ICCPP’s Gene Tree nano-microcrystalline ceramic vaporizer core won China CE Magazine’s Pioneer Technology Award 2021.
Launched in September 2021, Gene Tree is the first “0 powder definition” ceramic core in the vapor industry. The manufacturing process is designed to eliminate dust and thus avoids the harm caused by powder falling of ordinary ceramic cores.
The high-void porous structure of the Gene Tree core, combined with the application of food-grade lipophilic rare earth oxide, gives it excellent e-juice “guiding and locking” ability. It not only enhances stability and prolongs the product’s lifespan, but also prevents leakage, dry burns and explosions while optimizing flavor.
According to ICCPP, the product’s self-developed heating slurry is more consistent with the thermodynamic properties of porous ceramics, greatly reducing the phenomenon of core slurry. Even after 4,000 tests of dry burning at 2.5 watts, the heating film and resistance value remained intact. The service life of dry burning at 6 watts is up to five times that of other products.
China CE Magazine is an influential publication in China’s electronic consumer goods industry.
The Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act has caused issues for some businesses trying to navigate the new regulatory landscape. PactAct POS says it now offers a cloud-based software that includes integration with major e-commerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce and WooCommerce to help businesses remain in legal operation, according to a company press release.
“Pact Act vape compliance can be an overwhelming process for companies,” explained Terrence Johnathan, vice president of shipping and logistics for PactAct POS. “In some cases, the requirements are causing small businesses to shut down or stop shipping directly to consumers, which is hurting both consumers and manufacturers.”
PactAct POS provides registration, reporting, shipping and logistics, and government relations services.
PactAct POS is also releasing the PACT Act Survival Guide for 2022, a free e-book that focuses on PACT Act planning and strategies for 2022 and beyond.
“There are so many hoops to jump though,” said Johnathan. “We’ve worked with clients dealing with the vape mail ban [and] every kind of scenario, and we’ve been with them every step of the way. These companies don’t have to go at it alone. They just need to ask for help.”
PactAct POS is a cloud-based platform that automates PACT Act compliance for more than 250 businesses.
The FEELM Air is a next-generation vaping solution that uses a new ultra-slim, bionic film ceramic coil.
By Timothy S. Donahue
The vaping industry can’t reach its full potential until the nicotine they provide can be absorbed into the body as effectively as a combustible cigarette. The new FEELM Air fully integrated vaping solution brings the industry one step closer to that goal. The FEELM Air offers several improvements on previous closed system vaping devices, including the next generation of FEELM’s industry leading ceramic coils.
FEELM Air brings together three new innovations for its Ultra-slim Bionic Film ceramic coil, calling the new coil the world’s thinnest ceramic coil vape pod solution. During a launch event in London on Jan. 18, representatives of FEELM and the flagship atomization technology brand’s parent, Smoore International, detailed several of FEELM Air’s technological breakthroughs in the vaping experience, including ultimate design, reliability, flavor and an exceptional interactive experience.
There are three major improvements to FEELM’s latest coil technology that are the cumulative achievements of a team of 500 scientists and nearly 7 years of research, according to FEELM representatives. “FEELM Air is the outcome of cross-disciplinary research, and a revolution to [the] ceramic coil, ” said Frank Han, president of FEELM at opening remark of the launch event. “It replaces the single-layer film with a 7-layer bionic ultra-slim film. The thickness of the film is reduced from 80 micrometers to 2 micrometers, which is 40 times thinner than the last generation.”
The overall improvements of FEELM Air are attributed to the device’s use of a new generation of Ultra-Slim Bionic Film (USBF) ceramic coils, which incorporates a seven-layer composite heating film made of bionic material for the first time in the vaping industry. FEELM representatives said that each layer leads to an equally enhanced functionality.
The second innovation in the USBF coil is its use of a Nanoscale Vacuumed Film-forming Technique to help the heating film distribute heat more evenly across the coil for accurate temperature distribution. The final innovation is a microporous bionic structure that provides smooth ventilation as well as a strong e-liquid locking layer to prevent any leakage.
Additional improvements to FEELM’s USBF coil allow the overall FEELM Air to bring additional major breakthroughs to vaping experience, including an integrated Micro-Electromechanical System (MEMS), the industry’s highest level of energy efficiency and its smallest linear motor, according to FEELM.
