DuPont Launches High Performance FilmTec™ Hypershell™ Element for More Energy Efficient and Productive Dairy Processing

New FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 reverse osmosis element delivers enhanced productivity and performance, enabling high-quality dairy products

WILMINGTON, Del., June 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont today announced the launch of FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element—an advanced reverse osmosis (RO) solution engineered to meet the evolving needs of the dairy processing industry.

As dairy producers face increasing pressure to improve efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and maintain high product quality, FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element supports the production of high-quality dairy products that meet consumer demands for both performance and nutritional value.

Designed specifically for the concentration and polishing of dairy process streams—including milk, whey, and lactose—this new RO element delivers exceptional performance, energy savings, and operational longevity. Advancements to the membrane performance are providing up to 50 percent higher productivity and flow, or up to 50 percent less energy demand when operating at the same flux as other dairy membrane elements on the market, reducing both energy consumption as well as operating costs.  

"FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element represents a significant advancement in membrane technology for dairy applications," said Noel Carr, Global Dairy Market Leader for DuPont Water Solutions. "With its innovative membrane chemistry and expanded active area, it empowers producers to achieve higher yields, lower costs, and more sustainable operations, contributing to an overall decrease in operational greenhouse gas emissions."

FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element delivers a range of key benefits that make it an ideal choice for dairy applications. Its expanded active membrane area boosts both productivity and element flow, while its ability to operate at lower energy demand—without compromising flux—can translate to significant operational cost savings. Designed to enhance the product quality and yield for milk, whey, and lactose streams, the element also supports higher recovery rates in polishing systems, creating less wastewater. Its extended membrane life and reduced replacement frequency contribute to lower overall costs. Furthermore, the FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element can ensure lower CAPEX and OPEX through higher efficiency and reduced chemical usage.

DuPont introduced the new reverse osmosis element to the market at the Membrane Technology Forum USA—a conference hosted by Dairy Foods showcasing innovations in commercial membrane technology. Dr. Jie Song, a Lead Research Scientist with DuPont, presented research on the cost-effectiveness of FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element, and how the innovative chemistry and element design can provide significant improvement on productivity and energy savings without sacrificing product quality.

On July 10, 2025, DuPont will host an educational webinar discussing the capabilities of FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element and how its increased performance and productivity can help optimize dairy processing. Register here.

Learn more about FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element and the broader DuPont dairy processing portfolio.

FilmTec™ Hypershell™ XP RO-8038 element is a part of DuPont's broader portfolio of membrane and ion exchange technologies designed to support the life sciences and food industries. Our extensive range of products, technical expertise, manufacturing excellence, continuous innovation, and global reach provide solutions to address application and process challenges, facilitating cost-effective, efficient, and sustainable operations.

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