# Machine-Wrought Iron Skillets The JB Prince x SOLIDteknics Professional Iron Skillet is Advanced By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/professional-iron-skillet References: [gearpatrol](https://gearpatrol.com/2019/09/13/jb-prince-solidteknics-wrougt-iron-skillet/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/solidteknicsusa/jb-prince-solidteknics-professional-iron-skillets-usa-made) Cast-iron skillets are favored for their durability and heat consistency but are notorious for being quite heavy, so the JB Prince x SOLIDteknics Professional Iron Skillet has been created as a next-generation alternative. The skillet is achieved by machine pressing procedure that takes smooth discs of [wrought iron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stainless-steel-frypan) and fusing them together. This achieves a piece of cookware that is inherently lighter than [cast-iron alternatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enameled-cast-iron-collection) and features smooth surfaces that are also [easier to season](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solidteknic-aus). The JB Prince x SOLIDteknics Professional Iron Skillet comes in two size options including a 10.5 inch and 8 inch variety, which start at just $54 each. They pans have a durable design that are far more durable against cracking, have a more conductive profile and weigh half as much as cast iron. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 9% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Machine-pressed Iron Skillets:** Machine-pressed iron skillets offer a lighter and more durable alternative to traditional cast-iron skillets. - **Improved Heat Distribution:** Skillets with smooth surfaces from machine pressing allow for easier seasoning and more consistent heat distribution. - **Affordable High-quality Cookware:** The JB Prince x SOLIDteknics Professional Iron Skillet offers high-quality skillets at an affordable price point. ### Where This Applies - **Cookware Manufacturing:** Cookware manufacturers can explore the use of machine pressing techniques to create innovative and durable products. - **Kitchenware Retail:** Kitchenware retailers can provide machine-pressed iron skillets as a lighter and improved alternative to cast-iron skillets. - **Hospitality and Food Service:** The hospitality and food service industry can benefit from machine-pressed iron skillets that provide consistent heat distribution and durability for professional cooking environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cast-Iron Alternative Skillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-handle-skillet.md) - [Traditional Cast Iron Skillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lancaster-no-8.md) - [Sizable Cast Iron Skillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-iron-skillets.md) - [Cast Iron Cookware Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-iron-cookware.md) - [Rocket Design-Inspired Skillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fireup-skillet.md) - [Sustainable Cast-Iron Skillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hornbeam-skillets.md) - [Campsite-Ready Iron Skillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yeti-12inch-cast-iron-skillet-kit.md) - [Convenience-Focused Cast Iron Cookware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-iron-skillet1.md) - [Oval-Shaped Fish Skillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fish-skillet.md)