“It has the world’s first seven-layer composite heating film made of bionic material. Most of the existing ceramic coils are single-layered, and now we have a seven-layered composite heating film,” a FEELM representative explained to Vapor Voice. “It can improve the harm reduction and improve the energy efficiencies and each layer will lead to a corresponding functionality improvement.”
FEELM Air improves the overall harm reduction performance by 80 percent of previous generation ceramic coils. The numerous major breakthroughs the new device provides include:
The Hybrid Composites Heating Layer and the Nanoscale Protection Layer provide corrosion resistance, thereby reducing the emission of heavy metals by 78.6 percent. The temperature Control Layer with its thermal conductivity can reduce the emission of aldehydes and ketones by 80.7 percent due to localized over-heating.
In terms of energy optimization, FEELM Air boasts the world’s highest energy efficiency of 1.3mg/W, by virtue of three layers of composite materials. The Nano Silver Electro Layer can reduce invalid energy consumption while Porous Thermal Resistance Layer can effectively reduce heat loss.
The patented Microporous Flavor-LockLayer improves average flavor release by 33% percent. It’s terraced temperature zone and multi-layered atomization allow for a tailored flavor release in different temperature zones and produces aerosols in smaller particle size for consumers to taste the flavor thoroughly and allow for a lower lung absorption that previous generation coils.
FEELM Air also uses a second-generation of the company’s “puzzle leak-proof” technology that decreases leakage rates by 237 percent. It introduces an upgraded capillary structure and an innovative choke valve to prevent condensation, alongside a Superabsorbent Lock Layer can effectively prevent e-liquid splashing.
The innovative FEELM Air also uses the world’s smallest linear motor, which offers a unique “Shock-wave Mode”, that allows users to include delicate vibrations that allow consumers to feel the resonance in every puff. The power consumption of vibrations per charge is as low as 0.06 percent (equal to two puffs).
The FEELM Air also has industry’s first superpower management system TOPOWER, which allows for eight hours of vaping with only a 10-minute charge. The energy density is increased by 20 percent and the battery life is increased by 30 percent over previous generations, according to FEELM. The device also adopts an integrated MEMS, which functions as a reliable airflow switch, to improve the sensitivity of the device while preventing mis-activation.
“Ever since the launch of the world’s first black ceramic atomization coil with metallic film in 2016, FEELM has changed the whole competitive landscape, ushering in a new era of ceramic coil. It has largely enhanced harm reduction with accurate heating temperature control and revolutionized vaping experience with smooth and pure taste till the last puff,” said Han. “More importantly, FEELM has effectively addressed the industry’s pain points of leakage and dry hits.”
To keep up with the enhanced vaping experience the FEELM Air provides vapers, the company announced the launch of its second generation of the FEELM taste evaluation model during the FEELM Air launch event. To better understand taste experiences while vaping, FEELM introduced its first taste evaluation model in December 2020 that gave FEELM researchers the ability to describe the taste of atomization scientifically. Composed of four dimensions – flavor, strength, note and vapor – and 51 specific indexes, the model establishes a system to evaluate the human senses of mouth, tongue, nose and throat.
“Now, it’s five dimensions and 65 indexes. It’s more complicated in evaluating aroma, aftertaste, taste/mouthfeel, impact and vapor property. We built up an in-house sensory evaluation team. We have experts with certain backgrounds in tobacco science and vaping taste evaluations,” a FEELM representative said. “They team’s experience in the science of evaluating flavors ranges from 5 years to 13 years. They are the experts in evaluating vape ingredients.”
During the event, Han also announced a brand refresh for FEELM. The new brand concept is composed of five words: Feel, Engine, Exploration, Lifestyle and Memory, echoing the five letters of the brand’s name. He has also unveiled the new logo, which has the contour of ceramic coil in the shape of a window. It symbolizes “FEELM’s Window to Ultimate Sensation”, said Han. “The ‘open window’ stands for the infinite pursuit of a better sensory experience, representing FEELM’s commitment to ultimate sensation.”
The FEELM Air may be the bridging device that brings vaping magnitudes closer to the nicotine delivery and sensory experience combustible cigarette smoking offers, only in a format that Public Health England has said is 95 percent safer. It’s too early to tell, but the FEELM Air may motivate an even greater number cigarette smokers to switch to vaping than previous devices.
“Vaping devices loaded with FEELM atomizers have been exported to over 50 countries in Europe, America, East Asia, Africa and Oceania with an accumulated sales volume of over 3 billion pieces,” Han said. “FEELM has never stopped the constant exploration for ultimate sensation. By virtue of FEELM Air, equipped with the Ultra-Slim Bionic Film Ceramic Coil, FEELM is ready to drive another paradigm shift in the global vaping industry, leading the second sensory revolution of ultra-slim devices and ceramic coils.”
