In this exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the ALTAIR V5 project, we invite you to discover how 2 of our in-house experts, Audrey Chardonneau and Christophe Stehlin, turned life cycle insights into one of the most advanced eco-designed water meters on the market.
From Data to eco-design: rethinking the water meter
When Audrey Chardonneau, Ecodesign Engineer, joined Diehl Metering, she brought with her a scientific mindset and a deep commitment to environmental performance.
“One of our first steps was to conduct a complete life cycle analysis of the previous model, the ALTAIR V4,” Audrey explains. “This gave us a clear roadmap for reducing environmental impact without compromising on technical performance.”
The result is the ALTAIR V5: a smart, more compact, and future-ready meter that reduces carbon footprint by up to 48%.
Engineering to reduce environmental impact: the role of design
For Christophe Stehlin, a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with over 14 years at Diehl Metering, the challenge was not just in improving efficiency: it was in rethinking the product architecture.
“We try to create the most simple, efficient and compact, product. In a few words, we have designed a product that performs better with fewer resources.” Christophe says.
Key innovations include:
- Partial use of bio-sourced materials wherever possible
- Reduced energy consumption during production
- Enhanced resistance to chlorinated water
- Easy smart meter upgradeability
Designed for today, evolving for tomorrow
The ALTAIR V5 is available in both brass and composite versions, and it's ready to meet the needs of utility providers around the world. It fits perfectly into a future-oriented water management strategy: adaptable, precise, and environmentally responsible.
“This project shows how engineering and sustainability can work hand in hand,” Audrey adds. “And it’s only the beginning.”
Go further: watch the full interview
Would you like to hear directly from Audrey and Christophe about their project? In this interview, they present their eco-design journey, the lessons learned from the project and their vision of the future of sustainable water metering.
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