In early 1990s, upmarket machines incorporated microcontrollers for timing process. These proved reliable and cost-effective. So many cheaper machines now also incorporate microcontrollers rather than electromechanical timers. Since 2010s, some machines have had touchscreen displays, full-color or color displays, or touch-sensitive control panels

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In 1994, Staber Industries released System 2000 washing machine, which only top-loading, horizontal-axis washer to be manufactured in United States. The hexagonal tub spins like a front-loading machine, using only about one third as much water as conventional top-loaders. This factor has led to an Energy Star rating for its high efficiency. This type of horizontal-axis washer and dryer (with a circular drum) often used in Europe. Where space limited, as they can be as thin as 40 cm (16 in) in width.

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In 1998, New Zealand-based company Fisher & Paykel. Introduced its SmartDrive washing machine line in US. This washing machine uses a computer-controlled system. To determine certain factors such as load size and automatically adjusts wash cycle to match. It also used a mixed system of washing, first with “Eco-Active” wash, using a low level of recirculated water being sprayed on load followed by a more traditional style wash. The SmartDrive also included direct drive brushless DC electric motor, which simplified bowl and agitator drive by doing away with need for a gearbox system.

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In 2000, British inventor James Dyson launched CR01 ContraRotator. A type of washing machine with two cylinders rotating in opposite directions. It was claimed that this design reduced wash time and produced cleaner washing than a single-cylinder machine. In 2004 there was launch of CR02. Which was first washing machine to gain British Allergy Foundation Seal of Approval. However, neither of ContraRotator machines now in production as they were too expensive to manufacture.