Article by Massimiliano Luce
Among Okida’s (Sabaf Group) products, a few in particular have actually attracted the most attention in the market. «Oven controls with TFT displays have certainly attracted a lot of attention for their advanced design and ease of use – notes Onur Yilmaz, General Manager of Sabaf Turkiye –. Our new Full Touch oven control and Encoder version are also receiving great feedback for their user-friendly interface and precise controls. In addition, our UL-certified timer series for the US market is a strong point. Finally, the Touch Foil technology, which makes each timer icon touch-sensitive, has significantly improved the user experience, increasing interest in these products».
Besides Okida aims to propose new TFT displays with different sizes, offering the customers more variety to suit different oven models. «These displays – Onur Yilmaz explains – will provide superior visual quality and modern design, improving both the interaction and aesthetics of our products. We are also expanding the use of Touch Foil technology on our oven controls. This technology allows any display surface to be transformed into a touch interface, making oven operation even more intuitive. The main benefits include increased display durability, resistance to scratches and wear, as well as a clean interface without physical buttons, which also makes cleaning easier».
Smart and customisable solutions
As for new developments in its electronic controls, here Okida is more committed than ever to designing profoundly advanced scenarios, always with the aspiration of making its cutting-edge technology available to the maximum number of customers.
«Our electronic controls – Onur Yilmaz says – are evolving towards increasingly smart and customisable solutions. We are introducing advanced control algorithms that allow more precise management of temperatures and cooking times, automatically adapting to the type of food and user preferences. We strive to make these technologies accessible to everyone, while maintaining a balance between innovation and price that must always be competitive in order to meet the needs of a wide range of consumers».
The kitchen goes smart
Okida is focusing on a range of precise technologies to help make the kitchen smart and interconnected. This paradigm will be increasingly popular in the future, revolutionising domestic spaces through their ability to optimise efficiency and sustainability.
«We are focusing on several innovative technologies to make kitchens increasingly smart and interconnected – Onur Yilmaz comments –. One of the main ones is the integration of IoT, which allows appliances to be connected and controlled, offering more efficient and intuitive appliance management. For example, we are developing solutions that enable synchronisation between hobs and hoods, optimising airflow based on the number of burners used and the power delivered, thanks to technologies such as Bluetooth and wireless connectivity. In addition, we are integrating TFT technology into the displays of ovens and cookers, which not only makes the user interface more modern and interactive, but also improves the overall aesthetics of the product making it more attractive and functional. With these technologies, we aim to create solutions that offer a more enjoyable, connected and personalised cooking experience for the end user».
