Digitalisation in drinking water installations - A factor for greater convenience, efficiency and hygiene
Discussion about the following questions: To what extent can a connected drinking-water installation contribute to improved hygiene? / Digitalisation and water efficiency: how do they go together? / What is meant by ‘convenience’ in this connection?
40 percent of Germans use smart-home-ready appliances – and the trend continues upwards. This applies in particular to the fields of entertainment and communication, energy management and security. Drinking-water installations, however, are apparently not the focus of attention and hardly any use is made of their potential – which is surprising.
Thus, taps can dispense much more than just water. They are digital high-tech products that offer impressive evidence of the sector’s innovativeness. In this connection, manufacturers of branded products are focusing more and more on people and their needs. Their aim is to create genuine value added, as well as offer greater safety and efficiency together with improved health and more energy.
Dr Michael Rehse (Gebr. Kemper), Oliver D. Gessert (Franke Aquarotter) and Wolfgang Burchard (VDMA Fittings) discuss various aspects of this subject, including questions such as: To what extent can a connected drinking-water installation contribute to improved hygiene? / Digitalisation and water efficiency: how do they go together? / What is meant by ‘convenience’ in this connection?
Additionally, the discussion participants want to take an expert look at the factors that influence the pace of digitalisation in the sanitation industry.