Smart Guidance for Home Appliances
As products and devices become more intelligent, customers expect smarter functionality, looking to their smartphones to set the standard for user experience. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the area of home appliances, which has a huge potential for smart guidance, offering simplicity, style, and control.Intuitive operation and modern design
Glass is the ideal material for user interfaces, as it offers a multitude of options for touch displays, control panels, contact-free gesture controls, and much more. The result: minimalist design and functional elegance.
Solutions for intelligent user concepts
In the latest smart guidance systems, controls and displays are seamlessly integrated into the design of the appliance. Visual effects such as lighting and haptics help to guide the user, interactions are made possible through touch and gesture, and symbols are displayed only when required. The goal is to make user operation as easy and intuitive as possible.
Glass is the material of choice for user interfaces thanks to its high scratch resistance and excellent electric and chemical properties, as well as its vast range of design possibilities and functional options.
1) Design options for control panels
Modern human-machine interface (HMI) solutions demand materials such as glass, which offers a wide variety of design options and the easy integration of electronics components. This unique material provides high durability and a premium look for innovative user interfaces, which often combine a series of features such as display units, touch switches, and illuminated icons. Design options include a variety of surface finishes and a range of printing options, including semi-transparent printing for bright light effects.
2) Functional features for human-machine interfaces
The new generation of electronic devices demands user interface concepts with an operating logic that is intuitive and easy to control. These concepts offer users a more convenient way to operate devices, even with today’s complex functionalities.
SCHOTT offers a wide range of glass solutions for intuitive user interfaces, including integration of tactile feedback and haptic effects. Circuits can be printed directly onto the glass, which offers device manufacturers the freedom to design the very latest individual and intuitive control panels for their appliances.
Key advantages of SCHOTT smart guidance solutions
SCHOTT understands the vital role that glass plays in the modern kitchen, providing elegance and style, as well as clear function. Our smart guidance solutions offer a vast range of design and functional options. In addition, high mechanical and chemical resistance coupled with a sleek, easy-to-clean surface make glass the ideal material for appliance control panels.
