Gear Pumps for the Perfect Coffee Machine Foam November 23, 2020 The Franke Group, headquartered in Aarburg, Switzerland, develops a range of coffeemakers for perfected coffee indulgence in its Franke Coffee Systems division. “Make it Wonderful” is the creed Franke Coffee Systems follows in the design of its coffeemakers that are meant to make every moment more wonderful with a perfect cup of coffee. Franke works hard to continuously improve its products with the support of restaurant operators, coffee roasters and coffee lovers. Prefect coffee foam from Franke’s fully automated coffee machine with the DDP Optima precision gear pump. At the end of 2008, developers with Franke Coffee Systems began a project designed to fabricate cold milk foam. It quickly became clear that a gear pump with excellent performance capabilities was required for this. After establishing contact with pump manufacturer DPP, a team made up of experts from both companies came up with the perfect solution: an Optima Series gear pump that perfectly matches the needs of the automatic coffeemaker. The results of the collaboration that continues to this day: the first automatic coffeemaker from Franke with a system for cold milk foam. The device was presented at HOST 2009 combined with an innovative flavor system (syrup) – and coffee experts around the world have been raving about it ever since. DPP Optima Series 2000 DC 01 Precision Gear Pump