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redazione 22/04/2026

Cru Performance as Art

Next-generation appliances are both high-performing and visually striking, seamlessly blending advanced technology with refined design to elevate functionality into pure aesthetics

Against the current
The appliance is present and visible. Counter to current trends that often conceal appliances, Smeg‘s Isola range celebrates the technological elements in the kitchen, transforming them into refined protagonists that harmonize with their surroundings, thanks to soft, rounded forms. The collection includes induction hobs with integrated hoods, designed to pair with a sophisticated light rail, and hobs to be combined with suspended hoods. Created in collaboration with Stefano Boeri Interiors, Isola received the Design Intelligence Award 2025.

FTK, Technology For the Kitchen: 04 | D03 D07
MDW26: Via della Moscova 58

BORA X Pure Rough

Bora X Pure Rough

Iconic restyling
Bora is refreshing its family of compact cooktops with integrated extraction, the Bora Pure line. The “Pure” designation highlights the exceptional air quality these systems deliver. At FTK, new versions will be showcased, featuring a matte black surface, a more intuitive control interface, and advanced connectivity, including an Assist function and a direct link to the Bora Joy app. The Bora family comprises four compact systems of varying sizes, each equipped with four cooking zones.

FTK, Technology For the Kitchen: 02 | A18

Lhov by Elica

Lhov by Elica

Innovation continues
Elica‘s Lhov is renewed with an elegant matte white finish, enhancing its essential and ultra-linear design, and now introduces voice assistant control. This evolution of Elica’s icon, which revolutionized the kitchen world since its debut, remains the first All-In-One cooking system integrating hob, oven, and extraction into a single product. This solution creates an advanced user experience. Among its advantages are a 30% larger oven cavity compared to traditional ovens, automatic cooking programs, and an advanced extraction system for both the hob and oven.

FTK, Technology For the Kitchen: 04 | C01 D08

Galileo Wide by Faber

Galileo Wide by Faber

Like a simple gesture
Faber introduces a new generation of extractor hobs that offer greater freedom, flexibility, and air control in a single integrated solution. At the heart of the collection is Galileo Wide, conceived for contemporary and open-plan kitchens. Galileo Wide stands out with its 83 cm hob, featuring wider and more flexible cooking zones that accommodate pots of all sizes. Design is also a key focus: the Frameless Design and the new matte black Ceran® glass surface combine elegance and practicality, proving that aesthetics are equally important.

MDW26: Via Pontaccio 18

Box DrainMax by Franke

Box DrainMax by Franke

The joy of the kitchen
Well-being at home stems from the simple management of daily rituals, the functionality of integrated systems that support living, and a clean, tranquil environment. Franke has made this vision its design manifesto, leading to the 2026 novelty: the Box DrainMax sinks. Designed to simplify maintenance, they combine a linear, refined style with intelligent features. These include a 7″ drain kit, ensuring smoother water flow, a removable stainless steel waste basket, and Sound Soft technology with anti-noise patches, reducing noise by up to 10 decibels.

MDW26: Via Pontaccio 18

Piano cottura GTI641BSL by Glem Gas

GTI641BSL by Glem Gas

Positive energy
Glem Gas champions energy efficiency with its e·line, a fully electric range. The induction technology allows for direct food heating, bypassing the two-step process of heating the pan then its contents. This significantly reduces preparation times and, consequently, energy consumption. The system also ensures greater temperature control, enhancing cooking quality. Performance is further boosted by features like Booster functions and integrated timers, optimizing efficiency and time management. This vision is paired with an elegant and essential aesthetic, bringing beauty and practicality to daily life. The technology also ensures the surface around the cooking zones remains cool to the touch, minimizing burn risks, while the perfectly smooth hob allows for quick and easy cleaning with a damp cloth.

FTK, Technology For the Kitchen: 02 | A26

MasterCool III by Miele

MasterCool III by Miele

New generation
Miele’s MasterCool III, the new generation of its MasterCool fridge-freezer series, arrives at Salone boasting design, functionality, and performance. Its aesthetic is defined by generous dimensions and a choice of built-in models, from French door to double door, all featuring interiors crafted entirely from brushed stainless steel. A stylish detail is the Push2open technology, ideal for handleless kitchens. Advanced technology is a key focus: MasterCool III includes an odor filtration system, integrated cameras for a perfect overview of the refrigerator’s contents, and the new “MasterFresh Pro” freshness system, which keeps food fresh up to five times longer. “DailyFresh ExtraCool” is specifically designed for delicate items like meat, fish, or dairy. Seamless connectivity also links the appliance to the network..

FTK, Technology For the Kitchen: 04 | C07 D14
MDW26: Corso Garibaldi 99

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