Black HEATSCOPE® PURE heater featuring SCHOTT NEXTREMA® glass-ceramic

NEXTREMA® glass-ceramic as infrared heater cover

Lots of warmth, less glare. One solution: the HEATSCOPE® PURE from Munich Home Systems was made possible through a close cooperation with SCHOTT NEXTREMA® and developed to address specific requirements.

MHS set out to develop an infrared heater that efficiently heats spaces without disturbing the room’s ambience while reducing the amount of glare. Throughout the development process, one thing was certain: the success of the project depended on having a material that could withstand the heat and, at the same time, reduce the orange light and glare typical for so many other heaters.

HEATSCOPE® PURE heater from Munich Home Systems
Lars Keussen, Managing Director, MHS Munich Home Systems GmbH
We wanted a versatile and robust material that would emit the correct amount of heat while ensuring an appealing design. A material that can meet the demanding requirements of a powerful heater and still make an esthetic presentation.
Watch the development story of the HEATSCOPE® PURE realized by using the diverse features of SCHOTT NEXTREMA®.

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Illustrations of the design and development of the HEATSCOPE® PURE heater
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Engineer making series of HEATSCOPE® PURE heaters in a factory
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Two heating elements of the HEATSCOPE® PURE heater
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Two heating elements glowing red
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HEATSCOPE® PURE heater with separate front cover made using SCHOTT NEXTREMA®
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Line of black HEATSCOPE® PURE heaters
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A glass-ceramic front cover was the answer. With incredible heat resistance and a fitting transmission profile.

Diagram of the HEATSCOPE® PURE heater with glass-ceramic cover

NEXTREMA® IR specialist

The transmission profile of the glass-ceramic cover reduces light emission to a max. of 350 lumens – most infrared heaters have over 2000 lumens. Additionally, its 100 % performance is reached in just 20 seconds thanks to the thermal shock resistance of NEXTREMA® glass-ceramics of up to 820°C¹ depending on the material type.

¹Applies to NEXTREMA® transparent. Tested by quenching a homogeneous heated NEXTREMA® transparent panel (820°C) with room temperature water (20°C). Values may differ for other NEXTREMA® variants.

Heating elements

Generating pleasant heat and light through infrared medium wave radiation.

Design housing

The enlarged heating area with more glass-ceramic increases the heat output.

NEXTREMA® IR specialist

Heating elements

Design housing

Benefits for HEATSCOPE® PURE made possible by SCHOTT NEXTREMA®

Glass-ceramic solutions from SCHOTT NEXTREMA® have a broad range of useful characteristics. Here are the ones that made all the difference in the development of the HEATSCOPE® PURE.
A choice of six transmission profiles
A choice of six transmission profiles
Six transmission profiles in the visible and IR ranges offer a number of options for effective heating without disturbing glare.
Incredible heat resistance
Incredible heat resistance
With temperatures up to 950 °C¹, SCHOTT glass-ceramics can easily handle a heater's maximum temperatures.
Truly robust temperature shock resistance
Truly robust temperature shock resistance
NEXTREMA® can withstand sudden temperature shocks of up to 820 °C² with very little effect on the integrity of the material.
Impressive near-zero thermal expansion
Impressive near-zero thermal expansion
The stability of glass-ceramic means it maintains its shape under extreme heat or when exposed to sudden temperature changes.
Reliably tough chemical resistance
Reliably tough chemical resistance
High resistance to acids and bases, conforming to DIN 12116, ISO 695, and DIN ISO 719 standards, also in outdoor environment.
Reacts only when you want it to
Reacts only when you want it to
NEXTREMA® is process inert, so will not react with other materials. This offers new possibilities for innovative applications.

1 Applies to NEXTREMA® opaque white for 1 hour at 950°C homogenous heating. For inhomogeneous heating and other NEXTREMA® variants, the operating temperature may vary.
2 Applies to NEXTREMA® transparent. Tested by quenching a homogeneous heated NEXTREMA® transparent panel (820°C) with room temperature water (20°C). Values may differ for other NEXTREMA® variants.

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HEATSCOPE® PURE heater by MHS

Winner of the RedDot Design Award 2018

The HEATSCOPE® PURE attracted plenty of attention when it debuted on the market and was awarded a RedDot Design Award in 2018 for its innovation and design.

From the material to the product: the unique glass-ceramic material platform NEXTREMA® opens up new dimensions for engineers and designers. Combined with our 140 years of experience in specialty glass, we ask you to let your imagination run free, be inspired, and shape the future with us.

Used materials & similar products

The outstanding glass-ceramic NEXTREMA® offers the ideal combination of properties for a wide range of industrial and home applications, including heat resistance up to 950 °C¹ depending on the material type, high mechanical strength, and exceptional resistance to thermal shock up to 820 °C² depending on the material type. Combined with a wide transmittance spectrum, NEXTREMA® delivers a broad variety of design opportunities.
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When you need a unique material to turn your product ideas into reality, NEXTREMA® glass-ceramic is a game-changer. Impressive thermal shock resistance and other properties make it ideal for a range of industrial and domestic applications, allowing engineers and designers to find their ideal solution.
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1 Applies to NEXTREMA® opaque white for 1 hour at 950°C homogenous heating. For inhomogeneous heating and other NEXTREMA® variants, the operating temperature may vary.
2 Applies to NEXTREMA® transparent. Tested by quenching a homogeneous heated NEXTREMA® transparent panel (820°C) with room temperature water (20°C). Values may differ for other NEXTREMA® variants.

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oberto Perez Castro, Head of SCHOTT NEXTREMA® Product Management
Roberto Perez Castro

Head of NEXTREMA® Product Management