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Extraordinarynanofibre.Ingenious solutions.
Nanofibre has huge potential. Created through a process
called electrospinning, nanofibre is an incredibly
lightweight, high surface area nonwoven fabric. It can be
readily functionalized, has incredible physical properties,
and is applicable to many diverse industries.
The Nanofibre Revolution
Our mission is to enable companies to produce superior
products using Revolution Fibres’ designed functional
nanofibres. Our thought leadership and innovation helps
progressive industry and research leaders who want to
get innovative products to market quickly; by providing
advanced material solutions through Revolution Fibres’ IP,
expertise, and manufacturing capabilities.
Industries
MedicalDevices
Filtration
Electronics
Sensing Textiles
Energy Generation& Storage
Composites Acoustics
Our Nanofibre Customization Services help our partners
who want to solve their problems or improve their
products by developing ingenious turn-key solutions
through accessing Revolution Fibres’ IP, expertise, and
capabilities. Unlike universities, consultants, and other
research providers, we focus not only on the technical
materials but on the product, the process, and the
manufacturing pipeline.
Nanofibre Customization Services
• Design - superior nanofibre products
• Manufacture - specialised runs to industrial scale
• Delivery of revolutionary products to multiple markets
• In-house product development and materials engineers
• Lab scale to industrial scale projects
• Continuous expansion of available materials
• Proven track record in nanofibre product development
• One of few nanofibre producers with industrial
scale manufacturing capabilities and product
development services
Acoustics Air Filtration
BatteriesComposites Health & Safety
Natural Extracts
Solar Cells Tissue Scaffold Wound Dressing
Nanofibre is one of the fastest growing areas of nanotechnology worldwideThere are many uses for nanofibre – many well researched and in need of commercialization.
Benefits a partnership with Revolution Fibres can offer you:
Revolution Fibres has developed its Nanofibre
Customization Services program to help get nanofibre
concepts out of the laboratory and into the marketplace.
With in-house science and engineering expertise plus
strong relationships and access to a network of leading
advanced materials science providers, Revolution Fibres
can accommodate nanofibre product development
from concept through to large-scale manufacturing.
Revolution Fibres is one of the world’s leading producers
of nanofibre. Our proprietary Sonic Electrospinning
Technology creates functional fabrics with many diverse
properties and characteristics - from synthetic polymers
to biopolymers, with and without functional additives.
Revolution Fibres has created lab, pilot and industrial-
scale electrospinning machines (Sonic Electrospinning
Technology) that have the flexibility and capacity to
produce commercial quantities of nanofibre.
Recognized as NZ’s Most Innovative Business (NZ
Innovation Awards 2012 Supreme Winner) and
with strong engineering and scientific acumen (NZ
Engineering Excellence Awards 2012), Revolution Fibres
has unique expertise and production capacity, and is
well-placed to exploit nanofibre technology and develop
high value applications within key markets.
Innovation is what we do...
Through extensive research and development we have
evolved from lab-scale needle electrospinning to our
proprietary “needle-less” Sonic Electrospinning Technology.
Innovation in product, process and manufacturingSonic Electrospinning - a big step forward in nanofibre production
Benefits of Sonic Electrospinning Technology are:
n Adaptable – suitable for synthetic and bio-polymers
n Variety of solvents and substrates
n Uniform deposition, fibres typically 150-300nm
n Small to industrial-scale production
n Scalable
n Composite nanofibre membranes - capable of multiple
polymers in one pass
“The Chameleon” is our pilot-scale electrospinning machine; used for R&D and small to medium production runs
“The Komodo” is our commercial-scale electrospinning machine; to 2 metre wide; continuous production
Biomimicry
We like to let Mother Nature show us the way here at
Revolution Fibres. Look no further than the humble
Gecko’s foot to discover the amazing properties of
nanofibre in nature.
We have an ever-growing suite of materials that can be
converted to fibres or added to fibre as a functional
additive. New Zealand has rich and varied flora and
fauna, and we take pride in using bio- materials
wherever possible.
We capture the qualities of nature within a fibre and
apply them to everyday products and applications.
Spider Web - Construction
Paua Shell Nacre - Strength
Product benefits• High efficiency PM2.5 protection
• Incredibly high surface area
• Antiallergenic and antibacterial protection
• Wide range of actives, incl. NZ manuka
• 20 years filter experience
• Rolled goods or finished filters
Market Opportunities• Custom-made filters for HVAC industry, automotive
(pollen filters), home and office
• Facemasks and personal respirators – suitable for
commuting through to medical
• Unobtrusive, small filters
• Marketing benefits of NZ air purity, Fresh Air, alpine, etc.
• Wide range of actives available – from nanosilver
to bioactives
Seta™ is our air filtration brand currently being used in
home ventilation and personal protection products.
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.
