# Touchless Beverage Dispensers The Countertop Smartwell Shares Custom Drinks in an Eco-Friendly Way By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-04-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartwell References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/elkay-introduces-new-touchless-countertop-beverage-dispenser-as-part-of-smartwell-collection-301271310.html) & [elkay](http://www.elkay.com/) Elkay's Smartwell Touchless Countertop Beverage Dispenser dispenses drinks in a safe and [eco-friendly way](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cutlery-dispenser), and hands-free dispensing is possible thanks to compatibility with mobile devices. The [hands-free hydrating solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medi-water-ai-20) is designed to fit under standard kitchenette cabinets, so that it does not take up valuable floor space. With touchless operations, people can create [custom beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-beverages) and view nutritional information without having to use the unit itself. Using the drink dispenser is as simple as downloading the app, scanning the QR code and then making the desired selections. Knowing that facility managers and office coordinators will be looking for solutions to increase comfort in shared physical spaces as they reopen, brands are creating new solutions for healthy and safe work settings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 10% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Touchless Beverage Dispensers:** Brands are developing hands-free, eco-friendly and mobile-compatible beverage dispensers that offer custom drinks and nutritional information. - **QR Code Scanning in Food Service:** QR codes are being used to minimize contact in food and beverage service, enabling personalized and touchless interactions. - **Smart Appliances in Shared Spaces:** Smart appliances are being developed specifically for shared spaces to keep them safe and clean, offering a new market for innovative companies. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Companies in the food and beverage industry can integrate touchless operations, QR codes and smart appliances in their business models to gain a competitive advantage and offer safe, personalized service to their customers. - **Office and Facility Management:** Office and facility coordinators can benefit from touchless dispensing and smart appliances designed for shared spaces to increase employee satisfaction and comfort in the workplace. - **Smart Home Appliances:** Smart home appliance companies can tap into a new market of shared spaces and create products specifically tailored for office and facility management that prioritize eco-friendliness and touchless usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Water-Dispensing Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-and-water-dispenser.md) - [Low-Maintenance Drink Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocacola-flex.md) - [Customization-Focused Drink Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juli-connect-beverage-dispenser.md) - [Smart Water Coolers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standup-20.md) - [Automated Beverage Dispensing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-beverage-dispensing-solution.md) - [Fingerprint-Scanning Water Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/water-dispenser-concept.md) - [Smart-Designed Handwash Dispensers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-designed-handwash-dispenser.md) - [Robotic Beverage-Crafting Baristas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sidework-dispenser.md) - [BYO Bottle Drink Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refilled-refiller-stations.md)