Electrolux appoints Pernilla Johansson as Head of Design
Pernilla Johansson is appointed the new Head of Design for Electrolux, effective from November 1, 2018. She replaces Lars Erikson who is retiring.
Design and innovation
Electrolux opens its first microbiology research lab
In September 2018, Electrolux inaugurated its first microbiology competence center. Located in Porcia, Italy, the center will support global technology innovation for future products.
Electrolux inaugurates innovation factory – announces new partners
Electrolux officially opens the doors to its new Innovation Factory - a creative, agile space designed to boost innovation through experimentation and new collaborative models. Five companies have been selected among 100 applicants to be the first partners which will help driving the innovation journey forward.
Electrolux expands smart appliances collaboration with Google
Electrolux is expanding its collaboration with Google by integrating connected kitchen products in Europe with the Google Assistant, enabling consumers to control products using voice commands. The voice integration will start with Electrolux smart ovens in early 2019.
Electrolux showcases innovative home solutions at IFA 2018
Electrolux demonstrates the latest innovations within the home at IFA 2018, one of the world’s biggest fairs within consumer electronics taking place in Berlin, Germany on August 31 to September 5. Electrolux will highlight new smart solutions within the kitchen, laundry and floor care, designed to enhance the consumer experience.
Strong interest in new Electrolux Innovation Factory
Following on from a public call for applications, Electrolux has received over 100 applications for the new Innovation Factory, which opens September 11 in Porcia, Italy. This new hub is designed to harness the creative energy of Open Innovation.
Electrolux launches sensor-enabled induction hob with assisted cooking
The new Electrolux SenseFry induction hob is now being launched across Europe. With its intuitive hob touchscreen and sensors, it maintains an even temperature across the surface of a pan to deliver great frying results and enhances the cooking experience.
Electrolux launches taste platform powered by SideChef
Electrolux today announced a strategic partnership in Asia Pacific with the smart recipe platform SideChef, which will power a new digital taste platform offered by Electrolux to consumers in the region. The partnership will allow Electrolux and SideChef to pioneer innovations for the future of cooking.
Electrolux embeds digital experiences in its design strategy
Allen Smith, the Electrolux Group’s first Digital Experience Design Director, shares his views on the future of digital experience design and Electrolux’s global approach to this ‘new’ way of working.
3 trends from Smart Kitchen Summit that will reinvent the cooking journey
On June 11-12, close to 300 leaders, innovators and startups in the food tech community convened to explore the latest technology within the food ecosystem, when the first-ever Smart Kitchen Summit Europe took place in Dublin, Ireland. Here are the main takeaways from the summit and the trends that will reinvent the consumer journey in the kitchen.
Public call for ideas to join Electrolux Innovation Factory
One month ago Electrolux announced the creation of the Electrolux Innovation Factory, an inspirational and collaborative space which will serve as the Group’s hub to accelerate innovation with external partners. Today marks the launch of the first “Call4Innovation”, a program designed to identify the best solutions, offered by external players such as start-ups, SMEs, university spin-offs and others, to join the Electrolux Innovation Factory.
Electrolux introduces young girls to the world of engineering
As part of its commitment to increase the number of females in engineering and technology roles, Electrolux recently hosted a group of 16 young girls at its headquarters in Stockholm. From 3D drawing to learning how a dishwasher works, the girls got a hands-on experience of what it is like to work as an engineer at Electrolux.
Electrolux wins three Red Dot Awards for product design
The Electrolux Group’s PerfectCare laundry collection, AEG VX9 vacuum cleaner and the Green & Clean rack type dishwasher from Electrolux Professional have all been awarded in the prominent Red Dot Design Awards for their outstanding product design.
Electrolux products win multiple iF Design Awards 2018
Several Electrolux appliances have received iF Design awards for their innovative product design, including the prestigious iF Gold Award for the recently launched Electrolux Millennium built-in range.
Smart home trends from CES 2018 that can shape living for the better
What would voice-activated hubs and intelligent robots look like in every home? In the near future this can become a reality as some of these innovations were showcased at CES 2018, the world’s largest consumer electronics fair. Electrolux Chief Operations Officer Jan Brockmann who visited CES, concludes the latest smart home trends from the fair, together with Chief Information Officer JP Iversen.
New appliances to be launched in North America as Frigidaire celebrates 100 years of innovation
Electrolux is showing a number of new appliances for the North American market at the 2018 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), taking place in Orlando, USA.
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