A system and method for heating materials is provided. Generally, the system
contains
a first layer upon which a material may be placed for heating the material, wherein
the first layer has sufficient conductivity to allow heat to travel through the
first layer. The system also contains a heater layer provided on the first layer,
which is capable of providing heat to the first layer for heating the material.
In addition, the system has an insulator layer for protecting the heater layer
from contaminants.
