The coffee machines of the future
Welcome to?SLIM Spark, an inspirational newsletter dedicated to the?latest sector news and trends. Every month you will receive a new in-depth article on the different application areas of SLIM: HoReCa, HVAC, Home appliances and the lighting industry. Let's focus on professional coffee machines and lighting solutions.
Among the various essential appliances for restaurants, bars and cafeterias, the?coffee machine?has become?more than just a working tool.?Professional coffee machines?are?objects of sophisticated design,?technological devices?with multiple functions, designed to?offer the best coffee tasting.
What are coffee machine manufacturers focusing on today for the?HoReCa segment? Let's find out together.
The coffee machine market
The years of the Covid-19 pandemic have significantly influenced?the performance of the global Coffee machine market. The closure of cafés, hotels and catering businesses led to a?decline in demand?for professional?out-of-home coffee machines. On the other hand, there has been an increase in demand for?domestic models, with consumers turning to?specialty or semi-professional solutions?to?prepare excellent coffee, even at home. The increase in demand for?advanced coffee machines in the residential sector?has helped?boost market growth.
The coffee machine business is expected to grow thanks to the proposal of innovative solutions for increasingly informed and quality-conscious consumers. This is also demonstrated by the?Coffee Machines Market Forecast to 2028 report, which states that the?global coffee machine market?was valued at?USD 13.20 billion in 2021, with a?forecast of growth to USD 17.73 billion by 2028.
Coffee machines: the trends
New trends in?product design?are inspired by?changes in technology?and the demand for?sustainability.
Technology?will become the?beating heart?of new?coffee machines, integrating systems to?automate the coffee dispensing process?with?systems for the automatic management of fresh milk, allowing the drink to be personalized.
In response to a market that demands more technological innovation, manufacturers in the sector are focusing?on the adoption of cloud computing systems,?connected?and?integrated with mobile apps?for the?control and management of machines, even remotely.?These are digital innovations that allow you to monitor the operating status of the machine,?detect technical problems and implement remote maintenance?to resolve them in a timely manner. In this way, we can?optimize the performance of the device?and avoid sudden breakdowns.
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But?innovation?is?also increasingly linked to sustainability?in its various forms. The technologies developed for coffee machines are geared towards?minimizing environmental impact?while respecting sustainability. The most ambitious projects set targets for reducing the environmental impact that, in addition to?energy-saving, are based on?eco-design principles. The increasing focus on the circular economy has in fact led to a demand for components and materials that can be recycled wherever possible.
Lighting in professional coffee machines
A professional coffee machine must combine?productivity and design: handle high temperatures and pressures while maintaining high performance, all housed in an aesthetically pleasing device that also acts as furniture. In the design of a machine of this caliber, the?quality of the materials and components to be integrated?is also?fundamental?to the?aesthetic result.
In this context, at SLIM we work side by side with coffee machine manufacturers with a?Made in Italy?design and a high-quality range of light indicators?to "give light" and highlight all the features of coffee machines.
The?lighting systems?that can be integrated into these dispensers range from?standard panel signaling?to more prominent signaling with?LED micro-spotlights, to original?backlighting?systems with?optical fiber. All components can be customized and adapted to technical and aesthetic requirements.
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