100um
Filtration
Product developed and brought to market:
Unique Filtration Concepts
Pollen spores caught on nanofibre filter web
Electrospun Fabrics
Product benefits• Natural barrier to dust mites, bed bugs, allergens
• Infused with antibacterial manuka extract
• Breathable and comfortable
• Suitable for all pillow types (other sizes available)
• Anti-allergy bedding
• Hygienic Apparel
Market Opportunities• Consumer good – converted, packaged and exported
as a pillow liner
• Hospitality industry – hotels, motels, etc. A hygienic
pillow option
• Medical care – hospitals, elderly care, infants, cot
• Mattress protection
The Nanodream pillow lining is truly a revolution in healthy
sleep. Through a process called electrospinning, we are able
to create a barrier layer of fibres so microscopic they keep
out even the smallest of allergy causing dust mites, bed
bugs, fungi and bacteria.
Dust mites and their droppings are bad news for anyone
with allergies or asthma, and they typically inhabit bedding
and pillows. The Nanodream pillow lining eliminates this
issue not only by creating a natural barrier to dust mites,
but also by adding antibacterial manuka extract to the
electrospun lining, further helping to keep your pillow
free from unhealthy allergens, bacteria and fungi. Enjoy a
healthier sleep, free from unwanted pillow-bound nasties.
DUSTMITEBARRIER
ANTI-BACTERIAL MANUKA
EXTRACTBREATHABLE
LAYER
Under 10,000X magnification, the web of nanofibres forms a barrier to tiny dust mites (and their droppings) and bed bugs, and the manuka extract in the fibres helps reduce bacteria and allergen build up.
Product developed and brought to market:
www.nanodream.co.nz
Product benefits• Increased interlaminar fracture toughness
• Increased impact resistance
• Increased fatigue life
• Increased flexural strength
• Increased interlaminar shear strength
• No decrease in flexural stiffness
• No decrease in glass transition temperature
• Reduced ply delamination
• Enhanced resin toughness
Market Opportunities• Xantulayr™ is the world’s only commercially available
nanofibre veil for composite reinforcement
• Revolution Fibres wish to work with companies in
applications in aerospace, automobile bodies, personal
protective equipment (helmets), marine and sporting goods
(fishing rods, oars, gun stocks, etc)
• In house expertise in composites – Dr Gareth Beckermann
(ex Hexcel), Brent Tucker (ex Rivers Carbon)
Xantu.Layr™ is the world’s only commercially available
nanofibre veil for composite reinforcement. It
improves composite mechanical properties, especially
interlaminar fracture toughness, impact resistance and
fatigue life, without having detrimental effects on other
mechanical and physical properties. All of these benefits
come with virtually no gain in weight or thickness of the
composite, and incorporation of the veil can be done in
one easy step during lay-up.
Xantulayr is now used by a growing number of fishing
rod companies. In other industries we continue to
explore the use of nanofibre veils in areas of impact
resistance, delamination, fatigue resistance, vibration
damping and more. With in-house composites engineers
we can help with design, testing and nanofibre
integration into your composite products.
Composites
Product developed and brought to market:
Product ExampleThe Kilwell Xantu Fishing Rod was the first composite
product to hit the market featuring Xantu Layr technology.
What did it achieve?• Composite pole breaking loads doubled
• Fewer rejected composite poles during
manufacturing
• Improved composite pole part-to-part consistency
Cosmetics is only the tip of the iceberg with many
applications in biotech, skin care and wound care in the
pipeline. Nanofibres are well-researched and becoming
predominantly used in biomedical applications –
including wound dressings.
Marine-sourced (hoki skin) Collagen impregnated with plant extracts.
Product developed and brought to market:
Activlayr® is our skin care product. It 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.
Market OpportunitiesThe category is forecasted to see absolute growth of US$20
billion to 2018. The lion’s share of this added value will
come from the category’s star performer, facial care, which
is set to account for US$17 billion of the US$20 billion gain.
• Skin moisture and elasticity face masks
• Skin brightening patches (under-eye or full face)
• Skin repair (medical dressings)
• Natural health – delivery onto skin of a wide range of
plant extracts, essential oils, enzymes
• Acne treatment
• Burn treatment
• Wound dressings, multi-layered with differing extracts
to aid various stages in healing
• Drug delivery
Health & Beauty
Product benefits• Ultra-thin non-woven nanofibre layer
• Acoustically permeable barrier
• May be tuned to attenuate different frequencies
• Complements supporting acoustic technologies
• Added functionality – water repellent,
antibacterial, piezoelectric
Market Opportunities• Electronics – especially small devices such as mobile
phones, headphones, microphones
• Household Appliances
• Building materials – wall linings, perforated
ceiling panels
• Furniture – open-plan office furniture, etc
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 textile density can be customized to target various frequencies and situations. Phonix™ nanofibre is
currently being sold in acoustic furniture* and electronics applications.
Product ExampleThe “Return Focus Pod” from Finewood Furniture, features
interior layers of Phonix nanofibre for sound adsorption
Acoustics
Product developed and brought to market:
Acoustics
Got a great idea for nanofibre but too many hurdles to get it to market? You’re not alone.
