Continental Brings Materials and Technology Expertise from the Car to the Kitchen

Under the tagline “Evolution of Senses – Feel. Connect. Inspire.,” the jointly developed concept kitchen demonstrates how comfort, safety and design can be reimagined through functional materials and technologies. A key foundation for this is provided by ContiTech’s translucent surface solutions, which, thanks to their light permeability and integration of printed electronics, enable entirely new functionalities. These surfaces form the technological foundation for applications such as wireless smartphone charging, heating and cooling zones for keeping food and drinks warm or cold and touch control panels – all of which remain invisible when not in use and only appear when activated on the countertop.The potential of surface technology is also evident in the kitchen niche, where a screen is integrated behind a translucent wood-look decorative film, remaining invisible when switched off and only appearing when activated.The materials employed are durable, easy to maintain and resource-efficient. For example, the artificial leather skai Evida Fiber used on the chairs in the concept kitchen consists of over 90% bio-based and renewable raw materials, such as organic cotton, which serves as the backing fabric and is grown according to certified ecological standards.“The collaboration with Continental is a real game-changer. It enables us to create intuitive surfaces that respond to the user while at the same time preserving the elegant design of modern kitchens,” says Florian Degenhardt, Head of Innovation at nobilia.