Coroplast Global | Insights | 30 Jul 2025 Strong partnership: mu-zero HYPERLOOP remains on track for success
Mr. Deshpande, Mr. Meyer-Arndt, mu-zero HYPERLOOP has taken another big step forward since our last conversation. What are you particularly proud of?
Arya Deshpande: One major milestone was definitely our second-place finish at the 2024 European Hyperloop Week in Zurich. That proved we can compete technically with the best teams in Europe. Another highlight was our own Hyperlaunch 2025 in June, where we presented our most advanced prototype yet – the result of months of development work.
What are the technical highlights of the new prototype?
Jascha Meyer-Arndt: The key aspects are its safety, modularity, and efficient thermal management. For example, we introduced a new liquid cooling system with 3D-printed heat exchangers – this can cool components from 160 °C to ambient temperature in seconds. We also redesigned the pod to improve cable routing, ventilation, and ease of maintenance.
Coroflex has been with you for several years now. How has the partnership evolved?
Arya Deshpande: Coroflex has become much more than just a sponsor. Their support is very hands-on – whether it’s providing high-voltage cables or giving expert advice on product selection and system integration. Especially in a technically demanding project like Hyperloop, this kind of support is incredibly valuable.
Mr. Meyer-Arndt, as the person in charge of electronics – how important are Coroflex’s products in the system?
Jascha Meyer-Arndt: Coroflex’s high-voltage cables play a central role. Our systems are power-intensive and require high flexibility and durability. Coroflex’s products meet those requirements exactly. It’s crucial for us to rely on high-performance components that function reliably in both competition and testing.
Participating in a technical student initiative such as mu-zero HYPERLOOP offers valuable practical experience. It demonstrates how complex projects are executed collaboratively and helps students establish important industry contacts.
How do you showcase the partnership with Coroflex publicly?
Arya Deshpande: The Coroflex logo is visible on our pod, team shirts, banners, presentations, and of course on our website. At events like Hyperlaunch or the upcoming European Hyperloop Week in Groningen, Coroflex will once again be represented. We believe it’s important to make our partners visible – it also shows our fellow students who believes in us.
How has the mu-zero HYPERLOOP team developed overall?
Jascha Meyer-Arndt: We now have over 60 active members from a wide range of academic disciplines. With our clear structure of nine departments, we work efficiently and can pass on our collective knowledge sustainably. The project runs almost like a small company – with a lot of personal responsibility, but also a genuine culture of innovation.
What is the current focus of the project?
Arya Deshpande: The next few months are all about preparing for the 2025 European Hyperloop Week in Groningen. There, we want to demonstrate once again what’s technically possible with our pod. At the same time, we’re working on topics like heat management, efficient space utilization, and further system integration. Planning for the next season is also underway – with a focus on automation.
Coroflex says thank you for the conversation and wishes you continued success!
As the person responsible for sponsorship this season, it has been a personal great pleasure to have Coroflex by our side. When a company supports you over multiple years, it means much more than just a logo – it’s a genuine sign of trust. For a student team undertaking such a complex project like Hyperloop, this trust is incredibly valuable
Background information on the project
“mu-zero HYPERLOOP” is a student initiative founded in 2020 with the vision of pioneering sustainable mobility systems. The team develops passenger capsules for the so-called “HYPERLOOP” (https://www.hyperlooptt.com/), which float through partially evacuated tubes at near-supersonic speeds. “mu-zero HYPERLOOP” consists of more than 60 students from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Karlsruhe University of Applied Sciences, the University of Stuttgart, and the Stuttgart Media University.