Revolution Fibres’ business model is built on partnerships and collaboration. We bridge the gap between research and
product – enabling good ideas from the laboratory to become market ready.
Join the Revolution!
Research collaborationsOur small team of experts are complemented with
an extensive network of research providers specialists
and testing facilities. Partners include the University of
Auckland, Waikato University, Scion Research, Plant and
Food Research and many international collaborations.
We regularly work with materials and electrospinning
researchers to take their innovations to the next level.
We welcome new research and development
collaborations, especially those focussed on creating new
and innovative products using nanofibre technology,
delivering them through partnerships into a broad range
of industries.
Product Distributors Our products are market-ready and a unique opportunity
for competitive advantage in international markets.
InvestorsRevolution Fibres is a privately held company open to
investment from qualified individuals and organizations.
Talk to us if you want to join the Nanofibre Revolution.
The Revolution Fibres team are passionate about our
science and the commercial uptake of nanofibre. We are
proud of our growing reputation in the advanced materials
sector. Revolution Fibres’ success has been built on the
talents of committed and innovative people to achieve a
Revolutionariescommon goal to be the global leader in nanofibre products
and manufacturing services.
Revolution Fibres employees’ knowledge, manufacturing
skills and customer service will help distinguish our
company from competitors. Our Revolutionaries include:
Iain Hosie (Founder, Managing Director) [email protected]
Iain is a founder, and Managing Director of Revolution Fibres. Iain heads the Technical
and R&D team, Nanofibre Customization Services, and Sales and Marketing activities in
Revolution Fibres.
Iain has over 10 years’ experience working in environmental science and toxicology,
government policy, regulations, research & development, marketing and PR roles. Iain is
a passionate advocate for nanofibre and its possibilities in many sectors.
Simon Feasey (Founder, Director) [email protected]
Simon holds an NZCE Engineering (Mechanical) and has 21 years’ experience in air
filtration, noise and vibration control markets with his business S.A.F.E. NZ.
Simon specialises in the indoor environment technology area and in his quest for high-
efficiency air filters discovered nanofibre. Simon is a founder, Director and Business
Development Manager for Revolution Fibres – a problem solving engineer who is
frequently involved in design and development of nanofibre products.
Gareth (Nanofibre Applications Engineer) [email protected]
Dr. Gareth Beckerman has a PhD in materials and process engineering, and is the
Nanofibre Applications Engineer at Revolution Fibres. He has experience with fibrous
materials, nano-materials, advanced composites and polymers, and brings to the team
expertise in materials development, fabrication and testing. Dr. Beckerman’s experience
in project management, modelling and evaluating the performance of aerospace
composites for use in the Airbus A350 XWB aircraft (at Hexcel Composites) provides
the team with the skills necessary to develop materials for high end applications.
Dr. Beckerman also provides technical support to customers, and manages internal
product development projects and external collaborations.
Bhuvana (R&D Chemist) [email protected]
An expert in chemistry and nanotechnology, Dr. Bhuvana Kannan has over 6 years
of working experience in research laboratories with 2 years working experience in
diverse multinational companies. Dr. Kannan is passionate about providing solutions
for problems involving chemistry and enjoys writing articles for scientific journals. Her
work here includes solution chemistry, electrospinning, characterizing nanofibres,
leading R&D projects, and working with academic partners.
Hansol (Materials Engineer) [email protected]
A Korean-born Kiwi, Hansol Cha did his degree in Chemical and Materials
Engineering (Hons) at University of Auckland, and is continuing his Masters of
Engineering. Hansol joined Revolution Fibres in 2012 and has helped transform
our production capabilities from lab-scale to manufacturing. His role bridges
the gap between R&D and Operations, this involves scaling up laboratory trials
to pilot scale machine to full production run. Hansol enjoys developing new
materials and products, testing and validating prototypes and determining
material properties, and is a keen salesman of nanofibre.
Brent (Operations Manager) [email protected]
With a degree in mechanical engineering Brent Tucker has 7 years of experience
designing and manufacturing composite products for marine, aerospace and consumer
markets, including the production scale up from prototype to mass production of
composite mining products. At Revolution Fibres he has implemented a number of
production improvements as well as managing the process of AS-9100/ISO9001 Quality
Management System certification.
Pablo (Global Business Development) [email protected]
Pablo Lepe has been with Revolution Fibres since our very beginning. We supported Pablo’s
PhD on electrospinability mechanisms at the University of Canterbury NZ. Pablo has recently
been channeling his skills in International Business Development for nanofibre in NZ and
recently Latin America.
In the field of nanofibre this man is an expert, and is working closely with many
government agencies and companies to help establish nanofibre into the thriving
manufacturing sector in the region.
9a Corban Ave, Henderson, Auckland 0612, New Zealand ph. +64 9 835 4805 email. [email protected]
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