The Philips steam iron Azur Advanced GC4930/11 features high steam performance, allowing you to iron faster. Thanks to the automatic temperature adjustment, you can also iron various types of fabrics without pre-sorting and without the risk of heat damage. The soleplate of the iron is coated with a titanium layer, providing excellent glide for effortless ironing. Additionally, the soleplate is scratch-resistant and easy to clean. The iron also reminds you when it needs descaling. If left unused for an extended period, the iron automatically shuts off to prevent accidents. Founded by Frederik Philips in 1891 in Eindhoven, Netherlands, as a manufacturer of light bulbs, Philips is now one of the world's leading providers of services, technologies, and devices in the fields of medical technology, lighting, consumer electronics, and household goods. Among the company's significant achievements are the Compact Cassette (1963), the first energy-saving fluorescent lamps (1980), and in collaboration with other major technology companies, the CD (1982) and the DVD (1997). Some of the most well-known products include the Philishave men's shavers, the Senseo coffee pad system, the Sonicare electric toothbrush, and the Hue lighting system, to name just a few. With its tagline "Innovation + you," Philips reaffirms its corporate philosophy of researching and developing for the benefit of people and for a better world. The company, headquartered in Amsterdam, employed around 71,000 people in over 100 countries in 2017. In Switzerland, the company is present at three locations: Zurich, Zofingen, and Gland.