Sketch Model Presentation Silver A October 2, 2008 1 Problem - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Sketch Model Presentation Silver A October 2, 2008 1

Problem Problem • Existing stoves: – limit burners to discrete sizes – Number of pots to 4-6 Silver A 2

Unlimited Range Unlimited Range • Efficient Cook Top Silver A 3

Unlimited Range Unlimited Range • Efficient Cook Top Silver A 4

Unlimited Range Unlimited Range • Versatile use of Heating Space Silver A 5

Burner Designs Burner Designs Induction Halogen Gas Electrical Resistance Coil Silver A 6

Burner Designs Burner Designs Induction Halogen Gas Electrical Resistance Coil Silver A 7

Product Proposal Product Proposal • Up to 150 Watts per coil • 1.5 ” diameter coils • Automatic pot sensing Silver A 8

Challenges Identified Challenges Identified • Regulating power to coils while maintaining source impedance matching • Detecting pots in a hot environment • Modular elements to keep manufacturing costs down Silver A 9

Market Market • Over 8 million ranges sold each year • Kuppersbusch makes $90 million/year • Targeting high end kitchens, dorms Silver A 10