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Static electricity is the mortal enemy of all grinders. When buying a new grinder, people want to know two main factors about performance: how consistent is the particle size and how well does the grind hold up? But Acaia may have solved the latter problem once and for all, ridding the entire grinder market of static electricity. Their ion beam is designed to “solve the problem of static electricity generated during the grinding process.”

A bit like a small telescope (especially when mounted on a tripod) or perhaps a very expensive microphone you might see in a recording studio, the Ion Beam offers a third-party electrostatic solution, no matter what type of sander you’re using. The tubular fitting features an “industrial-grade ionizer” that, when aimed at the sander’s chute during operation, releases a continuous stream of charged ions that minimize the static electricity generated during the sanding process, resulting in “less lag, less flying chips, and less clumping.”

The ion beam has two modes: one end releases negative ions, the other releases positive ions, eliminating static buildup. It can be used as a portable device or mounted on a tripod (or mounted directly on the Orbit, Acaia’s already space-age grinder).

Honestly, as a coffee lover, I’m excited about the Ion Beam. Grind retention has always been a real sticking point (you know), and it’s held back the evolution of a great grinder for years. People have tried different methods to solve it. Blow air and spray water. Results vary. But Acaia has finally solved it, and it’s done it in a way that doesn’t require you to buy a new grinder. It’ll make your favorite grinder even better.