Vital Lyfe's Access Portable Watermaker Named TIME's Best Invention
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TORRANCE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Vital Lyfe's portable watermaker, Access, has been named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2026, a list that highlights 300 extraordinary innovations transforming our lives. This recognition underscores the company's commitment to addressing global water scarcity through innovative technology.
Access, the first generation watermaker from Vital Lyfe, is a user-friendly and cost-effective system that can generate filtered water from any naturally occurring water source, including seawater. The process is simple, intuitive, and requires only a push-button operation. Designed for a wide range of applications, Access caters to off-grid exploration, maritime environments, rural living, disaster relief organizations, and emergency response scenarios.
The system is now available for pre-order and will begin shipping later this year. Access is poised to make a significant impact by enabling individuals and communities to produce their own water, thereby enhancing resilience and access to clean water.
In compiling this year's list, TIME solicited nominations from its editors and correspondents around the world through an online application process. The selection criteria included originality, efficacy, ambition, and impact. Access was chosen for its potential to revolutionize water production and distribution, making it a standout among the 300 innovations featured.
Vital Lyfe is a water technology company that builds scalable, portable water filtration systems designed to increase global access to clean water. By combining advanced engineering, efficient manufacturing, and a mission-driven approach, Vital Lyfe aims to redefine how fresh water is produced and distributed around the world.