One SIM to rule them all: How eUICC transforms IoT connectivity - We talk IoT #71
In this episode, we dive into eUICC technology with Gregory Laloy, IoT Product Line Director at Thales Cybersecurity and Digital Identity. We explore how embedded Universal Integrated Circuit Cards revolutionise IoT connectivity by eliminating physical SIM management and enabling remote carrier switching.
Gregory explains the technical foundations of eUICC, its impact on global IoT deployments, and why this technology addresses one of the industry's most persistent challenges: connectivity fragmentation. We discuss real-world applications, implementation considerations, and how eUICC opens new possibilities for IoT use cases that span borders and carriers.
From smart meters requiring decades of reliable service to connected vehicles crossing international borders, eUICC enables seamless connectivity management. Gregory shares insights on security considerations, cost benefits, and why this technology is becoming the foundation for serious IoT deployments worldwide.
Discover how this technology transforms device lifecycle management and why eSIM connections are projected to exceed 4.5 billion by 2027.
#eUICC #eSIM #IoT #connectivity #mobile #wetalkiot
Summary of this week's episode:
01:46 Meet Gregory Laloy and Thales Cybersecurity and Digital Identity
02:49 Understanding eUICC technology and connectivity fragmentation
04:37 How eUICC differs from consumer eSIM solutions
06:49 Remote carrier switching and profile management
08:14 Security considerations and regulatory compliance
10:29 Use cases enabled by eUICC technology
12:14 Cost benefits and operational efficiency
14:23 Automotive and cross-border connectivity examples
16:50 Implementation for developers and technical requirements
18:54 Market adoption trends and 4.5 billion projection
21:03 Future developments and post-quantum cryptography
22:11 Recommendations for IoT project implementation
23:47 Gregory's final thoughts on IoT market growth
Show notes:
Gregory Laloy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-laloy-002759/
Thales Cybersecurity and Digital Identity: https://www.thalesgroup.com/en/markets/digital-identity-and-security/mobile/soft-and-cloud-sim
eSIM Market Report: https://kaleidointelligence.com/esim-connections-to-exceed-4-5-billion-in-2027-driven-by-an-expanding-consumer-market-kaleido-intelligence/
Optimising Power Efficiency with IoT:
https://www.podbean.eu/ep/pb-uund9-d4de87
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Keeping trains on track: How AXO Track prevents railway delays with IoT sensors - We talk IoT #70
In this episode, we explore the critical intersection of IoT technology and railway infrastructure with Oliver von Sperber, Managing Director at AXO Track, a German startup transforming railway switch maintenance.
Twenty per cent of train delays stem from switch malfunctions, costing operators millions and frustrating passengers worldwide. Oliver and his team address this challenge through IoT sensors that monitor railway switches in real time, detecting problems before they cause expensive breakdowns.
Oliver brings unique expertise to this problem. He founded AXO Track after running both an investment bank and a sensor technology company. He even completed training as a railway switch mechanic to understand the technical challenges firsthand.
We discuss the journey from manual maintenance to predictive maintenance, the technical challenges of deploying sensors in critical infrastructure, and how smartphone technology has made railway IoT economically viable.
#railway #IoT #predictivemaintenance #infrastructure #sensors #transportation #digitalisation #switches #wetalkiot #smartinfrastructure
Summary of this week's episode:
01:38 Meet AXO Track and the railway delay problem
03:45 Understanding railway switches and failure modes
07:15 Why this technology didn't exist before - smartphone revolution
09:20 IoT sensor technology: vibrations, temperature, and humidity
11:45 Technical challenges: deployment, power, and data processing
14:30 Digitalisation drivers: Green Deal and skilled worker shortage
18:15 European market challenges and infrastructure investment
21:20 Predictive maintenance benefits and efficiency gains
24:45 Research project with Fraunhofer IVI and Eisenbahn-Bundesamt
27:30 Future plans and European expansion strategy
30:15 Role of artificial intelligence in predictive maintenance
32:45 Future of railway IoT technology
Show notes:
Oliver von Sperber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-von-sperber/
AXO Track: https://axotrack.de/en/
AXO Track Blog: https://axotrack.de/en/blog/
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Focus on the Edge: How Videam’s Smart Cameras Solve Real-World Problems - We talk IoT #69
In this episode, we explore the future of computer vision with Tommaso Scuccato and Marco Bergamin from Videam, an Italian startup that brings AI-powered vision systems to the edge.
