# Heatable Smart Packaging The Inductive Intelligence System Heats Packages with Device Chargers By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-09-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inductive-intelligence References: [packagingdigest](https://www.packagingdigest.com/smart-packaging/consumers-can-heat-products-onthego-smart-pkg-1809) & [inductiveintelligence](https://www.inductiveintelligence.com/technology-products) While there are many food and beverage products that are conveniently packaged for consumers to quickly and easily heat up in the microwave, innovative, patent-pending technology from Inductive Intelligence promises to "safely heat packaged foods and beverages roughly as fast as, and far more efficiently than a microwave." The system is designed to turn everything from paper and plastic to glass and metal packaging into heatable IoT devices. The technology involves using the familiar appliances for [wirelessly powering or charging mobile devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-powers) or other small electronics, as well as a smartphone app, to create an induction heating system. As a result, the [smart packaging-enabled heating technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartlinks) has the potential to disrupt [single-serve packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paperseal-shape) by saving consumers a trip to the microwave. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Inductive-heated Packaging:** Opportunity to disrupt the convenience food industry by creating packaging that can be heated wirelessly using an induction heating system. - **Iot-enabled Packaging:** Potential for innovation in packaging industry by transforming materials into heatable IoT devices, providing new ways to interact with and monitor products. - **Microwave-alternative Technology:** Chance for disruption in the home appliance industry by introducing a technology that can heat packaged foods and beverages as fast as, but more efficiently than, a microwave. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage Packaging:** Opportunity for innovation in packaging industry with the creation of heatable smart packaging, offering convenience and efficiency to consumers. - **Wireless Charging:** Potential disruption in the consumer electronics industry by incorporating wireless charging technology into the process of heating packaged goods. - **Home Appliances:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home appliance industry by introducing a microwave-alternative technology that can safely and efficiently heat packaged foods and beverages. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Heating Messenger Bags](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willtex-willcook.md) - [3-in-1 Meal Packaging Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-to-go-packs.md) - [Scheduled Self-Heating Lunchboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunchgo.md) - [Self-Cooling Can Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coolcan.md) - [Steam Heating Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selfheating-lunch-box.md) - [Compact Desk Food Warmers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reheatly.md) - [Electromagnetic Induction Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midea-celestial-flex-series.md) - [Connected Temperature-Controlled Shipping Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ember-cube.md) - [Oven-Like Microwave Cooking Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rangemate.md)