In the global effort to reduce carbon emissions and meet climate goals, companies like Airthium are leading the way with innovative solutions for carbon-free industrial heat production. Based in France, Airthium is developing a new generation of high-temperature heat pumps that promise to be clean, efficient, and cost-effective for key industrial applications.
Revolutionary technology
At the core of Airthium’s value proposition is a heat pump capable of reaching temperatures of up to 550°C, designed for industries such as food and beverage, paper, automotive, and mining. This technology converts electricity into heat with record-breaking efficiency, completely eliminating the carbon emissions associated with traditional boilers and dryers.
3DEXPERIENCE at the core of the company
To effectively and efficiently bring its product to market throughout its entire lifecycle, Airthium relies on the Equipment Digital Continuity solution of the cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE platform. This platform not only streamlines design and product data management (PDM), but also fosters a collaborative environment that enables engineers and designers to work from anywhere, at any time.
Franck Lahaye, COO and co-founder of Airthium, highlights: “When we were evaluating CAD software options, we knew we needed robust product data management to move our designs forward without risk or complexity. The 3DEXPERIENCE platform provides us with an excellent foundation to grow and, eventually, deploy a full product lifecycle management system across the entire company.”
Cloud benefits and startup support
Airthium joined the 3DEXPERIENCE for Startups program to access enterprise-grade cloud solutions without impacting its initial budget. This included training and comprehensive support from Dassault Systèmes experts, which proved essential during implementation and process development.
The cloud-first approach has also been a strategic decision for Airthium, enabling secure access to product data from any location and device without the need for dedicated IT infrastructure. This not only optimizes operational costs but also enhances collaboration among all stakeholders while protecting the company’s intellectual property.
Future vision and environmental impact
Looking ahead, Airthium aims not only to decarbonize industrial heat production, but also to expand its technology into renewable electricity generation and seasonal energy storage systems.
Conclusion
Airthium exemplifies how technological innovation, supported by advanced platforms such as 3DEXPERIENCE, can play a critical role in decarbonizing key industrial sectors. Its commitment to efficiency, sustainability, and collaboration demonstrates how the right technology solutions can drive meaningful change toward a cleaner, more sustainable future.
To access the full Airthium case study on the Dassault Systèmes website, click here.
For more information about Airthium, visit its official website here.
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