Food Technology for Espresso Machines
An Israeli food technology company provides a patented method of design for heating high voltage water systems in beverage appliances, creating a smart espresso machine.
The innovative green technology heats the water through a micro-boiler system using a halogen bulb. This method of heating has many benefits including no lime scale effects since the heating element and the water level sensor are not in contact with water. Since the heating element and water do not touch it allows for thermal stability and controlled pressure. This ensures that the water is heated up in less than 5 minutes regardless of the machine's ongoing status and only heats the required amount of water each time.
Built into the system is fault management efficiency. To prevent timescale accumulation it knows in real time the quantity of water and lime scale there is in the water tank, thereby preventing pressure falls by controlling the amount of cold water entering.
The company’s development saves significant energy consumption. Additionally, it increases the quality of the coffee by preventing burnt coffee, since the temperature is controlled when preparing the beverage.
The semi-external high voltage bulb is mass-producible. In the event that the machine needs a repair, it is self-replaceable and does not require a technician, reducing maintenance. If the heater element burns out, the machine will still work. The technology is especially well suited for companies who produce traditional coffee machines and would like to manufacture a line of premium machines.
The company’s technology can be useful for machines in hotels, coffee shops, cafes and venue locations.
In order to expand globally, the company is looking for foreign coffee machine manufactures in the beverage sector to partner with. They are seeking opportunities in new markets, specifically Europe (Italy) and the United States.
Potential Partners: Manufacturers
Target countries: USA, Europe.
Company info:
Year of establishment: 2014
No. of employees: 3
