Duperon launches SmartWave platform and Gen 4 washer compactor

Duperon Corporation on September 28, 2026, launched the SmartWave screening platform and a new Gen 4 washer compactor to help wastewater facilities handle unpredictable septage loads and high volumes of screenings. The products are designed to reduce maintenance, lower disposal costs and cut operator intervention at receiving stations.

Why it matters: - Septage receiving can change fast, with rags, wipes, FOG, grit and other solids arriving in unpredictable mixes. - Facilities need screening systems that can handle variable loads without constant maintenance or operator attention. - Duperon says the new products are built to improve reliability, lower disposal costs and keep screening lines moving.

What happened: - Duperon Corporation launched the SmartWave Platform and its first product, the SmartWave Septage Receiving screen. - The company also introduced the Gen 4 washer compactor. - The announcement was made September 28, 2026. - Duperon positioned SmartWave as a new screening approach built around controlled-vibration technology.

The details: - The SmartWave Septage Receiving screen is designed to increase solids capture, reduce downstream loading and improve plant performance. - Its controlled vibration creates a wave-like screening motion that separates liquids from solids and keeps captured material moving. - The SmartWave does not use brushes, scrapers or augers that need replacement or routine maintenance. - The screening technology is patent-pending and is designed to minimize FOG smearing and blinding during difficult septage conditions. - The system removes the need for a separate rock trap. - Duperon says that can reduce maintenance, manual debris removal and operator effort. - Each SmartWave system is engineered around site-specific flows, solids loading and operational goals. - The SmartWave is available now through Duperon’s Pilot Test Program. - Municipal facilities can run a two-to-four-week pilot to test their own septage characteristics. - Duperon handles delivery, setup, initial pilot testing, operational training, sampling support, data collection, results analysis and the final test report. - Duperon says the pilot can help facilities evaluate screening performance, solids characteristics and operational considerations before choosing a septage receiving solution. - The Gen 4 washer compactor is built for high-capacity screenings handling. - Its design and auger position differ from Duperon’s other washer compactor models. - The Gen 4 is engineered to wash, compact and convey high volumes of screenings from one or multiple screening systems. - The unit handles dense screenings, grit, rocks and high-organic material. - An integrated sensor monitors debris loading and hydraulic conditions. - The sensor adjusts operating speed and discharge rate to maintain consistent performance. - The Gen 4 comes standard with Duperon’s Discharge Extension Option. - The DEO moves compacted screenings up to 40 feet in any direction, including vertically, without additional conveyor systems. - Duperon says that can reduce equipment and installation costs. - The design also helps manage screenings from systems across multiple levels.

Between the lines: - The launch suggests Duperon is targeting facilities that want fewer mechanical touchpoints and more adaptability as septage quality changes. - The pilot program also gives Duperon a way to prove performance on real-world waste streams before full deployment. - The Gen 4 release signals continued focus on automation and throughput in downstream solids handling, not just initial screening.

What's next: - Facilities interested in the SmartWave can join Duperon’s Pilot Test Program. - Duperon directs customers to duperon.com for more information on the SmartWave, the pilot program and the Gen 4 washer compactor. - Duperon says it will continue designing and manufacturing wastewater technologies in Saginaw, Michigan, for municipal and industrial markets.

The bottom line: - Duperon is betting that wastewater operators want screening systems that handle messy, variable loads with less manual intervention and lower lifecycle costs.