Carpigiani · Synthesis

Fresh gelato, made and served from one countertop machine

Synthesis 1 Counter Top produces, stores and serves gelato, sorbet, Sicilian granita and fruit cremolata from a single cylinder, right in front of your customers.

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Synthesis 1 Counter Top, explained

Carpigiani walks through the design, the three-step routine and the storage modes. The key points follow below.

Synthesis 1 Counter Top on a white bench

Compact design

A white, front-of-house look with a single-phase supply, made to sit on any work surface.

Mix poured into the Synthesis cylinder

Three steps

Open the lid, pour in the mix and choose the production cycle.

Static storage mode graphic over gelato

Store in the cylinder

When the batch is done, the machine switches to storage on its own, so nothing needs moving.

The story

One cylinder, from mix to scoop

Most gelato set-ups need a production space, a batch freezer and a cabinet for storage. Synthesis 1 Counter Top folds those jobs into one compact machine: it freezes the batch, then holds it at serving condition in the same cylinder, so a cafe, pastry shop, restaurant or hotel can make gelato in front of customers without a production lab.

The routine is short. An operator opens the lid, pours in the mix and selects the cycle. The Hard-O-Tronic® consistency control brings the batch to the right texture in a few minutes, and the machine then moves to storage by itself. The display shows the production parameters, the consistency as it builds and the storage temperature.

Fresh gelato inside the cylinder

Storage that suits the recipe

Carpigiani offers three ways to hold the finished product. Static storage keeps gelato at a set temperature to avoid thermal shock, and that temperature can be adjusted for custom recipes. Dynamic storage runs the beater at intervals to keep the texture smooth. Night storage keeps the mix at a safe positive temperature overnight, ready for the next day.

Daily work is designed to stay simple too. The Advanced Refill function lets staff top up a flavour that is running low and restart the cycle, while a scooper holder in the lid and a hot cleaning function help keep hygiene easy. If you want the longer story, see our earlier Synthesis film, or browse our gelato machines.

Key points

Synthesis 1 Counter Top on a white bench
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Design for the counter

An elegant white finish suits front-of-house installation, with a single-phase supply and a compact countertop format.

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Synthesis display showing gelato production
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A display that tells you everything

The screen shows production parameters, progressive consistency and storage temperature.

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Mix poured into the Synthesis cylinder
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Pour in the mix

Three steps: open the lid, pour in the mix and select the production cycle.

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Fresh gelato inside the cylinder
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Gelato in minutes

Hard-O-Tronic® consistency control brings the batch to the right texture in a few minutes.

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Static storage mode graphic over gelato
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Static storage

Gelato is held at a set temperature to avoid thermal shock until it is served.

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Dynamic storage mode graphic over gelato
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Dynamic storage

The beater runs at regular intervals to keep the texture smooth.

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Night storage mode on the display
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Night storage

During downtime the mix is kept at a positive temperature for hygiene and a quick start next day.

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Gloved hand adjusting the scrapers
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Self-adjusting scrapers

Together with Hard-O-Tronic®, self-adjusting scrapers keep production quick and consistent.

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Raspberry mix poured over gelato in the cylinder
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Advanced Refill

When a flavour runs low, add more mix, restart the cycle and wait for the cylinder to fill again.

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Built-in scooper holder in the lid
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Scooper in the lid

A dedicated holder in the lid keeps the scooper close at hand.

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Hot cleaning function on the display
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Hot cleaning

Hot cleaning melts residues so they drain through the front outlet.

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Rendered cafe with a Synthesis machine
3:15

Fits cafes and pastry shops

Carpigiani shows Synthesis in cafes and pastry shops, with other venues to follow.

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Try it

Put Synthesis on your counter

The machine from the film, and the larger Synthesis 2 if you need more capacity.

Synthesis 1

Carpigiani Synthesis 1

The countertop machine from the film: make, store and serve in one cylinder.

live gelato ice cream maker

Carpigiani Synthesis 2

The next size up in the Synthesis family.

Rendered cafe with a Synthesis machine

More gelato machines

Batch freezers, pasteurisers and display cabinets for a full gelato counter.

FAQ

Synthesis 1 Counter Top: your questions

What can Synthesis 1 Counter Top make?

According to Carpigiani, it produces, stores and serves gelato, sorbet, Sicilian granita and fruit cremolata in the same cylinder.

Do I need a production lab?

No. Carpigiani describes it as a solution that needs no separate production lab, because freezing and storage happen in one cylinder.

What power supply does it need?

The film notes a single-phase power supply and a compact countertop format. Ask our team to confirm the details for your site.

How is it cleaned?

A hot cleaning function melts gelato residues, which are removed through the front outlet, and the scooper sits in a dedicated holder in the lid.

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Video and stills: Carpigiani. Story by Majors Group. Watch on YouTube.