# Precision Safety Cooktops The Dacor Discovery TouchTop Induction Cooktops are Sleek and Safe By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-01-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/induction-cooktops References: [prweb](http://www.prweb.com/releases/2016/10/prweb13805333.htm) & [dacor](http://www.dacor.com/Products/Cooktops/4669) The Dacor Discovery TouchTop Induction Cooktops are a new release from the brand that focus on making cooking a precise yet safe endeavor for chefs of all experience levels. The new cooktops feature a specialized bridge that enables them to be used together for [grill or griddle use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/briochef) to ensure consistent heat throughout the entire unit. The Dacor Discovery TouchTop Induction Cooktops will only operate if metallic items are on the cooktop surface, which helps to make them a safer alternative to [electric element ranges and gas stovetops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeg-kitchen-range). A pause button is incorporated into the cooking stovetop interface to allow chefs to simply cease all operation if the cooker needs to step away from the unit for a phone call or to tend to children. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Precision Safety Cooktops:** Opportunity for integrating smart technology and safety features into cooktops to provide precise and safe cooking experiences. - **Specialized Bridged Cooktops:** Opportunity to design cooktops with a specialized bridge feature for versatile cooking options and consistent heat distribution. - **Pause Button Integration:** Opportunity to incorporate pause buttons into cooking stovetop interfaces for added convenience and flexibility. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Appliance Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore innovative ways to enhance cooktops, incorporating smart technology, safety features, and specialized bridging for improved cooking experiences. - **Home Renovation:** Home renovation professionals can consider installing precision safety cooktops with specialized bridging and pause button integration for their clients' modern kitchens. - **Kitchenware Retail:** Retailers can showcase and market precision safety cooktops with specialized bridging and pause button integration as cutting-edge kitchen appliances for safety-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Seamless Kitchen Cooktop Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flex-induction-cooktop.md) - [Ultra-Precise Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powered-by-impulse.md) - [Precision Countertop Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-tasty-one-top.md) - [Invisible Induction Countertop Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaggenau-essential-induction.md) - [Precise Temperature Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brevilles-the-control-freak.md) - [Intelligent All-in-One Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-induction-cooktop.md) - [Minimal Hidden Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lapitec-chef.md) - [Intuitive Cooking Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pro-harmony-liberty-induction-range.md) - [Camera-Equipped Induction Stoves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slidein-induction-range.md)