Non-Contact Airflow Heating in new HnB of China Tobacco Sichuan

Events
Dec.18.2022
On December 18, China Tobacco Sichuan successfully concluded the Kung Fu 3.0 heat-not-burn (HNB) product premiere with the theme of "the three begets all things · creativity builds the future".

Article by Leona Zhu | Reported by Ellesmere Zhu 

 

At 15:00 on December 18, China Tobacco Sichuan held a premiere to release its new heat-not-burn product, Kung Fu 3.0, in Zhu Bingren Bronze Intangible Cultural Heritage Life Museum, Kuanzhai Alley, Chengdu, with the theme of "the three begets all things · creativity builds the future". Through online and offline platforms, the premiere focuses on user experience and scientific research innovation. The first launch of the new product Kung Fu 3.0 of China Tobacco Sichuan has been witnessed by tens of thousands of users. 2FIRSTS was honored to be invited to witness its release.

 

Non-Contact Airflow Heating in new HnB of China Tobacco Sichuan

Release of Kung Fu 3.0 Source: on-site staff of 2FIRSTS

 

At 15:00, the premiere kicked off in the broadcast of Call Me Kung Fu, the concept theme song of Kung Fu products. Later, a representative of the New Tobacco Products Center of China Tobacco Sichuan made an introduction to Kung Fu products in the past, disorderly heated wide and narrow tobacco products, and Kung Fu 3.0 released this time. The participants witnessed the milestones of the Kung Fu brand at all stages from its birth to the release of version 3.0 together.

 

 

Non-Contact Airflow Heating in new HnB of China Tobacco Sichuan

The theme song of the Kung Fu product series Source: on-site staff of 2FIRSTS

 

It is said that the Kung Fu 3.0 heater released this time uses the world's first non-contact airflow heating technology. It has the following advantages. Self-developed temperature control ASIC chip and the intelligent learning temperature control algorithm ensure accurate temperature control. Meanwhile, it is equipped with Bluetooth communication technology to realize intelligent human-computer interaction. Graphite heating element technology has been adopted to achieve efficient and uniform heating, making the flue gas taste more delicate. The High-performance battery technology that allows fast charging provides long battery life of 22 cigarettes. No need for cleaning brings consumers a better user experience.

 

Then, the mascot of Kung Fu products, Kwan, unveiled the ceremony. Kung Fu 3.0 was officially released to the public, marking the success of this launch event.

 

Non-Contact Airflow Heating in new HnB of China Tobacco Sichuan

Kung Fu mascot Kwan reveals Kung Fu 3.0 Source: on-site staff of 2FIRSTS

 

This launch event of China Tobacco Sichuan has adopted multi-scenario and multi-angle interpretation for its product. It indicates that China Tobacco Sichuan is committed to protecting and promoting user experience, product upgrading, and product innovation, and successfully conveyed the corporate image of professionalism, rigor, responsibility, and science and technology. It is believed that China Tobacco Sichuan will open up a broader space in the field of tobacco science and technology innovation in the future.

 

In addition, 2FIRSTS has interviewed product R&D personnel of Kung Fu 3.0. Relevant news will be updated on the 2FIRSTS application simultaneously. Please stay tuned.

 

For Russian readers: В Китай Чэнду представили Kung Fu 3.0 

Also read:

Revolutionary HnB Device Unveiled in Chengdu by China Tobacco Sichuan

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