Incubatrici-Borotto - Model Lumia 8 - Poultry Egg Incubator

Revolutionary Patents

The LUMIA 8 is a tangible symbol of BOROTTO’s continuous innovation, thanks to exclusive patents that attest to its uniqueness and technological excellence.

• Exclusive Design and Model: Reflecting our commitment to creating a product that combines functionality, ergonomics and superior efficiency.
• Advanced Technical Solutions: The result of cutting-edge design, they optimise the success of each incubation cycle through:

1) Universal Egg Holder – A single system for every type of egg

The LUMIA 8 egg holder represents a pioneering milestone in design and functionality, thanks to the innovation introduced by BOROTTO. This system, one of the first in the industry to allow vertical housing of any type of egg, from quail to goose, offers extraordinary flexibility: each housing unit is designed to hold 1 medium/large egg (e.g. hen) or up to 4 small eggs, reaching a total capacity of 32 quail eggs.

Importance of the Vertical Position During Incubation

The vertical position of the eggs during artificial incubation is a crucial factor to guarantee optimal embryonic development and successful hatching. With the tip pointing downwards and the air chamber located at the obtuse pole pointing upwards, the embryo naturally orients itself along the major axis of the egg, positioning itself with its head under the right wing and its beak pointing towards the air chamber.

This positioning facilitates the critical phase known as ‘internal pipping’. During this phase, in the last days of incubation, the chick perforates the membrane of the air chamber to take its first breaths. These initial breaths are essential to activate the metabolism and accumulate the energy necessary to break through the shell and emerge. Correct orientation towards the air chamber allows the chick to access the oxygen necessary to complete embryonic development and successfully start the hatching process.

On the other hand, incubating eggs horizontally, that is, lying on rollers or grills, as happens in old, outdated and obsolete incubators, exposes the eggs to serious risks of embryo malpositioning. In these conditions, the embryo can develop with its head facing the tip of the egg, far from the air chamber. This error compromises the chick’s first vital breaths, blocking the hatching process and condemning it to remain trapped, often with fatal results.

These systems, a legacy of old technologies, are far from the efficiency and safety offered by modern solutions such as the LUMIA 8, which with its vertical housing guarantees natural development, successful hatching and innovation.

In addition, the unique design of this egg holder keeps the eggs separate and spaced, avoiding any contact between them. This detail significantly reduces the risk of bacterial transmission and guarantees controlled thermal ventilation, essential for uniform embryonic development. Inspired by the best industrial incubators, the system optimises space, reduces energy consumption and guarantees higher hatching rates than traditional horizontal systems.

This egg-holding system reflects BOROTTO’s commitment to creating tools of excellence to support life. With a perfect balance between advanced technology and respect for natural biological processes, the LUMIA 8 universal egg-holding system confirms BOROTTO’s role as a leader in innovation and in the promotion of life through cutting-edge solutions.

2) External Water Refill System with ‘Dust Stop’ Antimicrobial Plugs

Water can be added easily through two external openings, avoiding the need to open the incubator and preserving the humidity level. Dust Stop caps, enriched with silver ions, prevent contamination from bacteria and dust, guaranteeing a hygienic and safe environment for the eggs.

3) ThermoGuard Elite™ System – Dynamic Insulation for a Perfect Microclimate

The LUMIA 8 is equipped with the ThermoGuard Elite Ventilation System, an exclusive and patented technology designed to create innovative thermal insulation. This system combines a precision axial fan with the advanced design of the incubator itself to offer unparalleled performance.

Main features:

• The fan draws air from the centre and channels it along the inner walls, where the aerodynamic design of the incubator creates a uniform barrier of warm air.
• This configuration not only minimises heat loss, but also forms a kind of dynamic insulation that protects the internal microclimate, allowing the PID BioMimic System to operate without interference.

Thanks to this synergy between technology and design, ThermoGuard Elite optimises energy efficiency and guarantees exceptional thermal stability. The result is a perfectly balanced environment that favours embryonic development and maximises the success of hatching.

4) PID BioMimic System™ – Intelligent Technology for the Perfect Development of Life

The PID BioMimic System is a patented technology designed to replicate, with unprecedented precision, the natural conditions of incubation. Equipped with an advanced PID microprocessor, the system dynamically regulates air movement and temperature in response to the inclination of the eggs, ensuring that each egg receives optimal physiological temperature variations during the different stages of incubation.

As the embryo develops, metabolic activity inside the egg increases, producing endogenous heat. In the final stages of incubation, this activity can cause the surface temperature of the shell to rise to 38-39°C. The PID BioMimic System recognises this physiological dynamic and adjusts the air temperature inside the incubator in real time. In this way, it prevents overheating and maintains an ideal thermal environment for embryonic development until hatching.

This technology also takes into account the natural thermal conditions observed during incubation:

• The upper surface of the egg, in contact with the hen, can reach 39-40°C.
• The lower part, more exposed and in contact with materials such as straw, tends to remain around 35-36°C.

These controlled thermal variations are essential to stimulate optimal embryonic development, in perfect harmony with what happens in nature. As a result, the PID BioMimic System outperforms traditional incubators, ensuring superior hatching results.

