We talk IoT – The Internet of Things Business Podcast
Avnet Silica
74 episodes
1 week ago
The We talk IoT podcast keeps listeners updated on the most important developments in the world of the internet of things, iIoT, artificial intelligence, and cognitive computing. Our guests are leading industry experts, business professionals, and experienced journalists as they discuss some of today’s hottest tech topics and how they can help boost your bottom line.
You can follow We talk IoT – the Internet of Things Business podcast anywhere you get your podcasts.
About the host
Stefanie Ruth Heyduck is a science and tech journalist with over 20 years of experience. She has worked for renowned magazines, research institutions, and tech companies. Also, she is an experienced communications consultant and supports her clients with digital and content strategies and new work transformations.
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The We talk IoT podcast keeps listeners updated on the most important developments in the world of the internet of things, iIoT, artificial intelligence, and cognitive computing. Our guests are leading industry experts, business professionals, and experienced journalists as they discuss some of today’s hottest tech topics and how they can help boost your bottom line.
You can follow We talk IoT – the Internet of Things Business podcast anywhere you get your podcasts.
About the host
Stefanie Ruth Heyduck is a science and tech journalist with over 20 years of experience. She has worked for renowned magazines, research institutions, and tech companies. Also, she is an experienced communications consultant and supports her clients with digital and content strategies and new work transformations.
Shush Money: How Hydronauten's Silent Pumps Save Millions in Energy Costs – We talk IoT #68
We talk IoT – The Internet of Things Business Podcast
28 minutes 9 seconds
4 months ago
Shush Money: How Hydronauten's Silent Pumps Save Millions in Energy Costs – We talk IoT #68
In this episode, we conclude our special series on the Advanced Electronics Challenge with the winners themselves: Johannes Büker, CEO, and Paul Werner, CTO of Hydronauten GmbH. Their innovative solution addresses a significant hidden energy drain – pumps consume approximately 30% of the EU's electricity.
Hydronauten addresses two critical challenges simultaneously: reducing harmful vibrations that damage infrastructure and residents' quality of life while dramatically improving energy efficiency. Their "quiet hydro technology" applies noise-cancelling principles to pump systems, enabling 20-30% energy savings and opening new possibilities for grid stabilisation.
Johannes and Paul explain how their technology transforms existing pump installations into smart, efficient systems that can help stabilise renewable energy grids. The conversation reveals how pump-based grid stabilisation could have prevented recent power outages in Spain and Portugal and why this overlooked technology represents a crucial piece of the renewable energy puzzle.
#pumptechnology #energyefficiency #gridstability #renewableenergy #iot #wetalkiot #noisecancelling #smartgrid
Summary of this week's episode:
02:15 Meet Hydronauten: From University Research to Commercial Success
04:30 The Dual Problem: Vibrations and Energy Waste in Pump Systems
06:45 How Noise-Cancelling Technology Works in Hydraulic Systems
09:20 Advanced Electronics Challenge: Miniaturising Signal Processing
12:10 AI and Data Analytics: Optimising Pump Performance
15:30 Compatibility with Existing Infrastructure: Plug-and-Play Solutions
17:45 Grid Stabilisation: Using Pumps to Balance Renewable Energy
21:30 Real-World Impact: Wastewater Treatment Success Story
24:15 The Spain-Portugal Grid Crisis: How Pumps Could Have Helped
26:40 Predictive Maintenance and Condition Monitoring Capabilities
Show notes:
Johannes Büker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-johannes-b%C3%BCker-9800b9126/
Paul Werner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-werner-b163162b1/
Hydronauten: https://hydronauten.de/
Advanced Electronics Challenge 2025: https://my.avnet.com/silica/resources/training-and-events/event/baystartup-challenge-advanced-electronics-2025/
Previous Advanced Electronics Challenge episodes:
CiX Greentech (Water Purification): https://we-talk-iot.podbean.eu/e/diamonds-are-forever-pfas-not-how-cix-greentech-purifies-water-%e2%80%93-we-talk-iot-66/
Belle Health (Women's Health Technology): https://we-talk-iot.podbean.eu/e/cycle-breakers-how-belle-healths-smart-ring-is-transforming-womens-health-%e2%80%93-we-talk-iot-67/
Listen to the "We Talk IoT "Soundtrack on:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/05MOV4OV2MH2in2txsAGtG?si=ad08112cb8d443f4
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-NvQ6VJYtE&list=PLLqgVFfZhDRVYmpEqbgajzDvGL4kACRDp
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We talk IoT – The Internet of Things Business Podcast
The We talk IoT podcast keeps listeners updated on the most important developments in the world of the internet of things, iIoT, artificial intelligence, and cognitive computing. Our guests are leading industry experts, business professionals, and experienced journalists as they discuss some of today’s hottest tech topics and how they can help boost your bottom line.
You can follow We talk IoT – the Internet of Things Business podcast anywhere you get your podcasts.
About the host
Stefanie Ruth Heyduck is a science and tech journalist with over 20 years of experience. She has worked for renowned magazines, research institutions, and tech companies. Also, she is an experienced communications consultant and supports her clients with digital and content strategies and new work transformations.
