In this episode, we explore the future of kitchen efficiency with David Riding from Heatle, a Berlin-based startup revolutionising how we heat liquids through smart induction technology.
Heatle has developed an innovative smart heating system that uses magnetic induction and IoT connectivity to heat liquids directly in their containers, promising energy savings of up to 80% compared to traditional kettles. The system learns user patterns, integrates with smart home ecosystems, and opens new possibilities for subscription-based business models around energy data.
David discusses the journey from aerospace engineering to solving fundamental power electronics problems that previous startups couldn't crack. We explore the technical breakthrough that enabled Heatle to surpass the 300-watt power barrier, the role of energy harvesting in their temperature sensors, and how NFC technology simplifies user interaction.
From Bialetti coffee pots with automatic temperature control to smart hot water bottles, discover how IoT transforms everyday heating into precision experiences. We examine the challenges of marketing to diverse customer segments, the importance of listening to user feedback, and the transition from startup to full European production.
Tune in to learn how hardware innovation, customer collaboration, and smart technology integration create new business opportunities in the connected kitchen ecosystem.
#induction #heating #iot #smartkitchen #energyefficiency #wetalkiot
Summary of this week's episode:
01:46 Meet David Riding and Heatle's Origin Story
03:47 Why Kettles? The Energy Waste Problem
05:33 How Induction Heating Works vs Traditional Kettles
09:10 Breaking the 300-Watt Power Barrier
15:30 NFC Technology and Smart Tea Integration
19:26 Expanding Use Cases: Bialetti Coffee Pots and Beyond
22:35 Smart Home Integration Strategy
24:40 Data Analytics and German Privacy Standards
26:29 Software Updates and Customer Feedback Loops
32:36 Enterprise Integration: Kitchen Counters and Commercial Applications
35:59 Soundtrack Selection: From James Lavelle to Canned Heat
Show notes:
David Riding: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-riding-engineer/
Heatle: https://heatle.de/
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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