IKA hotplates allow for precise and safe heating and tempering due to a platform made from glass ceramics that ensures the best possible chemical resistance. The universal lab hotplates offer a high level of safety due to a fixed safety circuit, the Hot Top Indicator, and the error code display. An electronic contact thermometer may be connected for highly precise temperature control. Functionality, safety, and longevity are the main goals in the development of IKA hotplates.