September 18 – At the Inter Tabac exhibition in Germany, China Tobacco Hunan Industrial Co., Ltd. (China Tobacco Hunan IC) launched the groundbreaking HTP product: Usonic Dual. Recognized for its industry-first “All-Round Vortex Thermal Field” technology and AI-powered interactive capabilities, it was awarded the 【InterTabac Alternative Awards Best HNB Product Award】. This product is the result of over three years of meticulous R&D by more than 100 cross-disciplinary experts. It combines multiple industry-leading technologies and innovative designs, aiming to provide global tobacco consumers with an unparalleled taste experience and superior functional performance.
All-Round Vortex Thermal Field Technology
Usonic Dual features the All-Round Vortex Thermal Field technology, jointly developed and patented by China Tobacco Hunan IC and Firstunion Group. This core technological breakthrough consists of two key aspects: Omni-directional Surround Heating and Tidal Adaptive Thermal Control.
Traditional heated tobacco products typically offer only a single heating method. In contrast, Usonic Dual’s Omni-directional Surround Heating integrates center, bottom, and circumferential heating—heating the stick synchronously from all angles. This ensures the tobacco is fully and evenly heated, delivering a richer flavor and increasing puffs per stick by over 40%, achieving more than 20 effective puffs and endurance of 25 sessions. The Tidal Adaptive Temperature Control, powered by AI algorithms, dynamically adjusts the heating curve in real time, significantly improving energy efficiency.
Synergistic Stick & Device Design
Usonic Dual’s innovation extends to the Nise tobacco stick, which uses novel encapsulation technology for a plug-and-play, maintenance-free experience. Compared to mainstream solutions, this design is more eco-friendly, safer, and enhances user convenience.
Thanks to these advancements, Usonic Dual resolves issues like inconsistent taste and waste from uneven heating, offering users a purer, fuller, and consistent flavor.
AI-Powered Interactive Experience
A highlight of Usonic Dual is its AI-powered interactive system, enhanced by DeepSeek AI. Equipped with a touch OLED screen and a Seekwall Interactive System, it provides button-free intelligent control and a visualized health management center with features such as taste scoring and puff statistics. Its AI voice assistant allows voice-based control and builds a personalized connection with users. Via a dedicated mobile app, consumers gain access to further personalized functions.
Consumers can choose from three taste modes—Mild, Standard, Enhanced—paired with 20+ Nise stick flavor options, including Tobacco, Menthol, and Signature Blends.
Design & Aesthetics
Usonic Dual’s exterior combines functional aesthetics with user experience. The full-metal shell with Neo-Green gradient electroplating delivers a mecha-style design. The curved OLED screen integrates seamlessly with the slim body, offering clearer display and intuitive operation. The split magnetic structure ensures smooth handling and prevents misoperations.
R&D and Global Significance
Behind this product lies three years of collaboration by 100+ experts across materials, engineering, software, tobacco science, and industrial design. Thousands of experiments overcame major technical challenges to realize the Omni-directional Vortex Thermal Field.
Winning at Inter Tabac not only validates Usonic Dual’s technical strength but also highlights Chinese innovation as a driving force in the global HTP industry. This marks a new development direction for heated tobacco worldwide.
