C-Automation technology focuses on achieving sustainability by increasing speed and reducing waste. Connecting the Nuova Aurelia to Simonelli’s GX range of grinders, the system monitors each extraction and, if necessary, communicates with the grinder to adjust the grind to improve the consistency of the drinks.
“This ensures that the dose is always consistent without requiring staff adjustments, maintaining high quality without interrupting the workflow,” says Claudio.
The MP system has also been developed to provide optimal stability and reduce the car’s energy consumption. It is designed to achieve maximum control and temperature stability in every coffee extraction.
“MP technology requires less energy, allowing for smaller boilers as only the water needed is heated. The boilers are insulated with an innovative material that prevents heat loss and increases energy efficiency,” says Claudio.
“The process is efficient, but it’s also simple: the barista just needs to set the temperature from the screen. The machine’s electronics do the rest, keeping the temperature constant throughout the dispensing phase.”
Another cool feature is the Autopurge technology, which reduces maintenance and waste by automatically cleaning the array after the portafilter is disconnected.
Lauro believes Nuova Aurelia is suitable for busy Australian cafes that don’t have much time to train staff but want to ensure their coffee standards remain high.
“Nuova Aurelia is a coffee machine designed for premises with high staff turnover. It’s extremely intuitive, easy to use and requires very little staff training time,” he says.
He also thinks the machine is a great solution for non-coffee-oriented chains, roasters, restaurants and hotels with a wider range of beverages.
Another versatile machine from the Simonelli Group that offers an easy-to-use yet reliable solution for a range of coffee-serving environments is the Appia Life Timer, which has recently become available in Australia.
“The Appia Life Timer is a machine designed for those who need a product that is reliable and simple to use, and enables less experienced workers to safely serve great drinks,” says Lauro.
It highlights the Appia Life Timer’s volumetric dosing and TFT (Thin Film Transistor) display, which enables the user to control dispensing time for a consistent result without waste. Compared to its sister product, Appia Life Standard, this new model gives the user more control and information on metrics to ensure that quality remains high.
“The Appia Life Timer is a smart machine that electronically manages all the performance criteria: the cooking time, the temperature of the milk foam of its Easycream system and all the performance measurements of the telemetry mode,” says Claudio.
“The telemetry system is particularly useful for coffee chains. It visualizes machine performance and provides data and statistics to adjust peak times, making business organization much more manageable. It also helps organize warehouse and orders, thus optimizing investment and staffing based on the daily beer schedules the machines deliver.”
The new machine’s energy-saving features enable premises owners to manage their energy use while still preparing quality drinks. Thanks to the Drytex thermal insulation that encloses the boiler, the espresso machine’s energy consumption is 13 percent less than previous Appia models. A life cycle assessment of the Appia Life Timer confirms that the machine has 20 percent less environmental impact than the Appia II.
“This is the ideal machine for large companies, chains and any environment where excellent coffee is required but with great attention to economic sustainability,” says Lauro.
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