ALBUQUERQUE – Aqua Membranes has been recognized by Global Water Intelligence (GWI) as the Breakthrough Technology Company of the Year in the 2024 Global Water Awards. The company was selected for notable business growth combined with the positive impact its Printed Spacer Technology has on reverse osmosis treatment processes, including reduced energy consumption and fouling rates at installations from industrial wastewater treatment to desalination.
“We are deeply honored to receive the GWI award for Breakthrough Technology Company of the Year,” said Craig Beckman, CEO of Aqua Membranes. “After many years of hard work from the entire team, our vision for Printed Spacer Technology is coming to life. This recognition reaffirms our unwavering commitment to revolutionizing reverse osmosis, which is recognized globally as a highly effective treatment option for some of our most difficult water challenges.”
Historically, reverse osmosis membrane elements have required an extraordinary amount of energy to operate. To address this challenge, Aqua Membranes technology replaces traditional mesh spacers with a patented 3D spacer design that optimizes the flow of water through the membrane element. In side-by-side comparisons with conventional elements, Aqua Membranes elements demonstrate energy savings as high as 30 percent. Other environmental and operational benefits include increased water output and reduced scaling rates, which in turn reduces cleaning frequency.