Luxurious Danish design, traditional, solid craftsmanship and the latest advances in technology combine to make Scanpan IQ the new cookware generation. Scanpan IQ is hand-crafted, squeeze-cast in , recycled aluminum. IQ Cookware is suitable for induction and all other cook tops. The optimum thickness of the pan base prevents warping and keeps the pan base perfectly flat, especially important when used with glass top or ceramic ranges. The pan thickness and unique ceramic-titanium surface allows for browning, searing and deglazing. The patented nonstick surface is created by firing ceramic-titanium particles into the pan and a specially formulated nonstick compound is embedded in the ceramic-titanium surface. Durable surface allows use of metal utensils. Scanpan Green Tek non-stick surface is PFOA-free in all stages of the manufacturing process. Scanpan IQ Cookware can be used with high heat frying and is oven safe to 500-degrees. IQ Cookware features ergonomic handle design and lid knobs.