With the widespread application of Internet of Things technology and the continuous promotion of environmental protection policies, commercial kitchen exhaust hoods and integrated units are evolving from traditional "smoke exhaust tools" to "intelligent terminals" that integrate intelligent control, remote monitoring, and automatic purification.

On the policy front, the new regulations in 2025 generally require large-scale catering equipment to have data networking capabilities. The "electronic sentinel" monitoring system in Yuzhong District, Chongqing, has achieved 24-hour real-time monitoring of smoke concentration and equipment operation status. On the technical side, the new generation of integrated smoke hoods have built-in core modules that meet the requirements of digital supervision, upgrading from "mechanical devices" to "intelligent terminals".

Leading enterprises in the industry are all actively entering the intelligent sector. UbiTech launched the 12th generation intelligent integrated smoke hood in December 2025, which is equipped with an intelligent linkage system between the smoke hood and the stove, enabling the equipment to operate automatically and without any sensation - when the chef turns on the stove, the smoke hood starts automatically at the same time, and automatically shuts off after the stove is turned off. Shenghua Intelligent Technology developed an intelligent smoke hood that can independently detect the concentration of cooking fumes and automatically adjust the purification intensity. It adopts advanced technologies such as reducing energy consumption, automatic cleaning system, automatic detection and control of fire extinguishing system, and UV ultraviolet radiation to break down oil particles. Baoli Jie showcased products such as automatic cleaning type and indoor emission type integrated smoke hoods at the 2025 Shanghai Hotel Supplies Exhibition.

According to industry analysis, integrated, efficient and intelligent smoke hood assembly machines are rapidly evolving from high-end options to the "core survival skills" for catering enterprises. In the future, with the further integration of technologies such as 5G and AI, smoke hood assembly machines are expected to achieve more precise emission control, lower energy consumption levels and more convenient operation and maintenance experiences, driving the catering industry to continuously transform towards a greener and more intelligent direction.