The 2026 Appliance & Electronics World Expo (AWE) opened on March 12, 2026, at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. As one of the world's top three home appliance and consumer electronics exhibitions, AWE adopted a dual-zone format for the first time this year. Under the theme "AI Technology · Enlightening the Future," the event focused on the deep integration of AI with consumer electronics and home appliances.
As a leading brand in the kitchen appliance industry, Vatti's exhibition area, themed "Purity · AI," became a focal point of the event. The fresh "Vatti Green" combined with clean, bright standard white stood out among the numerous exhibition halls. In the competitive landscape where the top three kitchen appliance brands shared the stage, Vatti not only presented technological upgrades across its full range of products, including range hoods and cooktops, but also displayed innovative series such as hidden-embedded models, offering visitors a fully immersive experience of ideal Neo-Chinese and futuristic kitchens.
It is noteworthy that in the 2026 AWE艾普兰 Award list announced alongside the expo, Vatti once again made a standout achievement. The Vatti Hidden Series Range Hood Y9 and the Skincare Bath Gas Water Heater TL5i both won the 艾普兰 Innovation Award, fully demonstrating the brand's leading strength.
From "Hidden in Form" to "Revealed in Quality" Technological innovation and product quality remain Vatti's core competitiveness. At the new product and technology sharing session, Vatti built a complete product matrix covering range hoods, cooktops, gas water heaters, dishwashers, and steam oven microwave combos, centered around the core principles of "easy to use, aesthetically pleasing, and easy to clean."
Addressing the key pain points of油烟 in Chinese kitchens and home integration, Vatti's揽净 Series Range Hood achieved a dual breakthrough in performance and design. Equipped with a peak suction capacity of 31m³/min and an ultra-high static pressure of 1500Pa, combined with 2.0 high-performance smoke containment technology, it ensures no油烟 escapes during intense Chinese stir-frying. The upgraded steam wash system utilizes 110°C high-temperature steam and 80°C hot water to achieve a 99.2% cleaning rate, guaranteeing "persistent high suction." In terms of design, the揽净 Series features a 32.5cm ultra-slim body that fits perfectly with cabinetry, and a visual thickness of just 2cm, meeting the demand for "hidden in form, revealed in quality" home integration.
In the cooktop category, Vatti, renowned as the manufacturer of the Beijing Olympic torch and often called the "King of Cooktops in China," has always been an industry leader. Yao Yong, Director of Vatti's Product Management Center, shared the inspiration behind their products: "The soul of Chinese cooking lies in the unique flavor imparted by wood fire. Modern living spaces don't allow for wood-burning stoves in every home. So, we asked, is it possible to replicate that rustic wood-fire flavor using our technology?"
Consequently, Vatti introduced the聚能燃烧 Technology 5.0MAX, which allows urban kitchens to recreate the flavor of wood-fire cooking. This technology achieves a super-high火力 of 5.2kW and an ultra-first-class thermal efficiency of 78%. Through 18,600 micro-flame wave radiation火孔 that evenly envelop the pot bottom, it replicates the smoky aroma of a wood-burning stove. The sustained high heat rapidly triggers deep Maillard reactions in ingredients, enabling quick sealing to lock in freshness and flavor. Dishes cooked this way are bright in color and crisp in texture—this is Vatti's secret to replicating wood-fire flavor.
Furthermore, Vatti demonstrated strong capabilities in gas water heaters, dishwasher/embedding, and steam oven microwave categories. The triple-circulation constant temperature technology in water heaters achieves zero wait for hot water, zero temperature difference upon start/stop, and zero fluctuation throughout use. Paired with Skincare Bath 2.0, certified by SGS to improve hair smoothness by 28.6%, it benefits both skin and hair. The dishwasher's second-generation双子方形全域洗 technology improves the cleaning rate for stubborn stains in specific zones by 283.3%. The steam oven microwave combo, equipped with "Humidity Control Cooking" and "AI Cooking" technologies, uses intelligent humidity sensors to dynamically adjust parameters, allowing even cooking novices to replicate master-level results. The亮相 of this full product matrix showcased Vatti's dedication and strength in technology and research.
Beyond Functionality, Aiming for Emotional Appeal Design innovation makes Vatti products a carrier of lifestyle aesthetics. Today, people's imagination of the kitchen is no longer limited to simple specifications and cost-performance, especially among Generation Z, who increasingly value "emotional value-per-price." An aesthetically pleasing kitchen appliance largely determines the style and atmosphere of the entire kitchen, making cooking an enjoyable experience.
Vatti's specially set up前瞻 Industrial Design Zone集中 displayed innovative CMF products planned for market release, offering a glimpse into the brand's important future directions. Among the前瞻 products, the Vatti Hidden-Embedded Series was particularly notable. Drawing inspiration from the subtle layouts of classical Chinese gardens, the hidden-embedded design integrates range hoods, cooktops, and gas water heaters into the kitchen space, exploring the ideal form of the Chinese kitchen. The逸境 Suspended Free-Lifting Low-Profile Range Hood blends Chinese creation aesthetics with smart technology, featuring AI adaptive low-profile smoke containment and an AI健康 kitchen管家 system. Its ultra-slim design is eye-catching, complemented by a canopy soft light, enhancing the cooking仪式感. The幻隐 Dual-Engine Cooktop adopts a dual induction hob + single gas burner configuration, with its hidden-embedded integrated design winning the IDEA Design Bronze Award. The沐隐 Built-in Gas Water Heater integrates into cabinetry with an Oriental Tibetan aesthetic design. Its高透活肌 2.0 technology protects water quality and cares for skin, while an AI safety管家 monitors CO concentration in real-time for safety.
As Yao Yong stated at the product sharing session, "Guided by our home integration strategy, we no longer view kitchen appliances as isolated devices but as part of kitchen aesthetics, making the kitchen space more premium and comprehensively upgrading the quality of life."
At AWE 2026, Vatti showcased its vision for the future kitchen—featuring not only technological novelties but also innovations in product and design. The approach is straightforward: consistently focus on consumers' real needs and solve tangible pain points. It is precisely in this direction that Vatti has found its breakthrough in the存量 market.
For Vatti, as the kitchen appliance industry enters a存量 market phase, the future cannot solely rely on technological upgrades. It must also involve thinking about how to integrate technology with people's living scenarios and attitudes, carving out a unique path for Vatti's "Neo-Chinese Fashionable Healthy Lifestyle."
Comments