The story of the Puqpress is one of our favourite examples of engineering meeting caffeine. Drawing on his experience stabilising massive oil rigs, Dutch engineer Laurens Pluimers built the Puqpress to stabilise portafilter coffee beds with the same precision he applied to 10,000-ton sea vessels. After automating the process of tamping coffee with the Puqpress, PUQ has revolutionised puck preparation once more by developing the first automatic coffee distributor of its kind, the PUQ Prep Navigator.

PUQ’s Navigator is a premium WDT tool designed for automating puck preparation for high-volume commercial coffee businesses and serious home enthusiasts seeking next-level workflow efficiency. With one touch, the Navigator’s advanced set of motorised needles give you uniform puck density, and minimises shot channeling in just 2 - 6 seconds, depending on the mode chosen. This empowers busy baristas by reducing downtime, effort and strain while increasing productivity, and consistently producing great cups of coffee.

Using the PUQ Prep Navigator ensures your espresso shots start with an evenly distributed and level coffee bed. The unique needle configuration has been designed to thoroughly agitate coffee grounds to prevent channeling paths which may form. It uses multiple needles set at specific, varying angles, programmed to simulate an unpredictable pattern that avoids the pitfalls of fixed patterns of distribution. The Navigator WDT’s open design lets you grind directly into your portafilter, or adjust your dose as the needles operate.

Crafted for discerning baristas who demand precision without the added hassle, the PUQ Prep Navigator seamlessly transforms your espresso routine and delivers an elevated experience for every shot.

Puqpress Navigator WDT Tool features

• 3 distribution types; Standard, Speedy & Precision
• Boosts consistency
• Declumps coffee grounds
• Delay mode to fill the basket under your grinder before distributing
• Evens puck distribution
• Faster than a standard WDT tool
• One-touch distribution
• Prevents channelling
• Reduces over-extraction risk

Puqpress Navigator WDT Tool specifications

• Charge capacity: 500-800 cycles, mode dependent
• Charging: USB-C Lithium battery
• Compatibility: 58mm portafilters
• Dimensions: 105 x 95 x 50 mm
• Needle options: 18-20 gram basket & 20-22 gram basket
• Warranty: 2 years
• Weight: 400 grams