Thanks to the surgical precision of the PID BioMimic System, each temperature parameter is regulated with extreme accuracy, eliminating the need for internal thermometers that could provide inaccurate readings. This intelligent system offers a balanced and dynamic environment, fully respecting the natural physiology of the eggs.

The result is optimised incubation that faithfully reproduces natural conditions, allowing perfect embryonic development, in full respect of nature itself.

INCUBATOR DETAILS

Biomaster® Certified Protection and Advanced Insulation: Unrivalled Innovation and Safety

BOROTTO was the first company in Italy to introduce the revolutionary Biomaster® protection in incubators, an innovation that has redefined the industry standards for antibacterial protection and thermal insulation.

The LUMIA 8 is made of thermo-insulating ABS, an innovative material that offers superior insulating power compared to traditional materials such as wood or similar solutions. ABS ensures optimal thermal insulation, limiting heat dispersion and reducing energy consumption. Thanks to its resistance, impermeability and durability, it guarantees constant performance even in the most delicate conditions, creating a protected environment for the incubation process.

The addition of the internationally certified and recognised Biomaster antibacterial provides active and permanent protection against the proliferation of bacteria and pathogens, eliminating up to 99.99% of surface bacteria.

Thanks to this combination of innovation and advanced materials, also used in the medical and food sectors, LUMIA 8 guarantees a sterile, safe and perfectly isolated environment, drastically reducing the risk of contamination and optimising the efficiency of the incubation process.

BOROTTO, a pioneer in the introduction of Biomaster technology and the use of thermo-insulating ABS, continues to preserve and protect life, offering a product that combines antibacterial protection, innovation and advanced insulation. Each hatching is thus transformed into a triumph of success, with the guarantee of a protected, certified and perfectly insulated environment.

RandomFlex Motion System™ – Automatic Egg Tilting System

The LUMIA 8 is equipped with the RandomFlex Motion System, an innovative automatic tilting system designed to promote healthy and uniform embryonic development. This mechanism reproduces the natural movements of the mother hen during incubation, which periodically moves the eggs with its beak and body to change their inclination.

The advanced microprocessor of the RandomFlex system precisely controls the inclinations, adapting them to the different phases of incubation. This approach perfectly imitates natural behaviour, optimising embryonic metabolism and maximising the chances of successful hatching.

Natural Static Humidification System

The optimal humidity for embryonic development is generated through a natural static evaporation system. Precision grooves are machined into the bottom of the incubator, designed with an advanced geometry that optimises the release and uniform distribution of humidity. This patented design guarantees constant control of the humidity level for the entire incubation phase, faithfully replicating natural conditions and ensuring an ideal environment for each cycle of embryonic development.

Maximum Internal Visibility

The transparent, heat-insulating lid guarantees complete and continuous visibility of the inside of the incubator. Made with high-performance materials, the lid protects the internal microclimate from heat dispersion and allows constant monitoring without the need to open the incubator, thus avoiding alterations in temperature and humidity that are essential for embryonic development.

Chicks Always Saved – Emergency feeding with LUMIA 8

LUMIA 8 guarantees the continuity of the incubation process even in emergency situations. In case of a power outage, it can be easily connected to the car cigarette lighter using the supplied cable. This innovative system protects the eggs, maintaining optimal temperature and humidity conditions, ensuring the survival of the embryos and peace of mind for the breeder in all circumstances.

Lowest Consumption in its Category – Save with LUMIA 8, Protect Nature

LUMIA 8 is the incubator with the lowest energy consumption in its category, clearly distinguishing itself from the alternatives on the market. Thanks to its advanced design and intelligent PID control, it optimises the energy required for operation, minimising consumption without ever compromising performance. This superior energy efficiency not only reduces running costs, but also results in an extremely low environmental impact, making LUMIA 8 an example of sustainability, innovation and respect for nature.

Global Excellence Certifications: Nature at the Centre of Borotto Technology

BOROTTO incubators are not just simple tools, but the result of a deep commitment to harmony between advanced technology and respect for life. Unique in the world, these machines boast the prestigious UL-CSA certification, a symbol of international safety and reliability. This is accompanied by the company’s UNI EN ISO 9001 TUV certification, which attests to BOROTTO’s constant commitment to innovation and quality.

Every certification, every award and recognition – conferred by veterinary institutions, specialised centres and global researchers – testify to the credibility and superiority of BOROTTO solutions. This brand represents a philosophy that looks beyond technological efficiency: BOROTTO is synonymous with love for life and nature.

Choosing BOROTTO means not only relying on the highest international standards, but also supporting a company that transforms every birth into an act of love for the natural world.

Conclusion

Thanks to its certifications of excellence, advanced technology and innovative design, LUMIA 8 is much more than just an incubator: it is the essence of life. Every detail is designed to transform incubation into an extraordinary experience, accessible to everyone. With BOROTTO, every hatching becomes a celebration of nature, a moment of success and wonder, which encompasses our passion for innovation and respect for life itself.

BOROTTO IS LIFE.The LUMIA 8 is not just a choice: it is the answer for those looking for reliability, precision and maximum success in every incubation. Because life deserves the best.