# Pod-Packing Vaporizers PAX's New Vaporizer Uses a Cartridge System to Prevent Contamination By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-vaporizer References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/2016/09/30/the-pax-era-aims-to-be-the-keurig-of-vaporizers/) & [paxvapor](https://www.paxvapor.com/era) PAX has gone ahead and released an innovative and high-tech new vaporizer, dubbed the [PAX Era](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-purity-delta8-thc), that is well and truly designed to usher in a new era in [oil concentrate vaporizing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vape-cartridges) thanks to the fact that they feature a well-engineered new mechanism as well as app-control capability. The PAX Era vaporizer makes using oil concentrates easy and less messy thanks to the fact that it utilizes a [pod-like system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cbd-pods) reminiscent of some market-leading coffee machines. Each pod contains 500 mg of concentrate and is designed for single use, preventing contamination. What's more, the vaporizer comes with a companion app that you can use to adjust your device's temperature output and vaporizing mode. High-tech yet easy to use, the PAX Era vaporizer makes smart use of new technologies to make vaporizing easier and more pleasurable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 61% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Pod-like Systems:** The use of pod-like systems in vaporizers presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the vaping industry by providing a convenient and contamination-free way to use oil concentrates. - **App-controlled Devices:** The integration of companion apps in vaporizers offers a disruptive innovation opportunity by allowing users to customize their device's settings and personalize their vaping experience. - **Convenient Single-use Cartridges:** The adoption of single-use cartridges in vaporizers creates a disruptive innovation opportunity by ensuring easy and mess-free usage while preventing contamination. ### Where This Applies - **Vaping:** The vaping industry can leverage pod-like systems, app-controlled devices, and convenient single-use cartridges to enhance user experience and capture market share. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can explore opportunities to develop and market innovative app-controlled vaporizers, catering to the growing demand for personalized vaping experiences. - **Concentrate Manufacturing:** Companies in the concentrate manufacturing industry can capitalize on the adoption of pod-like systems and single-use cartridges, providing customers with easy-to-use and contamination-free vaping solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Advanced Dry Herb Vaporizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dry-herb-vaporizers.md) - [All-Natural Vaping Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-pressed-live-rosin.md) - [Portable Cannabis Dabbing Device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dabbing-device.md) - [High-Grade THC Vape Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-purity-delta8-thc.md) - [Artist-Designed Vaporizer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pax-plus-vaporizers.md) - [Customizable Vaporizer Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-vaporizer.md) - [Social Cannabis Consumption Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabis-consumption.md) - [Sleek Herb Vaporizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/herb-vaporizers.md) - [Compact Vaping Pens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compass-rise.md)