Acuva Technologies Launches Next-Generation Eco-NX UV-LED Water Purification System and Point-of-Entry System Development 

Acuva Technologies Inc, a global leader in UV-LED drinking water purification technology recently announced two new additions to its growing portfolio of products. Both systems feature Acuva's patented IntenseBeam™ technology, delivering high disinfection with low maintenance requirements.

The new Eco-NX product series offers reliable Point-of-Use UV-LED water disinfection for home, marine and RV applications. It's first release, the Eco-NX Silver, is the world's first PoU UV-LED system to receive NSF/ANSI 55-2019 Class B Certification.

The Eco-NX Silver will be available in early 2020 as Acuva's most affordable consumer UV-LED water purification system, replacing the Eco 1.0. Its enhanced design features a more compact form factor, safely purifying water to NSF/ANSI 55-2019 Class B standards at a 1.2 LPM flow rate. It features built-in instant flow-sensing activation.

NSF International recently released NSF/ANSI 55-2019 to include test protocols for LED-based systems. Acuva played a leadership role in the development of this important update as part of the International Task Group. "This is an incredible achievement for the industry and wouldn't have been possible without extensive effort and dedication within the community. " stated Dr. Ashkan Babaie, Acuva's Director of Advanced Engineering.

"We are glad to see updated regulatory measures applied across the UV-LED water disinfection system industry," said Manoj Singh, President & CEO of Acuva. "Verified microbial disinfection is a critical consideration for consumer health and safety. We intend to have all our products certified to these standards going forward."

The development of a new Point-of-Entry (PoE) UV-LED water disinfection system was also announced. This high-performance system offers flow rates from 8 to 20 GPM with minimal maintenance. Acuva's PoE UV-LED water disinfection systems provide microbiological disinfection performance as per the industry standards. The highly anticipated system will be available in mid-2020.

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1. ACUVA Technologies Commended by Frost & Sullivan for IntenseBeam™, Its Innovative UV-LED-based Water Purification Technology

   Lindsey Whitaker Nov 6 2019 Best Practice Awards News Press Releases

   The technology boasts a spectrum of applications while its product features significantly reduce the environmental impact of water purification

   Based on its recent analysis of the global ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV-LED) point-of-use systems for the water purification market, Frost & Sullivan recognizes ACUVA Technologies, Inc. (ACUVA) with the 2019 Global New Product Innovation Award. Acuva’s innovative globally patented optical lensing technology, IntenseBeam™, enables applications such as the Eco series of consumer products and Strike Module Platform. The Eco 1.5 and Eco-NX are the only consumer ultraviolet light-emitting diode (UV-LED) water purification systems in the world which are certified against NSF-55 Class B standards. With an intellectual property portfolio of 16 granted and pending patents, Acuva’s innovative reactor design combines the proven disinfection performance of UV germicidal irradiation with the effectiveness of UV-LEDs.

   “Acuva’s patented design allows for precise control of optics, hydrodynamics, and kinetics within the UV chamber to deliver an intense beam of UV directly into flowing water. It has since developed a suite of products that integrate its IntenseBeam™ technology to provide reliable UV-LED water disinfection solutions,” said Fredrick Royan, Vice President at Frost & Sullivan. “Acuva manufacturers its proprietary water purification systems with high-quality stainless steel, offering superior durability while eliminating product degradation and maintenance. Product performance is not affected by scaling as IntenseBeam™ technology does not rely on reflective surface properties. The systems also have a self-cleaning feature that activates every 12 hours, ensuring the required maintenance is minimal.”

   In 2018, Acuva released the Eco 1.5 Water Purifier system, a consumer UV-LED water purification system, which sterilizes water-borne pathogens such as bacteria, viruses, and cysts that can pass through filters. The Eco 1.5 comfortably fits beneath sinks and has a flow rate of 1.5 litres per minute, and grew in popularity in the recreational marine and recreational vehicle markets for its compact size and ability to make access to safe drinking water easy in off-grid applications. Acuva’s IntenseBeam™ technology also appears in its Strike UV-LED Module Platform for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Strike incorporates a flexible design that is customizable to OEM-specific flow rate and disinfection requirements, which enables easy integration into a range of water, ice, and beverage dispensing appliances. Strike modules can be configured to various flow rates up to 6 litres per minute and can deliver disinfection rates up to 99.9999% to protect health and safety.

   Acuva backs up its solutions with seamless customer service experiences. Its customer service process for its OEM customers includes a thorough needs analysis and engineering support for integration, through to marketing support. The company also aims to impact communities that do not have access to potable water.

   Early in 2019, Acuva entered a partnership with the largest drinking water fountain and water dispenser manufacturer in the Philippines to install Strike UV-LED water disinfection in schools, shopping malls, restaurants, factories, and resorts. With each installation of Strike reducing the need 1.2 million single-use water bottles over its lifetime, this partnership meant a significant win against the war on plastic waste in the region. Even larger partnerships with OEMs in China, India and Europe solidified later the same year, multiplying the positive effect that Acuva’s technology can bring to the world through long lasting, chemical-free water disinfection.

   “Acuva is rapidly replicating its success in other parts of the world through new partnerships. Its business development team has grown to include personnel with focus areas in the Asia-Pacific region (specifically Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan), Europe, and Latin America,” noted Royan. “Acuva offers strong environmental benefits through improved drinking water treatment, eliminating toxic chemical emissions associated with legacy UV-lamp technologies, and single-use plastic waste reduction; thus, establishing its dominance and long-term growth prospects in the water purification market.”

2. Very pleased to note the details of UV - LED Type system.

   Well wishes.