# Impervious Induction Irons Therese Glimskar and BASF Create Super Safety Iron By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/induction-irons-therese-glimskar-basf References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/07/24/induction-iron/) & [thereseglimskar](http://www.thereseglimskar.com/) It’s about time that somebody figured out that irons should work off of [induction heating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-celestial-flex-series). How many times has someone made the accidental (foolish) mistake of touching the iron because they didn’t know it was on? Therese Glimskär in collaboration with [BASF](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-pure) (makers of the heat resistant plastic ULTRADUR) has created the Induction Iron. It works off of electormagnetic technology that causes the instant heating process only when the iron is on a piece of clothing. The world is now officially a much safer place! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Induction Heating Technology:** Opportunity for companies to develop innovative products using induction heating technology for improved safety and efficiency. - **Electromagnetic-based Appliances:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the appliance industry by integrating electromagnetic technology for better user experience and safety. - **Smart Home Irons:** Promising market for smart home irons that use advanced technologies like induction heating to offer enhanced safety features and convenience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Appliance Manufacturing:** Appliance manufacturers can explore the adoption of induction heating technology to create safer and more efficient products. - **Plastics and Polymers:** Opportunity for plastics and polymer companies to collaborate with appliance manufacturers to develop heat resistant materials for electromagnetic-based appliances. - **Smart Home Technology:** Growing demand for smart home products presents an opportunity for companies to incorporate induction heating technology into home appliances like irons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fully Automated Ironing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-automated-ironing-system.md) - [Intelligent All-in-One Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-induction-cooktop.md) - [Dual-Fucntional Steam Iron Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/darimeven.md) - [Ultra-Precise Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/powered-by-impulse.md) - [Infrared Hair Styling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loral-light-straight.md) - [Beginner-Friendly Smart Soldering Irons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-soldering-iron.md) - [Electromagnetic Induction Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-celestial-flex-series.md) - [Precise Temperature Induction Cooktops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brevilles-the-control-freak.md) - [Invisible Induction Countertop Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaggenau-essential-induction.md)