Lab Scale Electrospinning Systems

Nozzle-based Electrospinning devices with state-of-the-art production capabilities are in demand in laboratories worldwide. However, only a limited number of enterprises can meet these needs. The dearth of standard instruments for nanofibre synthesis was the biggest motivation behind the establishment of INOVENSO (Innovative Engineering Solutions).

INOVENSO started with the production of single and multi-needle electrospinning devices that were bought by a considerable number of research laboratories and industry in a very short time. Currently, INOVENSO Co. is the leading manufacturer of nanofibre production equipment with its patented Hybrid Nozzle Technology. 

As chosen by the University of Sydney, University of Queensland, UNSW, Deakin University, RMIT University, Swinburne University, Flinders University, Macquarie University, University of Newcastle, University of Wollongong, University of South Australia, University of Adelaide, University of Southern Queensland, and CSIRO amongst 600+ organisations globally.

Currently, we offer needle-based, nozzle-based, nozzle-less, hybrid, single-nozzle, and multi-nozzle electrospinning devices in three main categories as lab-scale, pilot-line, and industrial-scale nanofibre production electrospinning equipment in Australia and New Zealand. Contact us to discuss your electrospinning needs.

Lab Scale Electrospinning Systems

NS Starter Kit

• This kit is designed for low-cost, entry-level nanofibre research projects, producing results from a single-nozzle configuration employing side-by-side electrospinning technology in a compact setup capable of being fit inside a fume hood. The kit weighs less than 3 kg and can be easily transported and used.
• Spinning operation in this system can be carried out from left to right as well as from back to front. It also offers precise process control of parameters such as spinning distance, voltage, and flow rate, which have significantly reduced latency.
• Touch-screen LED user interface enables easy operation, process control, and adjustable flow rate during operation. It comes with a standard flat plate collector with custom options to have different collector geometries and nozzle systems.

NanoSpinner NS1

• This model is designed for low-cost, lab-scale R&D operations with a versatile production of nanofibres for various applications. It includes all the basic components required for electrospinning operations: syringe pump, high voltage power supply, and flat plate collector parts.
• High voltage can be applied with precision. The flow rate and the distance between the needle and collector can be adjusted with precision, reducing latency in operations.
• The small size of the system allows it to fit inside a fume hood for safe operation, avoiding contamination of environment by solvent vapours. Custom options include rotating drum collectors for producing aligned nanofibres, coaxial nozzles, and other accessories.

NanoSpinner NS Plus

• The NS Plus is Inovenso’s recent model for lab-scale R&D and nanofibre production, ideal for low-cost projects at the cutting edge of innovation with maximum components required for an optimised and versatile electrospinning process.
• It comes with 3 hybrid nozzles, and two types of collectors – a rotating drum collector and a stationary plate collector – enabling the production of well-aligned, tubular, and randomly oriented nanofibres. Single-nozzle operation is also possible.
• The machine is inside a protected glass cabinet, ensuring the safety of users against contamination by solvent vapours and discharges from high voltage.
• A 4.3” Touch screen LED user interface enables easy operation, process control, and adjustable flow rate during operation.
• Can be easily upgraded with additional modules such as coaxial nozzles, integrated cameras, bi-component systems, etc.

Click here to see a video of the features and functions of the device.

NE 100

• NE 100 is Inovenso’s easy-to-use, efficient single-nozzle electrospinning machine, suitable for versatile, high-throughput production of nanofibres in university labs and industrial R&D centres.
• 9” touch screen panel and WiFi connectivity enable remote monitoring and precise, continuous process control for enhanced production capacity.
• It includes a flat collector for nanofibre deposition and a rotating drum collector, capable of up to 500 RPM, for the production of oriented and aligned nanofibres.
• A protected glass cabinet and safe-door mechanism mitigate high-voltage risks and avoid the risk of contamination by solvent vapours.
• It is possible to include different options such as a Temperature/Humidity control, Co-axial nozzle, etc.

