NikolaTesla Flame, Elica’s first gas suction plate

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Elica has launched NikolaTesla Flame, an exclusive gas suction plate, which allows to reach the right balance so that the burner flames remain stable without loss of efficiency.

The product has been designed with aesthetics and functionality in mind. It is made of black or gray tempered glass, combined with black cast iron materials. All cast iron components are removable and washable.

The plate has four burners of different sizes, one of which is dual. The double crown has an independent ignition between the large and the small burner, which allows using very small diameter materials for cooking.

It also provides a wider space, for maximum freedom of movement even when using large pots at the same time. The closed cross grates guarantee stability in pans of all sizes, even in woks, thanks to the included accessory.

The gas suction plate has fixed controls of black color to control the burners, while the suction is handled electronically, by means of a continuous rotary control.

NikolaTesla Flame is available in a suction and filter version.

Siemens Appliances discovers the advantages of a connected world

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As every year, Siemens will present its 2019 news in a unique environment at IFA 2019 (stand 101, hall 1.1). Attendees will find the Asian-style cooking zone in Shanghai, the cold range in Cape Town, dishwasher in Paris, design in New York, coffee in Rio, and washing in Berlin, from September 6 to 11.

The main thread of this trip within the Siemens stand will be as a novelty the integration of different collaborating partners in the Home Connect app to control Siemens appliances.

In this area, the possibility of controlling appliances by voice through the most relevant smart speakers of the current market such as Amazon Echo and Google Assistant will be shown. Monitor the remaining time of the dishwasher program from smart watches like LaMetric or prepare a coffee directly from the Fitbit activity wristband in multimedia projections and daily live demonstrations.

It will also present the new version of the Home Connect app will show all the possibilities offered by Siemens connected kitchens.

The Internet of Things has strongly reached the Premium Siemens washing and drying ranges. Now the new iQ800 washer communicates with the iQ800 dryer thanks to the intelligentDry function.

Siemens appliances are distinguished by their exclusive designs and differentiators. A good example is the new American Black Inox refrigerator with integrated cameras, the EQ.9 coffee maker that incorporates a fully touch TFT display and LED lighting, or the Slim ceiling extractor. In addition, the range of ovens is expanded, which means that Siemens has more and more appliances that connect to the mobile.

Attack on Thermomix: Bosch brings multifunction food processor

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Bosch has announced that it will launch a new multifunction food processor with smart home integration at the beginning of next year. This could soon be a serious competitor for the household favorite Thermomix.

The Thermomix has been one of the most popular home appliances for Germans for decades and is now enjoying cult status. In addition to mixing, beating, stirring and crushing, the latest generation of Vorwerk’s multifunction food processor can also be heated up to 160 degrees and perform all kinds of cooking and cooking operations. Other kitchen appliances make the all-rounder look old in the eyes of avid fans. Nevertheless, other home appliance manufacturers are constantly trying to catch up, and this time around, there could actually be a serious competitor to the Thermomix.
Bosch introduces new smart food processor

As part of the IFA, Bosch is presenting a device that should make the hearts of German hobby chefs beat faster. At the fair for household electronics, this year everything revolves around smart homes and appliances, and Bosch wants to bring this approach into German kitchens as well. The “Cookit” is like the Thermomix a multifunction food processor with integrated heat and cooking function. Particularly the connection with the Home Connect App, via which recipes from a large pool can be transferred directly to the device, whereby the Cookit can adjust optimally.
The Cookit from Bosch will be available in early 2020.

Haier Launches Production of the First Chinese Real-time Manufacturing Facility in Europe

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Haier China’s largest consumer electronics and home appliance producer, today announces the launch of production of the Haier Russian Industrial Park and Laundry Appliances Plant in Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia. The new Haier plant, connecting the customer to the factory throughout the manufacturing process, is estimated to be able to produce laundry appliances for up to 200 million users across Russia and other countries in Central Asia and Europe.

Haier Launches Production of the First Chinese Real-time Manufacturing Facility in Europe
Haier Launches Production of the First Chinese Real-time Manufacturing Facility in Europe

“The laundry appliance plant is the first of its kind, as no other Chinese firm has established such a plant in Europe before. We are proud to be the pioneer firm,” Guiwei Sun, General Manager of Russian Laundry Appliance Interconnected Plant, said. “We hope this plant can enhance the supply capacity and meet the increasing demands for laundry appliances in the Russian market.”

