diff --git a/neuromllite/NetworkGenerator.py b/neuromllite/NetworkGenerator.py
index 0e2182c..ed5fbb5 100644
--- a/neuromllite/NetworkGenerator.py
+++ b/neuromllite/NetworkGenerator.py
@@ -11,6 +11,7 @@
 import numpy as np
 import os
 import random
+import time
 
 import lems.api as lems  # from pylems
 
@@ -913,6 +914,7 @@ def generate_neuroml2_from_network(
 
     if len(extra_lems_components.components) > 0:
         extra_lems_components.export_to_file(extra_lems_file)
+        time.sleep(0.5)
 
     if validate and format == "xml":
         from pyneuroml import pynml