REFERENCE: AĒRALAB

SMART SENSOR TECHNOLOGY TAKES MILK FOAMING TO THE NEXT LEVEL.

 

 

 

NiniX Technologies supports aēralab in the development of the world's first intelligent milk steamer.

Aēralab, an innovative company active in the coffee industry, is working on a groundbreaking product: the world's first intelligent milk steamer that automatically recognizes every type of milk and foams it optimally. To realize this ambition, aēralab turned to NiniX Technologies for support in developing crucial sensors and embedded systems.

The challenge? Develop high-quality hardware and software that perfectly integrates into the minimalist, design-focused device and endures a technically demanding environment: a combination of high humidity, intense temperature fluctuations, direct steam generation, and varying heat sources. These factors create a harsh and dynamic work environment in which durability and reliable performance are essential.

 

Challenge: recognizing milk types and adjusting automatically

The aēralab milk steamer had to be capable of automatically recognizing both animal and plant-based milk types, including oat milk, soy milk, almond milk, and chocolate drinks, and then adjusting the foaming process accordingly. This required advanced technology that:

  • Can analyze liquids quickly and accurately;
  • Is resistant to contamination, heat, and intensive use;
  • Seamlessly fits within the aesthetic design of the device;
  • Is quickly scalable toward production and market introduction.

 

Solution: robust sensor technology and smart software, perfectly integrated

NiniX Technologies assisted in the development of a sensor-based system that detects the type of milk and beverage via spectroscopy, and then automatically activates the correct steam settings and ideal temperature for perfect microfoam.

 

Result: consistent top quality and a future-oriented product

The close collaboration resulted in a device that:

  • Accurately detects and processes every type of milk
  • Operates fully autonomously, including automatic cleaning
  • Delivers consistent barista-quality milk foam
  • Is scalable and maintenance-friendly, including automatic cleaning
  • Is ready to conquer the international market.

 

Proud of an award-winning collaboration

The NiniX team looks back on this journey with pride. Technical challenges such as contamination, heat resistance, and integration within a design product energize the team.

 “We are proud to contribute to a groundbreaking, award-winning product: the world’s first intelligent milk steamer for top-quality milk foam by aēralab.”

Thomas Nauwelaerts
Products Manager NiniX

Together with aēralab, NiniX proves how technology and design can go hand in hand, with innovation that is thought through down to the smallest detail.

 

What the client says

“With just 2 months until Host Milan, our integrated vision system failed due to contamination and heat. NiniX jumped in immediately and found a solution for both hardware and software, perfectly fitting aēralab’s design. Fantastic team!"

Peter Hernou
Founder aēralab

 

 

 

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