All the Hottest Product Releases from IFA 2023
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Held annually in Berlin, this year’s IFA proved to be bigger and better, and our team were there on the ground, experiencing first-hand the latest tech news and product releases from big brands including AEG, Bosch, Miele, Samsung and Haier.
At IFA 2023, sustainability was the central theme across brands, with innovative and Impact-reducing materials and technologies adopted to drive sustainable living. Greater convenience in the kitchen was also the main feature of new cooking appliances like cooktops and ovens, and with a knock-to-open fridge, the future of life at home looks set to be even more incredible. Check out all the news on these innovations below.
TREND 1: SUSTAINABILITY
With the climate crisis top of mind, reducing resource use and environmental impact has been prominent amongst brands and suppliers. This is obvious with the shift in the dishwasher manufacturing sector, as well as the laundry realm.
INNOVATION: ECO-FRIENDLY DISHWASHERS
- Default ECO Mode
Well-known companies like Asko, Miele, Haier and Beko have began adopting the ECO washing mode as the default setting in their dishwashers, with the intention of guiding consumers to energy-saving functions.
- Grade A Beko Dishwashers
The latest Beko dishwashers have received a Grade A rating for their exceptional energy efficiency. Beko’s Grade A dishwashers boast performance that uses up to 20% less energy compared to older models.
- Bosch’s CO2 (Carbon Dioxide) Reduced Steel
As part of its new Green Collection, Bosch have unveiled its new CO2-reduced steel kitchen appliances. The Bosch Green Collection’s manufacturing process, with its CO2-reduced steel, results in a build that features up to 33% less CO2 when compared to traditional production materials 1.
ABOVE: AEG Eco line
To tackle the problem of microplastics in our oceans, several brands including AEG, Miele, Samsung, TCL and Hisense have introduced the use of microplastics filters with their new washing machines. The microplastics filters trap and collect microplastics from clothes and garments that would have otherwise been released into our waterways, preventing the equivalent of many plastic bottles entering waterways every year. Once the filter and collection tank is full, it simply needs to be cleaned to ensure maximum effectiveness.
- AI ASSISTED LAUNDRY
At IFA, Samsung unveiled its new all-in-one BESPOKE AI™ Washer Dryer Combo. Powered by Digital Inverter Heat Pump Technology, this washer dryer eliminates the troubles of moving your laundry from the washer to the dryer. This washer dryer boasts an incredible SpaceMax™ capacity with a 25kg washing and 13kg drying capacity.
BELOW: Samsung’s new BESPOKE AI™ Washer Dryer Combo
Aside from boasting the convenient Knock2Open door, the Miele Aerium laundry cabinet is perfect for refreshing and de-wrinkling lightly worn or soiled garments. It also makes use of a HEPA filter to hygienically clean the air that is used to freshen garments, remove odours, pollen, dust and allergens without the need for a wash.
TREND 2: DURABLE & SMARTER KITCHEN APPLIANCES
INNOVATION: AEG SCRATCH RESISTANCE INDUCTION COOKTOP
AEG’s new scratch-resistant induction cooktop is ground-breaking with its unique SaphirMatt glass. The cooktop’s SaphirMatt scratch resistance glass can withstand up to four times less scratches than a conventional ceramic cooktop 2. Featuring greater resistance, this durable AEG induction cooktop ensures longer lasting use and greater sustainability within the kitchen. With an easy to clean surface and in luxurious Matte Black, the AEG SaphirMatt Glass Induction Cooktop is elegant as it is impressive.
ABOVE: SaphirMatt scratch resistance glass is the highlight of this AEG Induction Cooktop
INNOVATION: BOSCH’S QUIET RANGEHOODS
Relaxed and peaceful cooking can be enjoyed with Bosch’s new line up of quiet rangehoods, including the latest Bosch Downdraft Induction Cooktop with Glass Black Panel. Boasting a 2-in-1 design, the Bosch Induction Cooktop features a gorgeous transparent glass panel that gradually appears to extract cooking smoke, steam and odours in a downwards manner.
ABOVE: Bosch’s latest Downdraft Induction Cooktop features a sleek Glass Black Panel
Bosch’s new Series 6 and Series 8 inclined rangehoods also offer a stylish and quiet extraction experience for distraction-free cooking. As cooking takes place, partaking in a conversation can also be done thanks to the quiet 59dBA noise rating on power level 3. Delivering a breath of fresh air, the Series 6 and Series 8 Bosch inclined rangehoods also feature the Clean Air Plus odour filter which boasts an anti-fish and anti-pollen function.
BELOW: Bosch’s inclined rangehoods are effective and quiet
INNOVATION: HAIER AI BIONICOOK OVENS
Haier’s latest ‘Bionicook’ cooking range makes use of an in-built camera and AI-assisted technology to recognise food and recommend appropriate cooking recipes. The oven’s interior camera can also detect temperatures and manage this via images and sensors.
When used with the Haier hOn app, consumers can enjoy tailored-made cooking solutions to meet their needs, for example, home cooks can remotely control the oven and select recipes or the cooking function.
INNOVATION: HAIER FULL TOUCH CONTROL OVENS
A full front touch control panel on the oven’s door is the selling point of Haier’s new oven range. The Haier Chef@Home oven sports a presence sensor, which turns on automatically and gives users access to the 19” full touch control screen, whereby cooking functions can be selected, controlled and a preview of the oven’s interior can be viewed.