Haier to Develop Complete Industry Chain, Aiming to Further Drive Russian Home Appliance Market

Along with the already-existent refrigerator manufacturing plant, the new laundry appliances plant can drive synergistic effects, as Haier is also planning production lines for its other appliances, including air-conditioners and water heaters, in the area. This will eventually culminate in the establishment of an integrated ecological production chain.

“The synergistic effects will benefit not only the local area but also Haier, in that it will reduce cost disadvantages greatly thanks to local production and increased efficiency of distribution,” added Sun.

“Trinity” Localization Model with Focus on Russian Market Requirements and Expectations

The new laundry appliances plant follows Haier’s regional model of international growth. Haier calls this model the “Trinity” localization model of R&D, manufacturing and marketing.

With such a strategy, Haier aims to develop a complete product supply chain when expanding the local market. In this case, Haier has hired local R&D researchers to provide insights of Russian users, including their habits and customs. All these efforts enable Haier to better adapt to the local market and create advantages. Furthermore, the regional economy and employment rate can be boosted with the further development of Haier’s localization.

One of the primary reasons that Haier’s laundry machines are popular amongst Russian users is that Haier can tailor their products to meet the practical needs of local users.

The launch of Haier’s laundry appliances plant in the region also brings confidence to local Haier sales personnel. With the plant, Haier will grow into a long-term, stable strategic partner that local sales personnel can depend on.

In the future, eight Haier manufacturing plants in different categories will be launched in the Russian Industry Park. At that time, this integrated industry park that incorporates home appliance production lines and accommodation, medical, logistics and cultural centers will bring comprehensive benefits to the locals.

Designed using Haier’s innovative 5+7+N concept, the Haier Smart Cloud Solution links seven (7) home solutions in air, water, security, clothes care, entertainment, health and information across five (5) living scenarios — the smart living room, smart kitchen, smart bathroom, smart laundry room and smart bedroom — with customizations based on variable user needs (N) for a comprehensive and intuitive smart home ecosystem.

Hoover AXI will offer Amazon Dash Replenishment

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Hoover, the international brand of the Haier Europe group stands out for its innovative nature that has led it to become a benchmark of trends for more than a hundred years introducing high-tech products with the aim of taking care of people’s well-being, has launched its first washing machine with Artificial Intelligence (AI), product of excellence of the AXI range.

The innovative features of AXI allow the user to control the washing machine thanks to the APP Hoover Wizard, simply using the voice and through intelligent speakers such as Alexa, fully compatible with AXI.

AXI, thanks to the assisted washing program, suggests the most suitable washing program for all types of fabrics and also memorizes those that are more common among users, making cycle selection faster and easier, while geolocation technology checks the weather forecast and defines the best time to do laundry, ensuring the time necessary for drying clothes.

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Not only is it innovative and intuitive, but it is also effective and functional: indeed, AXI’s premium features include Care Dose, automatic detergent and softener dosing up to 21 wash cycles, which together with the Total Care function, perfect emulsion of water and detergent that is injected into the drum penetrating directly into the fibers, guarantees an excellent washing with class A certification. These high-level performance is complemented by a quiet inverter motor, which ensures durability and reliability, drastically reducing the noise level and vibrations during the wash cycle.

In addition, from the end of July, AXI will offer Amazon Dash Replenishment, the Automatic Detergent Replenishment Service through Amazon, so users will never have to worry about buying detergent anymore.Activating the Automatic Detergent Replenishment, supplies will be delivered when necessary: this service can be configured through the Hoover Wizard App and the Amazon account, selecting the detergent that you want to automatically replenish. AXI will measure the amount of detergent consumed in the wash cycles, and will automatically order the selected products when they are about to run out.

Likewise, AXI leads the excellence in energy saving and silence: the energy class A +++ -50% is the most eco-efficient classification in appliances and guarantees the best results and the lowest consumption.

“Hoover aims to propose and launch innovative products to improve the user experience towards a smart home and lifestyle,” says Haier Europe Director of Connectivity, Piergiorgio Bonfiglioli. “With AXI we launch a smart product capable of representing the evolution of connected appliances and working together with a leading partner such as Amazon, we offer an intelligent product that also differs in the sector for its energy class and sustainability.”

“The Dash Replenishment function, Automatic Replenishment Service, aims to facilitate the lives of consumers and help them always have stocks of their essential daily products , ” says David Jackson, General Manager of the Dash Replenishment Service. “With Dash Replenishment, users save travel to stores and rely solely on their Hoover AXI connected washing machine to make replacement orders when necessary – it’s that easy. We are excited to work together with Hoover to expand the home appliance portfolio. ”

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Cecotec will announce its latest developments at IFA,

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The Spanish company specializing in small household appliances Cecotec will announce its latest developments at IFA, in addition to its extensive catalog with more than 500 references.

