5/3/26

The New A Line wins iF Design Award 2026

Award-winning design for modern coffee environments

Aarburg (Switzerland), March 2026

Franke Coffee Systems has been honored with the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD 2026. The award recognizes the New A Line, a new generation of professional coffee machines designed to combine performance-driven engineering, intuitive usability, and consistently premium in-cup quality.

The recognition highlights Franke’s commitment to developing solutions that support operators in delivering outstanding coffee experiences while maintaining efficiency in demanding service environments.

The iF DESIGN AWARD is one of the world’s most respected design competitions. In 2026, more than 10,000 submissions from 68 countries were evaluated by an independent jury of 129 international design experts. In this highly competitive environment, the New A Line stood out with its clear, functional design and its strong focus on the user experience.

Where design meets performance

With the New A Line, a new generation of coffee machines is created, one that combines functionality, material quality and system intelligence into a powerful overall solution. It ensures that professional environments can consistently provide high coffee quality efficiently.

Consistency you can count on

The New A Line was developed with a clear goal in mind: uncompromising in‑cup quality - even during peak times. Its design blends aesthetics with functionality and supports fast, consistent beverage preparation in demanding professional settings.

Intuitive operation and intelligent system

With FrankeOS, a structured, image‑based user interface and integrated brewing technology, the New A Line brings speed, personalization and consistency into harmony. This reduces complexity and enables efficient, error‑free workflows.

Designed for longevity and sustainability

Rooted in Swiss engineering, the New A Line is constructed with high‑quality steel for lasting durability, supported by recycled materials that help reduce resource consumption. With its Mahogany, Onyx, and Granite color variants, the machine brings a refined and contemporary look to professional coffee spaces.

A platform built for growth and flexibility

The modular, scalable architecture of the New A Line allows precise adaptation to any business environment - from compact setups to high‑traffic locations. It enables operators to expand their beverage offerings without compromising speed or consistency.

Setting a Benchmark for the Industry

Winning the iF Design Award 2026 reinforces our commitment to purposeful, performance‑driven design in professional coffee environments.

With the New A Line, advanced technology, intuitive operation through FrankeOS, and a scalable platform come together to deliver consistent in‑cup quality and streamlined workflows.

These elements set a new benchmark for how modularity, usability and long‑term performance shape the future of premium coffee systems.

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