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# Connected Smart Tables
The Electronic SmartSlab Table Can Control Food Temperature

By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-05-05 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartslab-table
References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/04/16/kram-weisshaar-smartslab-dining-table-hidden-tech-cook-food-chill-drinks-iris-ceramica-milan-design-week/) & [sapienstone](http://www.sapienstone.com/events/news-1)

The 'SmartSlab' table is bringing social interaction to the kitchen in a way that most other electronics cannot. Created by designers from 'SapienStone,' the connected furniture piece is crafted from a new material from the [Iris Ceramica Group](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-ceramica-group). The product is a thin and futuristic addition to any modern kitchen and functions as both a [cooking surface and a kitchen table](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ceran-luminoir-tft) that keeps plates warm and drinks cold.

The SmartSlab table's features allow for the cook to socialize with guests rather than having to hide away in a kitchen. With the warming areas reaching 42 degrees Celsius and the cooling areas reaching minus 5 degrees Celsius, the sections reserved for warming and cooling food are safe to touch.

The SmartSlab table measures 3 by 1.5 meters in size and is only 6 millimeters thick, making it customizable to include [charging modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freepower-1), touch-control panels and Wi-Fi stations.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.7/10
- Popularity: 14% | Activity: 60% | 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) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **Connected Smart Tables:** Opportunity for creating innovative kitchen furniture with built-in connectivity and smart features.
- **New Material From Iris Ceramica Group:** Potential for developing advanced materials for various industries, such as kitchen and furniture manufacturing.
- **Customizable Smart Furniture:** Market potential for customizable furniture with integrated technology and functional features.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Kitchen and Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating smart and connected kitchen furniture.
- **Materials and Ceramics Industry:** Opportunities for developing and commercializing advanced materials for various applications.
- **Technology and Home Appliances:** Potential for integrating technology and smart features into home appliances and furniture.

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