Easy-to-use electronic controller for compact espresso machines

This renowned manufacturer of professional coffee machines also wanted to offer consumers and the semi-professional user a high-quality "fresh brew" coffee machine. E.D.&A. was involved in the development of a compact espresso machine controller. The design and user-friendly operation were central to this.

The round user interface is built around a bright 3.5" TFT screen with illuminated capacitive keys. The device's intelligence is in the UI print, which controls an I/O board via a communication port. For this application, E.D.&A. also provides a sub assembly consisting of the PCB, the display, the capacitive keys and the plastic holder in addition to the I/O board.