Under the motto #EverybodyTech, Cecotec will exhibit in stand 212 of hall 9 some of its most emblematic products through five experiences related to the senses.

Attendees can taste the preparations of their robots, drink coffee from their megautomatics, witness a demonstration of their Conga vacuum robots or check the utility of their electric scooters, among other activities.

The new Conga range is one of the company’s star releases. It offers different levels of technology in ultra-powerful and ultra-intelligent vacuum cleaners that maximize scrubbing intensity and make it difficult to end dirt more difficult. The most advanced models allow the user to locate where they are at all times and decide what to clean and when. They adapt to each home with its new functions, programs and accessories.

Its Conga RockStar vertical vacuum cleaners are another example of innovation, with ultrapower without wires to vacuum all kinds of dirt. They have a brushless latest generation digital brushless motor and the new Jalisco motorized brush, with two materials to remove the most difficult dirt and vacuum three times faster in a single pass.

Cecotec also presents its innovations in cooking such as Mambo, its 23-function robot that cooks with a spoon, or the 24-hour GM programmable pots.

Its electric scooters are another example of the company’s commitment to sustainable mobility.

The catalog is completed with a wide variety of aspiration products, kitchen PAE, programmable pots, kitchen robots, clothing care, ventilation, heating, personal care, coffee makers, utensils, fitness and rest.

“At Cecotec we design every detail and take into account the latest market trends always demanding the best quality. Our projects are supported by a young R&D team, industrial engineers, product designers, marketing experts … who work to overcome each product and demonstrate a great passion for technology, precision, delivery and perfectionism to continue exceeding ”, They point out from the company.

Miele financial

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Miele Group continues to grow despite a cooling world economy and increased competition. In the 2018/19 financial year which ended on 30 June 2019, the global manufacturer of premium domestic appliances achieved sales of €4.16 bn. This corresponds to a growth in sales of 1.5%. Excluding trade through Miele’s Korean subsidiary Yujin Robot, incorporated for the first time in company accounts, group turnover would have been 0.2% higher than in the previous year.

In its 120th year of existence, Miele successfully staged the biggest product launch in its history, thereby improving the basis for future growth. On balance, employment in Germany stands at 20,221, on a par with the previous year. Investments of €256m were made during the period under review.

In view of the mixed framework conditions currently prevailing, Miele’s executive board sees this moderate growth in company sales as being “a positive and promising sign”. Although current economic risks continue to persist and fundamental changes have been wrought in the competitive landscape, Miele has set itself the target of achieving stronger growth in the current 2019/20 fiscal year and beyond.

In pursuit of this goal, Miele will turn its attention to opening new business fields and developing its internal position in R&D, production, marketing and administration to meet future needs. Considerable additional investments have been earmarked for these and other purposes. The first steps moving forward include an expansion of the Smart Home business unit and the activities of Miele Venture Capital, which takes out stakes in promising startups.

The new washing machine plant belonging to the Miele Group in the Polish town of Ksawero´w is due to come online on schedule at the start of 2020. At the same time, Miele’s production location in Gu¨tersloh will be further strengthened – as the lead plant in the laundry-care sector with its three sites in Gu¨tersloh, Ksawero´w and Unic?ov (Czech Republic).

In the Professional business unit, the Miele Group, including its Italian medical technology subsidiary Steelco, recorded sales of €621m, up 5.2% compared with the previous year. A division of labour concentrating all business with central sterile supply departments (CSSDs) in hospitals with Steelco has proved valid. In turn, Miele focuses on practices, outpatient surgeries and laboratories. In total, the Miele Group grew above-average in the medical and laboratory fields, despite an investment slowdown in this area. Thanks to a thoroughly redesigned and improved model generation, similar applies to semi-commercial small laundry machines (Little Giants).

New flagship stores – Miele Experience Centres – have opened in Amsterdam, Bilbao, Gdansk, Kiev and Toronto and Miele also added a sales subsidiaries in Brazil and Thailand.

Gree Electric robot barista

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A robot barista, developed by Chinese home appliance producer Gree Electric Appliances, has captivated many visitors at this year’s World Robot Conference

The bright-colored robotic arm can make and serve coffee and even create latte art.

Photo taken on Aug. 23, 2019 shows a robot barista, developed by Chinese home appliance producer Gree Electric Appliances, exhibited at the 2019 WRC) in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Ren Chao)