Videam tackles diverse challenges from ski pass fraud detection to traffic monitoring using custom-built cameras that process AI algorithms locally. Their patented technology avoids facial recognition, instead analysing patterns and features that work even when people wear goggles or face coverings.
Tommaso and Marco discuss their journey from aerospace and automotive engineering to developing polarised sensors that see through windscreen reflections, enabling applications from catching distracted drivers to industrial quality control. We explore why they chose edge processing over cloud solutions and how their partnership with Avnet accelerates hardware development.
Tune in to discover how intelligent cameras transform everyday problems into solved challenges – one frame at a time.
#computervision #ai #edgecomputing #iot #wetalkiot
Summary of this week's episode:
02:15 Meet Videam and the team
03:30 Ski pass fraud detection solution
08:45 Company founding story and patent development
10:20 Aerospace and automotive backgrounds
12:40 Patented algorithm without facial recognition
15:15 Why edge AI beats cloud processing
19:30 Custom camera hardware development
22:45 Polarised sensors and windscreen applications
25:20 Traffic monitoring and industrial use cases
28:10 Backwards compatibility and system integration
29:50 Partnership with Avnet and STM32 development
32:15 Future opportunities in AI vision
34:20 Advice for aspiring developers
35:45 Design considerations for smart cameras
Show notes:
Tommaso Scuccato: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommaso-scuccato-0029a6118/
Marco Bergamin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marco-bergamin-82806753/
Videam: https://videam.it/
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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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/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-NvQ6VJYtE&list=PLLqgVFfZhDRVYmpEqbgajzDvGL4kACRDp
About Avnet Silica:
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Cycle Breakers: How Belle Health's Smart Ring is Transforming Women's Health – We talk IoT #67
In this episode, we explore the cutting-edge intersection of femtech and medical innovation with Victoria Schoeffel and Rafael Schaider from Belle Health, the second-place winners of the Advanced Electronics Challenge at embedded world.
Belle Health tackles one of the most overlooked areas of healthcare: the impact of hormonal fluctuations on women's health. Their solution combines a therapy app with a smart ring to track physiological data, helping women understand and manage premenstrual symptoms, including the severe condition PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder).
Victoria and Rafael discuss the shocking 12-year average diagnostic delay for PMDD, how their technology can reduce this to months, and why women's physiology remains an afterthought in both medicine and electronics development. They explain how their evidence-based approach brings together psychological interventions with real-time physiological monitoring.
Tune in to discover how this German startup is pioneering a data-driven approach to women's health that could transform diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for millions of women worldwide.
#femtech #womenhealth #smartwearables #iot #wetalkiot #PMDD #hormonehealth
Summary of this week's episode:
02:04 Understanding the Problem: Premenstrual Symptoms and PMDD
05:05 The Evolution of Femtech and Recognizing Female Health as Hormonal Health
07:22 Historical Testing Gap: Medical Research Focused on Men
09:20 The Impact of PMDD: Suicidal Ideation and Misdiagnosis
11:12 Belle Health's Solution: App and Smart Ring Technology
14:48 Analysing Female Data Based on Menstrual Cycles vs. Calendar Days
16:31 Current Sensing Technology and Future Hormone Measurement Goals
18:04 Heart Rate Variability Across the Menstrual Cycle
20:47 Reducing the 12-Year Diagnostic Delay for PMDD
23:18 Data-Driven Approach to Treatment Selection
25:48 Digital Health Access in Remote Areas
29:57 Vision for the Future: AI and Personalized Healthcare
33:23 Why Belle Health Joined the Advanced Electronics Challenge
Show notes:
Victoria Schoeffel: https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-schoeffel/
Rafael Schaider: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-schaider/
Belle Health: https://bellehealth.co/
An example of a period pain simulator: https://youtu.be/PuiWm2Lb-hk?si=it0kRhe1406_shR_
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:
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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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