Wega Unveils New Connected Tech, Grinder and Polar Espresso Machine

Wega Polar espresso machine. Daily Coffee News photo by Nick Brown.

Italian coffee equipment brand Wega rolled out several new technologies at the HostMilano expo in Italy last month.

The updates include Beans2Cloud Next, an LTE-enabled upgrade to the Wi-Fi-based Beans2Cloud telemetry system that launched in 2017. A new grinder-connection system called SmartGrind also debuted.

Both technologies were showcased at the Wega booth, where the brand unveiled a new espresso machine called the Polar and the internet-connected J-83 SmartGrind grinder. Some features will be applied to sibling brands owned by Italian holding company Ryoma, including Astoria.

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Wega SmartGrind

The J-83 SmartGrind is the first Wega grinder to include SmartGrind wireless communication and self-adjustment features. The grinder receives data from a compatible espresso machine’s flow meter to automatically adjust the grind finer or coarser based on prescribed preferences.

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Claudia Gobbo, product marketing representative for Wega, told Daily Coffee News that the new Polar machine is currently the only Wega model compatible with SmartGrind. Work is underway to implement the technology on additional machines soon.

The J-83 SmartGrind will begin shipping to Italian customers in the second half of 2026, followed by the rest of Europe and then the United States. Pricing is provided directly by sales representatives.

Beans2Cloud Next

The new Beans2Cloud Next system was developed with BibeCoffee, a coffee-focused data solutions company. BibeCoffee specializes in technology that lets cafe operators remotely monitor machine usage, performance and maintenance. The company has also worked on solutions with numerous European equipment brands.

The BibeCoffee hardware installed in select Wega machines includes a SIM card for transmitting data via LTE. Unlike the original Beans2Cloud system, it doesn’t rely on local Wi-Fi. Beans2Cloud Next offers the same data suite plus deeper insights into machine usage, maintenance status and recipe accuracy from anywhere and on more devices.

Wega Polar. Courtesy photo.

“The new Beans2Cloud Next is a 4G-based LTE telemetry system that requires a SIM card, thus using mobile connection technologies and offering high-quality connection anywhere,” Gobbo told DCN. “Moreover, Beans2Cloud next is based on the platform of a partner specialized in cutting-edge IoT solutions for the coffee ecosystems. In addition to a global overview of machine operation and monitoring of performance, the new platform also provides interesting indicators on the quality and consistency of the coffee dispensed.”

Beans2Cloud Next hardware is available for purchase as a factory add-on for Wega models including the Urban, My Concept, Nova and Polar, plus a monthly fee for the software solution.

Wega Polar Espresso Machine

Available in 2- and 3-group versions, the Polar’s exterior design emphasizes sturdiness and practicality. Stout side panels and bold framing highlight the barista-facing boiler-pressure gauge. The customer-facing logo is illuminated. Customization options are available.

Wega Polar espresso machine. Daily Coffee News photo by Nick Brown.

An adjustable-height drip tray provides cup-size and cleaning flexibility, and a 3.5-inch touchscreen sits next to a wide panel stretching across the groups. The touchscreen accesses settings including boiler pressure, LED lighting, power scheduling and an Autosteamer Plus system with up to four customizable steam profiles.

There are currently no plans to bring the Wega Polar to the United States. Instead, Ryoma is focusing on U.S. distribution of new Beans2Cloud-enabled versions of the recently launched AB200 espresso machine under the Astoria brand, along with SmartGrind-equipped Astoria grinders.

There are currently no plans to bring the Wega Polar to the United States. Instead, Ryoma is focusing on U.S. distribution of new Beans2Cloud-enabled versions of the recently launched AB200 espresso machine under the Astoria brand, along with SmartGrind-equipped Astoria grinders.

Astoria AB200. Daily Coffee News photo by Nick Brown.

There are no current plans to expand the Wega Polar’s availability to the United States. Instead, a representative told Daily Coffee News that Wega parent holding company Ryoma is focusing on U.S. distribution of new Beans2Cloud-enabled versions of the recently launched AB200 espresso machine line under the Astoria brand, along with SmartGrind-equipped Astoria grinders.

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