Typical vaping devices use a coil made of resistance wire. Instead, the new Surge vaping device uses an ultrasonic vaping chip that vibrates 3 million times per second. The ultrasonic vibrations split the e-liquid into a cloud of vapor, without the use of a traditional heating wire.
Credit: Surge
“Ultrasonic heating creates smaller vapor particles, delivering nicotine content more efficiently for increased satisfaction. Since no wires are heated to produce vapor, dry hits and burnt flavors are eliminated from the vaping experience,” according to a press release. “Additionally, the lower working temperature of the ultrasonic process reduces potential toxin emission and maintains the chemical stability of the e-liquid.”
Surge Vapor hopes that its new approach to vaping technology can maximize harm reduction while increasing satisfaction for vapers.
Surge Vapors initial offering is developed for new vapers trying to quit combustibles. Its lightweight design, automatic draw activation and pre-filled ultrasonic pods currently come in six flavors, which have been specifically developed to pair with ultrasonic technology.
“Our mission was to create new vaping technology, which advances tobacco harm reduction and maximizes satisfaction,” according to the release. “After years of research and development, this is now a reality. We are excited for vapers around the world to experience the next generation of vaping with Surge.”
Voopoo has announced the international launch of the Drag S/X PnP-X Kit. The product features a comprehensive technical upgrade on the basis of Drag S/X and pays tribute to medieval knights.
Drag S/X PnP-X Kit is available in five colors—Shield Gold, Knight Red, Knight Chestnut, Dragon Knight, Eagle Black and Knight Gray.
The metal materials and knob-filling function on the top of the device have been upgraded, and the 510 drip tip can be replaced at any time. It is anti-leakage, more convenient and more flexible, according to Voopoo.
The knight series products also come with an “infinite airflow system” that supports the adjustment of any airway. It is equipped with a powerful GENE.TT chip, and adjustable power ranging from 5-60/80w. The product can be started in 0.001 second.
Respira Technologies plans to submit an investigational new drug application (IND) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 2022 for the world’s first inhalable nicotine-replacement therapy.
“There is a void of innovation in solving the smoking crisis from traditional healthcare companies, and as a result, Big Tobacco is trying to position itself as the solution to the problem they’ve created. At Respira, we believe only our technology can effectively help end the death and disease caused by smoking while simultaneously meeting CDER’s [Center for Drug Evaluation and Research] high standards for both safety and efficacy,” said Mario Danek, CEO and founder of Respira Technologies, in a statement.
“We are very pleased with the productive and collaborative discussion with FDA and have confidence that FDA’s guidance will help us achieve our goal to end the death and disease caused by smoking,” said Danek. “The Pre-IND is just the first of many major milestones Respira will achieve, and we are excited to advance our plans to submit our IND to begin human clinical studies.”
In 2020, the company said it aims to disrupt a $618 billion market dominated by decades-old gums and patches from pharmaceutical companies as well as tobacco companies’ electronic nicotine-delivery devices with a nebulizer that converts nicotine to an aerosol.
Respira’s senior management includes Chief Operating Officer Brian Quigley, who spent 16 years at Altria Group where he was CEO of the smokeless tobacco business from 2012 to 2018.
Smoore’s flagship brand, Feelm, has received a gold award in the product design category of 2021 Muse Design Awards for its ultra-slim disposable vape with ceramic coil, TA15. Feelm is the only brand winning a 2021 Muse Design Award in the atomization field. The Muse Design Awards is an international competition for designers whose craftsmanship leads to paradigm shifts.
As the world’s first disposable ultra-slim pod product equipped with ceramic coil, TA 15 marks the opening of a new ceramic era of disposable vapes, according to Smoore. The Feelm atomization coil inside TA 15 guarantees low power consumption, a stronger vapor and a stable vaping experience. Despite its ultra-slim body, TA15 offers over 300 puffs.
Moreover, TA15 adopts an anti-condensation structure to control the dynamic condition of e-liquid, minimizing leakage and offering a premium user experience.
The slightly arc surface wraps the inner structure compactly forming a 7.5 mm thinnest body. The vertically textured surface makes it comfortable to hold and resists fingerprints. The raised part of TA 15 prevents the mouthpiece from contact with desks and other surfaces for hygiene. It also features a concealed air inlet.
