Phonix™ nanofibre is currently being sold in acoustic furniture and electronics applications.

Revolution Fibres saw a technology with huge potential trapped in laboratories, and set a goal of developing nanofibre products for global markets.

Our process systematically works through the design and technical hurdles of integrating nanofibre into products, and customizing our technology to suit.

We meet with clients to understand your needs and goals, and discuss the potential of adding value to your products using nanofibres.

We review the ability of nanofibre technology to deliver the desired performance results. We provide a brief report detailing the nanofibre advantages and challenges of the idea, prior art and recommendations on how to get the concept to completion.

Step 1 - TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT

A Feasibility Project takes practical steps to build on the recommendations identified during the Technical Assessment. Focusing primarily on the nanofibre, we create functional fibres with performance characteristics that suit your application. It also identifies the critical steps towards integration into your products, including proof-of-concept samples and prototypes.

Step 2 - FEASIBILITY PROJECT

Product Development combines nanofibre with your product. We work with clients on prototypes, performance testing and market validation. All aspects of the product are considered including materials, safety, supply chain, and cost analysis.

Step 3 - PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

The Pilot Production step ensures that we have ironed out all the technical issues and logistics in the supply chain so Full Scale Manufacturing is only a matter of pressing go!

Step 4 - PILOT PRODUCTION

Revolution Fibres enters Full Scale Production of nanofibres and any secondary manufacturing stages under our responsibility.

Step 5 - MANUFACTURING

The Nanofibre Customisation Process

The Idea - WHERE IT ALL STARTS