While advancements in induction cooking technology are continuously being made, it is uncertain whether induction cooktops will become compatible with metals like copper and aluminum cookware in the near future.
The main challenge lies in the fact that copper and aluminum are non-magnetic materials, which makes them incompatible with traditional induction cooking methods. Induction cooktops rely on magnetic fields to generate heat in the cookware, and without magnetic properties, these materials do not respond to induction heating.
However, some manufacturers have developed innovative solutions to make copper and aluminum cookware compatible with induction cooktops. For example, there are induction cookware options available that have a layer of magnetic material on the bottom to allow them to work with induction hobs. These types of pans are often referred to as "induction-compatible" or "induction-ready" copper or aluminum cookware.
Panasonic's Met-All Induction range is an example of such technology. It uses a special copper-clad base that combines the efficient heat conductivity of copper with the magnetic properties required for induction cooking. This allows the cookware to work effectively on induction cooktops.
As technology advances, it is possible that further innovations or developments may enable better compatibility between induction cooktops and non-magnetic materials like copper and aluminum. However, at present, it remains more common to use magnetic materials such as cast iron or specific types of stainless steel for induction cooking. It's always recommended to check the manufacturer's guidelines or specifications to determine the compatibility of specific cookware with induction cooktops.