Meanwhile, the highlighted “pixel block” is actually a metal sticker, whose color is changed with flavors and supports customization.
By virtue of unique design and innovation technology, this product has effectively solved the industry’s pain point of leakage without a silicone plug, according to Smoore. Thanks to a breakthrough in materials and structural science, there’s no burnt taste, offering more delicate vapor and purer taste.
“I always put users first and attempt to deeply understand and explore their potential needs,” said Qing Ling, ID Designer of TA15, in a statement. “Driven by design thinking, we combine practicability and minimalism, highlighting the performance of our ceramic coil while making other parts as thin as possible.”
The Muse Design Awards is a part of the Muse Awards Program, which was created by the International Awards Associate (IAA) in 2015. IAA’s aims to honor, promote and encourage creativity by providing a new standard of excellence for evaluating media design production and distribution.
During its UK Media Day at Silverstone Circuit, held yesterday, Shenzhen Smoore Technology Co. announced that its flagship atomization brand, FEELM, is reinforcing its commitment to innovations in atomization technology. The company stated that its atomization coil is the key to the vape product performance and vaping experience.
Credit: FEELM
“Our Group has also made satisfying inroads in the research and development of medical and healthcare vaping products, with more than 1,000 scientists and experts from different backgrounds,” said Smoore’s Chief Scientist Dr. Shi Zhiqiang.
FEELM coil technology features instant and highly efficient atomization, which produces a smooth and pure taste, authentic flavor and high nicotine delivery efficiency, according to FEELM. In 2019, FEELM launched its “FEELM Inside” global authentication trademark. The trademark serves as a symbol of an excellent vaping experience. Today, the “FEELM inside” symbol is on the closed system pods of many of the market-leading vapor brands around the world, such as RELX, NJOY, HAKA, HEXA, and VAPO.
“With the global launch of FEELM in 2016, FEELM has a significant impact on the research and manufacturing of closed vaping products, changing the global vaping industry landscape. The ‘FEELM inside’ symbol today is widely recognized by our partners and consumers as a certification of our commitment to quality, authenticity and high-quality vaping experience,” said Zhiqiang Shi. “Our Group has also made satisfying inroads in the research and development of medical and healthcare vaping products, with more than 1,000 scientists and experts from different backgrounds.”
FEELM alos announced it had opened the industry’s first fully automated closed-pod production line in 2019, realizing zero-staff inspection of product quality. To date, the productivity of a single line can produce 7,200 standard pods per hour, and the annual production capacity of FEELM now surpasses three billion pieces.
As the world’s largest vaping device manufacturer in terms of revenue, Smoore has accounted for 18.9 percent of the total global market share in 2020, according to Frost & Sullivan.
Shenzhen Geekvape Technology Co.’s Safe Fast Charge technology has passed the rigorous Technischer Überwachungsverein (TÜV) test, the company announced in press note.
Products equipped with the technology guarantee safe rapid charging via USB-C in 15 minutes and an ultra-long battery life, according to Geekvape. Equipped with two connected batteries in series, Geekvape’s Safe Fast Charge technology achieved 96.43 percent charging current and battery capacity after more than 300 rounds of TÜV charging and discharging test—outperforming the international standard of 80 percent. The battery component adopts multi-electrode charging and discharging technology, which well balances the temperature and charging efficiency of the batteries and achieves safe fast charge.
“At Geekvape, we adhere only to the most stringent global safety standards. Our Safe Fast Charge technology has been strictly tested by leading independent parties, including the TÜV and FCC. As a result, we can confidently say we have achieved the world’s first fast-charging e-cigarette technology that is truly safe and durable,” said Siner Kong, the product manager of Geekvape.
With a number of different battery brands on the market, the safety, quality and price of each e-cigarette product can vary dramatically. When manufacturers purchase low-cost batteries that have not been vigorously checked and certified, this may lead to safety hazards, particularly when using high-current fast charging technologies.
To ensure the highest level of protection for its consumers, Geekvape only uses its own built-in batteries in its e-cigarette products. Each Geekvape battery cell undergoes tens of thousands of rounds of rigorous tests, including squeezing, short-circuiting, dropping, overshooting, exposure to high temperature, and vibration. The cell is then strictly checked from the manufacturer’s side, resulting in a truly safe and revolutionary fast charging experience.
In addition to TÜV tests, Geekvape’s Safe Fast Charge technology has passed IEC61960 and ICE62133 global battery safety regulation standards.
