Cold shipping might be the next industry that batteries disrupt
Hannah Sieber secures $14 million for Artyc, introducing Medstow Micro with lithium-ion batteries for precise temperature control in shipping sensitive items. Artyc prioritizes sustainability and plans to expand into food shipping.
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Hannah Sieber, founder of Artyc, has raised $14 million to disrupt the cold shipping industry using battery-powered solutions. Her product, Medstow Micro, utilizes lithium-ion batteries to power a solid-state heat pump, maintaining temperatures for sensitive specimens during shipping. The device includes tracking features and a cellular connection for real-time monitoring. Artyc aims to improve patient access to clinical trials by enabling shipping to diverse locations. Future products will target temperature-sensitive foods. Sieber envisions broader applications beyond healthcare, including partnerships with global health foundations. The company's focus on sustainability includes reusable boxes that reduce carbon footprint and eliminate the need for disposable ice packs. Artyc's innovative approach addresses challenges in shipping to rural areas and aims to simplify logistics for various industries. Sieber's vision extends to creating a more inclusive and efficient shipping ecosystem using battery technology.
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2 comments> She noticed that utilities were spending more on generators and microgrids in wealthier communities, leaving smaller, poorer communities in the lurch. “I saw the impact of what happens during a 56-hour shutoff if you’re a small business and your refrigerator loses power and all of a sudden you have to buy more inventory,” she told TechCrunch. “That was kind of this ‘ah ha’ moment.”
Seems like a decent company, but the title of disrupting anything is absolute TechCrunch typical bs… they do sensitive sample shipping. And their next planned product is a fancy cooler.
> Artyc’s next product will hold five liters, and it’ll likely be targeted at pricey, temperature sensitive foods like herbs, chocolate and wine. Then in 2025, the startup is planning to ship its 25-liter size.
You can really see how she inspired her products based on her experiences in poorer communities :/
Cold shipping truly disrupted and in shambles, I can see the revolution coming. Said nobody.
Between better sealing systems and phase change materials I feel like there's more than a few gems to be had.
Popping a battery on a Pelletier cell or some conventional (but miniature) Carnot cycle contraption just doesn't make sense!
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