Crown Switch Vape Device Won Industry Top Honor
The device received the best vape device award at the recent InterTabac World Alternative Awards in Dubai.
Updated on Oct. 5, 2026 in Asthma
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The Crown Switch vape device, manufactured by AIR Global PLC, has been named the best vape device of the year at the InterTabac World Alternative Awards. The recognition highlights the device's use of new atomization technology designed to create cleaner inhalation platforms.
Why it matters
The award recognizes significant progress in developing vaping technology that aims to reduce the presence of harmful substances like formaldehyde and nickel. This achievement underscores ongoing industry efforts to refine inhalation platforms for users globally.
A pilot study by McKinney Specialty Labs found that Crown Switch aerosols contained approximately 94% less formaldehyde and 97% less nickel compared to comparable products in the Smith study. The device functions without the use of ceramics or heavy metals.
The players
AIR Global PLC
Founded in 1999, this international company operates in 90 markets and focuses on inhalation technology development.
Greentank Innovations Corp
This technology firm has maintained a patent portfolio since 2014 and specializes in advanced atomization hardware.
The details
Developed through a partnership between AIR Global PLC and Greentank Innovations Corp, the Crown Switch uses patented Quantum Chip technology to manage particle size distribution. The device, which utilizes disposable pods, was previously introduced in Germany before receiving this international industry recognition.
Timeline
The Crown Switch device debuted in Germany in 2025.
AIR Global PLC invested $20 million in Greentank in July 2026.
The InterTabac World Alternative Awards ceremony took place on October 5, 2026.
The Big Picture
This award marks a shift toward standardized chemical emission testing in the vaping industry, using the Smith study as a critical reference point for hardware performance. By achieving lower formaldehyde and nickel levels, the Crown Switch validates the shift toward specialized atomization hardware.
The introduction of devices with reduced chemical emissions may influence long-term choices for adult nicotine users seeking alternatives with lower heavy metal exposure. Consumers should note that AIR Global PLC plans to bring this technology to the United States market following its international rollout.
The takeaway
The recognition of the Crown Switch demonstrates how advancements in atomization hardware can lead to lower chemical concentrations in aerosol emissions. Users and industry observers should continue monitoring pilot study results as these technologies transition into new international markets.
Further reading
For more on the development of inhalation technology, visit the Asthma section.
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