NE 200

• The NE200 is the ultimate combination of advanced features in a budget-friendly model. Ideal for scientists who want to initiate their electrospinning and electrospraying research endeavours with a versatile platform.
• It employs single-nozzle electrospraying with a high throughput production capability.
• The machine comes with a flat collector and a rotating drum collector to obtain well-aligned nanofibres, but can also optionally accommodate other types of collectors such as the Rotating rod collectors with different sizes to obtain tubular structure of nanofibres known as tube-like nanofibres membranes which can be used for example as artificial blood vessels in biomedical applications.
• A 9” touch screen panel and WiFi connectivity enable remote monitoring and precise, continuous process control for enhanced production capacity.
• It includes a flat collector for nanofibre deposition and a rotating drum collector, capable of up to 500 RPM, for the production of oriented and aligned nanofibres.
• A protected glass cabinet and safe-door mechanism mitigate high-voltage risks and avoid the risk of contamination by solvent vapours.

Click here to see a video of the features and functions of the device. It is possible to add custom additional modules such as temperature/humidity control, coaxial nozzle, etc.

Advanced Lab-Scale Production Systems

NE 300

• The NE300 Electrospinning Machine is a compact, versatile, advanced lab-scale system for high-throughput production in university labs and industrial R&D centres.
• It can employ up to 9 nozzles for a bottom-up electrospinning process with simultaneous production of multiple nanofibre streams. It also enables single-nozzle production.
• It has both a rotational drum collector and a stationary plate collector with feeding mechanisms for uniform and homogeneous coating with lower solution consumption.
• It has an electrically insulated cabinet with high-density PE parts inert to chemical solutions, which enables working with many polymers such as Nylon, PU, PAN, PVA, etc.
• Many optional modules can be added to the system, such as coaxial nozzles for core-shell, hollow, and bi-component nanofibres, temperature control, etc.

NanoSpinner NS-24

• The NS-24 is Inovenso’s most versatile and advanced laboratory-scale system used primarily in textile and air filtration, but also in chemistry, medical, cosmetics and agriculture industries. It is also our best-selling model with more than 50 units installed in renowned universities and companies around the globe.
• With up to 12 electrospinning nozzles feeding syringes of all types, this model can also be used with a single nozzle for small-laboratory production.
• It enables the collection of the nanofibres on a variety of collectors: a flat plate collector, a rotating drum collector with a high speed of 2000 rpm for the production of both randomly oriented and well-aligned nanofibres, respectively. 
• It can also optionally accommodate a rotating rod collector with different sizes to obtain tubular structures of nanofibres known as tube-like nanofibres membranes, which can be used as artificial blood vessels.
• All process parameters can be monitored and changed automatically while working, enabling high-throughput production by continuous operation around the clock without interruptions and delays.
• There are multiple additional modules available for customisation, such as nozzles with different diameters and geometries, cameras, etc. (scroll to the end of page).

NS DoubleSpinner

• NS DoubleSpinner is specially designed for obtaining multi-component nanofibre membranes. In this double electrospinning model, the process parameters for the left and right spinner units are independently controlled.
• This system is suitable for working with different polymeric materials on both sides of a rotating drum in a horizontal direction.

• NS DoubleSpinner has three nozzles on each side, and it is possible to obtain uniformly coated composite nanofibre films on a rotating drum collector as well as a stationary plate collector. 

Additional modules for customisation

• Different diameter needles: Needle diameters directly affect the diameters of nanofibres. Available in the range 0.6-1.5 mm.
  
• Coaxial needles: Can be used to create nanofibres with core-shell structures of different materials.
  
• Gas shield nozzle systems: Specially designed nozzle modules that effectively delay solvent evaporation for production involving certain materials.
• Rotating shaft collector: Acts as a substrate that allows the formation of thin tubular structures, such as arterial/veinous structures in biomedical applications. 
• Vacuum holder plate collector: The vacuum generated by a plate holder houses a substrate of choice for the collector via a suction mechanism.
• Climate control: Controls temperature and humidity, which affect solvent evaporation and nanofibre morphology.
• Camera integration: Real-time visual capture was used to observe the Taylor cone formation process on the polymer solution surface, polymer jets, and their stability and behaviour throughout the procedure.
• Carbon filter: Used to capture volatile organic compounds from solvents and ensure that clean air is circulated back to the environment.

Contact us to enquire how to select and use the best device, configurations, and additional modules for your specific needs, applications and production scale.