Linux community touched by the touchscreen on Electrolux fridge
The Electrolux Infinity refrigerator has a Linux-based touch screen on the top door, which is getting attention from computer devotees all around the world.
Design and innovation
Electrolux Vac from the Sea takes home five prestigious European PR awards
Electrolux Vac from the Sea campaign is the winner of five European PR Awards: Two European Excellence Awards and three Eurobest Awards.
Keyhole hob and Ebony kitchen collection get design awards in Singapore
The Electrolux Keyhole hob and the Electrolux Ebony kitchen collection have picked up two golds at the Singapore Design Awards 2010.
Electrolux presents nutrient control concept inspired by space tech
At the Sustainability Space Day at the Expo 2010 in Shanghai, China, Electrolux presented the innovative nutrient control concept, inspired by technology and learnings from the aerospace industry.
Electrolux unveils five Vacs from the Sea
Electrolux is unveiling five vacuum cleaners made from plastic waste collected from the world’s oceans.
Electrolux launches greenest vac range on the market
Throughout Europe, Electrolux is currently rolling out its new range of five green vacuum cleaners — UltraOne, UltraSilencer, UltraActive, ErgoSpace and Jetmaxx.
Peter Alwin wins Electrolux Design Lab 2010 with The Snail
Peter Alwin from National Institute of Design in India is the winner of the Electrolux Design Lab 2010 competition for inventing The Snail, the Micro Induction Heating and cooking device.
Interview with Jon Marshall, Studio Director at BarberOsgerby & EDL 2010 Jury Member
Jon joined BarberOsgerby and Universal Design Studio in 2003 and has developed some of BarberOsgerby’s most iconic pieces such as the Hula Stool, De La Warr Pavilion Chair, Tab Lamp and Iris tables. Jon also directs projects for clients such as Levis, Coca Cola, Sony and Panasonic.
Swedes less likely to load their dishwashers to full capacity
Did you know that Swedes are less likely to fully load their dishwashers and washing machines? Or that the Dutch are the most likely to turn off their electrical appliances, rather than leave them on standby mode?
Introducing the Electrolux Design Lab 2010 Jury
The winner of the 2010 Electrolux Design Lab competition will need to impress four of the most respected designers working in the field today.
Electrolux En:V barbecue wins Australian International Design Award
The Electrolux En:V barbecue has won the prestigious Australian International Design Award – the first Electrolux product to do so.
Electrolux innovates again – the quietest blender ever
If you think your blender makes too much noise, the Electrolux Powermix Silent is for you. Ten times quieter than the average blender, it's the quiestest on the market.
Electrolux featured in Taschen’s “Product Design in the Sustainable Era” book
Several Electrolux and AEG-Electrolux products as well as Electrolux Design Lab concept products are showcased in 12 pages of Taschen’s "Product Design in the Sustainable Era" book, that was released last week.
Eight Electrolux Design Lab finalists presented
The top 8 concepts have now been chosen in the 2010 edition of Electrolux Design Lab. The 2010 competition focuses on creative solutions for compact living.
Electrolux to create vacuum cleaners from plastic harvested from polluted oceans
Electrolux just launched its “Vac from the Sea” initiative to get plastic waste out of the world’s oceans and into home appliances made of recycled plastic.
Trend review from Eurocucina 2010
The Milan Furniture Fair that took place in April is Europe's largest kitchen and furniture show. Thomas Johansson, Design Director within Electrolux, reveals his impressions of the most striking trends from the fair.
A dishwasher designed for the 21st century
Based on thousands of hours of consumer observation and interviews across Europe, the dishwashers offer bigger capacity, better washing results and use less water and energy, meeting today’s consumer needs.
25 Electrolux Design Lab semi-finalists provide innovative compact living solutions
From a field of 1,300, the top 25 concepts have been chosen from designers based in 17 countries across the world.
Form & Function Sought in Equal Measure from Domestic Appliances
With a little under a week to go until the deadline for submissions (May 1st 2010) would-be Electrolux Design Lab contestants would do well to note the response to an Electrolux survey* that found equal value is placed upon the aesthetics and performance of a household product.
Electrolux at Leonardo Da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology
Electrolux is among the protagonists of the new interactive nutrition laboratory at Milan’s Leonardo Da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology. As a partner of the initiative, Electrolux has made appliances for both consumers and professionals available to the Museum.
Electrolux presents Shine – a new concept of wall compact washing machines
At the kitchen fair Eurocucina 2010 in Milan, Electrolux has presented the Shine washing machine concepts, with one of the concepts being a wall mounted version integrated nicely with the other bathroom cupboards.
Isn’t it time for an intuitive, green oven?
Electrolux has launched the new air-o-steam Touchline oven for professional kitchens. The revolutionary oven simplifies cooking, saves money and reduces climate impact.
Electrolux Design Barometer – Designs For Life
An Electrolux survey carried out at the recent Stockholm DesignBoost event (12th February 2010) asked attendees, including designers, architects and planners what their thoughts were on the predicted rise of urbanisation.
Compete in Electrolux Design Lab 2010
The Electrolux Design Lab 2010 competition is under way. Global undergraduate and graduate industrial design students are invited to create home appliances that consider shrinking domestic spaces. The deadline: 1 May, 2010
Ergorapido has best performance in category, according to independent test institute
Electrolux vacuum cleaner Ergorapido outperformed its main competition in three of four categories, according to performance tests conducted by the independent German test institute SLG.
Electrolux earns four prestigious Good Design Award 2009
Four Electrolux products have been awarded the prestigious 2009 Good Design Award. The award is granted to designers and manufacturers around the world for setting the highest standards for the best, most advanced product designs, branding and graphics.
Electrolux Presents ‘Heart of the Home’ Kitchen Concept
The Electrolux 'Heart of the Home' is an integrated, personalised concept that renders the bulk of one's cooking utensils obsolete. Say goodbye to pots and pans and give a big warm welcome to digital recipes and emorphous surfaces thatdevelop social relationships and enhance our enjoyment of food.
Electrolux tests system that reduces risk of overloads in the power grid due to cold temperatures
This winter’s cold temperatures in Northern Europe has caused risk for energy shortage. Authorities urges households to use their washing machine and other appliances during nights in order to mitigate power peaks. A smart grid project co-initiated by Electrolux could reduce this risk. In the project, households are testing a system for smart appliances that automatically detect and avoid consumption during peak periods of the day.
UltraOne wins iF product design award 2010
The UltraOne vacuum cleaner has received a prestigious iF product design award. Since the launch, the vac has received “Best in test” in consumer reviews in at least five countries.
UltraActive bagless vacuum cleaner: larger cleaning radius although 30% smaller
Electrolux has launched the UltraActive, a premium bagless vacuum cleaner designed to take the effort out of vacuuming. It takes up to 30% less space than typical full-sized bagless cleaners, weighs up to 20% less, produces up to 20% more airflow, and has a 12-meter action radius.
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