In this episode, we explore the future of water purification with Timo Fromm and Rudolf Borchardt from CiX Greentech, a German startup tackling one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. CiX has developed a smart, ready-to-use purification module that uses diamond electrodes and electricity to eliminate micropollutants such as pharmaceutical residues, hormones, bacteria, viruses – and persistent chemicals like PFAS. Timo and Rudolf discuss their journey from nanotechnology research to winning third place in the Advanced Electronics Challenge at embedded world 2025. We discuss the science behind their solution, potential industrial applications, and how their technology helps protect water systems and public health. Tune in to learn how deep tech and hardware innovation can drive real impact – one drop at a time. #water #purification #pfas #iot #wetalkiot Summary of this week's episode: 01:38 Meet Six Green Tech 03:11 Understanding PFAS and Water Pollution 03:49 The Journey of Six Green Tech 05:07 Advanced Electronics Challenge 07:47 How the Water Purification Module Works 11:39 Importance of Removing Micro Contaminants 22:23 Future Plans and Applications Show notes: Rudolf Borchardt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rudolfborchardt/ Timo Fromm: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timofromm/ CiX Greentech: https://cixgreentech.de/ Advanced Electronics Challenge 2025: https://my.avnet.com/silica/resources/training-and-events/event/baystartup-challenge-advanced-electronics-2025/ 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 About Avnet Silica: This podcast is brought to you by Avnet Silica—the Engineers of Evolution. You can connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/silica-an-avnet-company/. Or find us at www.avnet-silica.com.

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