Are membranes capable of more than just filtering? To get to the bottom of this question, Dr. Stephan Brinke-Seiferth founded i3 Membrane in 2013. After just a short time, our research results were clear: membranes can do much more than just filter. And so, we turned to the second, even more exciting question – the question of how. How can we develop membranes that enable sustainable and efficient separation processes in the life sciences?
By combining ion and membrane technology, we finally succeeded in developing the first digitally controllable membrane and thus revolutionizing traditional separation technology. The underlying process – plasma immersion ion implantation – inspired our company name with its three “I ”s: i3 Membrane.
The digitally switchable adsorption and desorption of different media with simultaneous filtration opens completely new application possibilities for our customers. With the know-how of the different conductivity and inertness of coated polymer membranes, we have been developing individual and standardized solutions for the healthcare, laboratory technology, pharmaceutical and research sectors ever since. The range of applications extends from analytics to infection prevention and biotechnology.
Since our official market entry in 2016, our young, modern start-up has developed into one of the most progressive international companies in the field of separation technology. Our team now consists of over 50 employees. And the trend is rising. One of the most important reasons for our success is our unbridled curiosity for solutions that do not yet exist. That’s why we never stop being curious and incorporating the latest trends into our work.
However, our curiosity is not just about technology, but also about the people with whom and for whom we develop our solutions. We are curious about their experiences, their expertise and, above all, the challenges we can help them with. Because we love challenges. And we love finding solutions to these challenges even more and, if necessary, adapting our existing products so that they precisely meet the individual requirements of our customers.
How do we achieve this? By living our claim “Your Companion”. Trusting communication, honest exchange and a partnership of equals are fundamental for us to develop excellent solutions for and with our customers. That is why we are in close contact with our customers and also work together with leading research institutions such as the Technical University of Munich, the Helmholtz Center Dresden-Rossendorf and the Leibniz Institute in the development of innovative membranes and highly selective separation technologies. We manufacture our products to the highest quality standards at our headquarters in Radeberg near Dresden. With branches in Germany and Austria and a growing international sales network, we supply top-quality products “Made in Germany” all over the world.