New A Line built for today, ready for tomorrow

How Franke Coffee Systems’ New A Line of automatic machines is primed to take on the challenges of the evolving beverage market for operators, baristas, and coffee lovers alike.

When Franke Coffee Systems introduced the New A Line at Host Milano 2025, the manufacturer known for its Swiss engineering wanted it to feel less like a typical product launch and more of a bold new era.

The New A Line is a configurable platform, designed to deliver uncompromising and consistent in-cup quality with operational efficiency, reliability, flexibility, and an eco-friendly mindset. These components were brought together to match today’s business needs – from independent cafés to multinational operators.

Fully automatic machines are typically associated with speed and convenience, but Franke Coffee Systems CEO Marco Zancolò emphasises that Franke’s vision for the category goes far beyond that.

“Premium expectations are rising even as staffing and cost pressures grow,” says Zancolò.

“With the New A Line, operators get consistent in-cup quality at scale, true flexibility for dairy and non-dairy menus, and simpler day-to-day running. All of this is backed by Swiss precision engineering. The New A Line is built for today’s realities and ready to evolve with future customer needs.”

Evolution with purpose

Zancolò’s view is mirrored in the six guiding values that have fostered the evolution of the A Line: premium in-cup quality, enhanced offer, ease of use, cost efficiency, aesthetic design, and an environmentally friendly footprint.

Over the past decade, the Classic A Line has become a trusted partner in cafés, hotels, and convenience stores worldwide. The New A Line aims to build on that legacy while introducing major technological advancements engineered to push the standard of fully automatic machines.

As part of this evolution, Franke has released a suite of new and updated technologies. The New FoamMaster function has been developed to deliver consistent barista-grade foam and full undiluted flavour at high temperatures with unprecedented precision and repeatability.

The new digital backbone, FrankeOS, underpins the technological improvements. The digital platform aims to bring software, connectivity, and user experience together in one simple-to-navigate system to streamline daily routines, reduce training needs, and provide clarity for users.

These innovations have been created to continue the heritage of the Classic A Line at the heart of the New A Line, while also addressing expectations of what coffee lovers can find in a fully automatic machine.

Premiumisation with precision

Franke Coffee Systems’ patented iQFlow technology will now come as standard in the new A600 and A800. The system is designed to continuously control and adjust extraction time and flow in real time to deliver consistent aroma and flavour in every cup.

IndividualMilk is a further key function that can be built into the new generation. It allows operators to serve both dairy and plant-based alternatives from the same machine while keeping the milk types completely separate and guaranteed free of cross-contamination from cooling unit to the cup.

To ensure every coffee bean and delicate tea is brewed at its optimal temperature for maximum flavour, consistency and versatility, PrecisionTemp has been developed to empower businesses with unparalleled temperature control.

Streamlined user experience

In addition to the technological innovations, ease of use was a design priority. The creation of a large graphical interface, visual prompts, and streamlined menu flow were introduced to make the machines more accessible and easier to train new users on.

Furthermore, the Design Spout Light was developed to provide guidance for users to support both staffed counters and self-service environments – as well as contributing to the distinct design element of the machines.

Thanks to Franke Coffee Systems’ modularity approach, the New A Line can be precisely configured to match each operator’s performance goals, space, and workflow – from small cafés to large-scale venues.

Add-ons and options such as up to three grinders and two powder hoppers, Flavor Stations, and payment integrations extend this flexibility further.

Franke Coffee Systems Product Manager Patrice Schaer says the modularity of the New A Line reflects the evolving demands on fully automatic machines from the brand’s partners and customers.

“Every business is unique, and our machines must reflect that,” says Schaer.

“The New A Line is a configurable platform – the capacity and features needed can be scaled as their operation grows.

“Consistency is the base line; creativity is the opportunity. Our goal was to make both achievable in the same shift, on the same machine.”

Low footprint, high confidence

Franke says efficiency and eco-friendliness guided the development of the New A Line.

Boiler insulation system HeatGuard is reported to reduce energy loss by up to 44 per cent in the new A600 compared to the Classic A600 (no milk version), while ensuring the machine remains ready for use during peak hours. What’s more, IndividualClean adapts cleaning cycles to actual usage, reducing detergent consumption, streamlining workflows, and easing staff workload.

The new FoamMaster is not only designed to ensure top-level foam consistency and temperature but also helps to significantly reduce food waste through enhanced process optimisations.

These improved technologies are part of the overall intent to lower the New A Line’s environmental footprint while supporting cost efficiency and helping extend the lifespan of the machines.

Launching the New A Line

The New A Line, introduced with the new A600 and A800 in its first rollout phase, is said to be the pinnacle of Franke’s coffee-brewing excellence.

The new A600 has been created as a versatile, premium all-rounder machine for cafés, bakeries, and restaurants that need to offer a wide variety of beverages with consistency.

The new A800, by contrast, has been created to be the performance specialist designed for high-venue environments where speed and volume matter most. It introduces features such as parallel dispensing, which enables two beverages to be prepared simultaneously.

Together, the new A600 and A800
have been released to give operators choice between flexibility and high-capacity performance, depending on business needs.

Designed for reliability and trust

The New A Line not only carries forward the engineering of the Classic, including high-quality materials and durable components, but has been constructed to build upon it with intuitive workflows and connected data.

Following their launch at Host Milano 2025, the new A600 and A800 will become available in stages across different regions, reaching global availability by the end of 2026.

Zancolò says the New A Line demonstrates how far fully automatic machines have come, and how far they can still go by raising standards in beverage quality, efficiency, and eco-friendliness.

“Our strategy is simple,” he says. “We invest in innovation that matters.”

“The New A Line embodies that approach – setting new benchmarks today and preparing our customers for the expectations of tomorrow.”