Hydronauten zu Gast bei "We talk IoT" – Episode 68
We had the special opportunity to appear as guests on the 68th episode of the podcast “We talk IoT.” Under the title “Shush Money: How Hydronauten’s Silent Pumps Save Millions in Energy Costs,” Johannes Büker and Paul Werner answered questions about the challenges and solutions surrounding energy-efficient pump systems.
Key topics of the episode:
Energy savings through innovation: Pumps consume about 10% of all electricity in the EU. Our QuietHydro technology uses principles of active noise cancellation to retrofit existing pump systems, making them quieter and up to 25% more efficient at the same time.
Double impact: In addition to saving energy, our technology reduces harmful vibrations that can affect infrastructure and quality of life. This opens new possibilities for grid stabilization in the context of the energy transition.
Practical experience: On the podcast, Johannes and Paul share how our solutions are already being successfully used in wastewater treatment and how intelligent pumps could help prevent power outages—such as those recently experienced on the Iberian Peninsula.
Episode highlights:
From university research to business success
The double challenge: vibrations and energy waste
Noise cancellation in hydraulic systems
Miniaturization of signal processing and use of AI
Plug-and-play retrofitting for existing infrastructure
Pump systems as building blocks for renewable energy and grid stabilization
Predictive maintenance and condition monitoring
Many thanks for this platform and the inspiring conversation!
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the entire “We Talk IoT” team, especially Stefanie Ruth Heyduck and Florian Mühl, for the invitation, the professional discussion, and the opportunity to present our vision of a more sustainable and quieter industry to a broad audience. The open exchange and interest in our technology are both motivation and confirmation for us.
Here’s the link to the episode.
The podcast is released regularly. Special thanks also to Avnet Silica for the opportunity to participate in the Advanced Electronics Challenge 2025.
