Innokin and Aquios Labs Introduce Water-Based E-Cigarette Technology

Nov.24.2022
Innokin and Aquios Labs Introduce Water-Based E-Cigarette Technology
Innokin and Aquios Labs continue to impress the e-cigarette industry with their water-based technology, showcased at the UKVIA forum.

The water-based electronic cigarette technology developed by Aquios Labs and Innokin continues to make a significant impact on the e-cigarette industry.


The electronic cigarette industry forum and awards ceremony organized by the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) is an important date on the electronic cigarette industry calendar. On Friday, November 18, 2022, around 300 representatives including policy makers, tobacco harm reduction experts, and electronic cigarette industry representatives gathered to discuss the theme of the event, "Creating a Better Future with Electronic Cigarettes.


Recent accolades include being named "Best Overall E-cigarette Brand" at the 2021 Ecigclick Awards, receiving the "Best Sustainable Development Initiative" award at the 2022 Vapouround Awards, and winning the "Most Innovative Breakthrough" award at the 2022 Golden Leaf Awards. The latter was awarded for introducing water into the development of e-cigarette technology, in collaboration with Aquios Labs.


Innokin has announced the development of a new water-based electronic cigarette, aimed at delivering smoother vapor, faster satisfaction and more accurate flavor while increasing harm reduction potential. These advantages are achieved through the use of a proprietary e-liquid formula with a water content of 30%, combined with new electronic cigarette hardware customized for diluting liquids.


Now, Innokin and Aquios Labs have added another water-based e-cigarette, INNOBAR C1, to their product lineup, and showcased it to industry experts at the UKVIA forum.


The use of water-based technology in electronic cigarettes is rapidly gaining momentum in the global e-cigarette industry. Major brands and harm reduction experts are seeking new methods to enhance the effectiveness of e-cigarette products.


In the UKVIA forum "Innovation in the e-cigarette industry", Benedict Jones, brand manager of Innokin UK, stated: "The process of listening to customer feedback and understanding the challenges they face is at the core of our product strategy. Our goal has always been to reduce the barriers between transitioning smokers and less harmful alternatives.


By incorporating water-based atomization technology, the INNOBAR C1 is able to provide smoother vapor, higher nicotine satisfaction, and reduced dehydration at lower atomization temperatures, while also increasing chemical stability.


Innokin and Aquios Labs have recently launched several disposable electronic cigarette devices using water-based e-cigarette technology, as well as their latest pre-filled pod device, INNOBAR C1. Innokin and Aquios Labs plan to expand their unique water-based e-cigarette product line to cover all segments of the growing e-cigarette market.


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