A turning point in the world of hot drinks: the American company launches Ohmic Array technology that instantly heats water, saving 30% of energy and saying goodbye to scaled-up systems

Milan, October 17 – The nightmare of energy inefficiencies, costly management, and unexpected breakdowns is over. At Host Milano, the global trade fair for the restaurant and hospitality industry, scheduled for October 17-21, 2025, the American company OhmIQ, a world leader in ohmic technology, announces the end of a centuries-old problem in liquid heating: limescale buildup. This is a momentous breakthrough which, thanks to small but powerful devices, ensures significant savings in time, water and energy, while extending the useful life of the machines: the water heats up in just 40 seconds, and the annual savings on the bill amount to a minimum of €985.

Playing on the date's ominous symbolism, the company symbolically celebrates a sacrilegious funeral and presents its two innovative solutions, ideal for coffee machines: InstIQ and SteamIQ. Thanks to Ohmic Array Technology (OAT), these two systems offer instant heating and maximum precision. Most importantly, they drastically reduce limescale within the system, significantly reducing maintenance requirements.

"At OhmIQ, we're revolutionizing liquid heating with our patented ohmic technology, providing fast, energy-efficient solutions that reduce waste, improve performance, and can transform entire supply chains, from food and beverage to real estate," says Frederique Pirenne , CEO. "With our solutions, fluids can be heated faster and with unprecedented precision - a benefit for both the consumer and the planet."

The secret lies in Ohmic Array Technology (OAT), which uses electrodes and electronic controls to safely pass current through the liquid, converting electrical energy into thermal energy for instant and efficient heating. This ensures that no part of the heater exceeds the desired temperature, eliminating mineral deposits (scaling) that cause inefficiencies and failures, and significantly extending the life of the equipment. The liquid temperature is also electronically monitored and adjusted 60 times per second: this precision ensures a reduction in energy consumption of up to 30% compared to traditional systems. Direct heating avoids the need to constantly keep several litres of water hot, acting only when necessary, and prevents the risk of leaks due to limescale.

At Host, OhmIQ will unveil two systems destined to once and for all overturn the rules in the Food & Beverage and Hotel sectors: InstIQ is the compact, tankless water heating system ideal for coffee machines, hot beverage dispensers, and commercial equipment. Water is heated significantly faster than conventional systems, while Ohmic technology eliminates limescale buildup. Compact, easy to integrate, and maintenance-free, InstIQ helps coffee professionals reduce costs, improve appliance reliability, and focus on what matters most: offer great coffee because it is prepared with fresh water that has not been heated for hours in tanks.

SteamIQ is the high-performance steam solution, designed for particularly demanding applications such as espresso machines, roasters, steam ovens and food preparation equipment: it reaches steam production faster than conventional systems, supporting reliable performance even with different workloads, increasing the life of the equipment and reducing the risk of mechanical failures thanks to the absence of moving parts.

“Within a decade, ohmic heating will be a leading technology integrated into most new heating systems produced around the world,” concludes Frederique Pirenne .

OhmIQ awaits you at Host Milano from 17 to 21 October, PAV 8P Stand L24 , to celebrate the 'rediscovery of hot water', witness the end of limescale and the beginning of a new era for heating liquids.

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1 Internal tests carried out with InstIQ on approximately 400 ml of water in espresso coffee machines on a single-phase circuit demonstrate that it heats water from 5°C to 94°C using 30AMP in 40 seconds and can then continue providing that temperature with a 1°C margin.
2 Estimate subject to change, based on internal tests referring to a 3.0 kW appliance kept on standby for 9 hours per night, considering an average cost of €0.25 per kWh.
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OhmIQ

Founded in 2022 by investment firm IAG Capital Partners and led by a team of highly experienced professionals, OhmIQ holds a portfolio of 136 patents for the use of ohmic technology. Headquartered in North Charleston, South Carolina, the company is committed to building partnerships to make ohmic technology accessible to as many businesses and organizations as possible, sparking positive and lasting change. OhmIQ solutions are not only technologically cutting-edge, but also embody a deep commitment to the environment: they ensure waste reduction on multiple levels, saving energy, costs, and material waste.

For further information:

OhmIQ Press Office

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