award group: Red Dot

Thanks to the circular colour monitor and well-considered voltage regulation, this smart tattoo pen ensures the clean tattooing of motifs. The pen tip is made of light carbon-fibre composite material that is slip-proof and durable. The accompanying pedal plate provides sufficient freedom of movement when working to accommodate the artist’s individual work habits. A connected customer-management system provides an efficient administrative workflow.

Statement by the Jury

The smart connectivity of the Ai-Tenitas Bounty Hunter Tattoo Pen brings innovation to the tattoo industry. Its functional, high-quality design is also pleasing.

The HISTONE HK960 is a cash register with a distinctive industrial design that is suitable for environments such as shopping centres and hotels. The minimalist device features a curved backplane cover and printer panel. The straight screen frame, curves and aluminium housing lend it a hard yet at the same time soft appeal. The screen can be rotated and folded; the camera, card reader, printer and other integrated modules simplify the payment process. Ecological considerations played a decisive role in the choice of materials.

Statement by the Jury

The HISTONE HK960 convinces with its representative aesthetics and good functionality. In addition, the cash register is extremely user-friendly.

zSpace Home Cloud Z4 is an NAS solution with a user-friendly operating concept and an expressive design: two magnesium-aluminium alloy shells in anodised grey wrap around the main body finished in black, leaving the operating and display elements free. The storage has an independently developed Linux-based system which provides security and allows access to data anytime, anywhere.

Statement by the Jury

In an exemplary manner, zSpace Home Cloud Z4 serves the growing demand for reliable and stylish network storage.

The Siemens SieNeuro smart home products for residential applications form a networked system for the intelligent and simple control of lighting, curtains, heating systems or TV. Their design is characterised by harmoniously coordinated gentle contours, discreetly drawing attention within their environment. The interaction with the devices, which have been designed robustly and with a view to long service lives, is self-explanatory and convenient to manage.

Statement by the Jury

The smart home products of the Siemens SieNeuro series are characterised by soft lines and an attractive exterior, and have been skilfully designed for simple operation in the home.

Unlike other devices, the Realsee phone rotator requires neither a camera nor a sensor to capture 3D data, but only camera modules and processors from the smartphone on which it is mounted. When the smartphone is clamped to the rotator with the camera in the middle, the device functions automatically and delivers 720-degree panoramic data in excellent quality. The holder can be adjusted in two directions and is compatible with most smartphones. Using the app, panoramic data can be created, edited and shared with one click.

Statement by the Jury

The Realsee phone rotator skilfully combines ease of use with innovative features that result in increased functionality.

“The portability of the environmentally friendly T4-Master energy storage system is clear at first glance: equipped with wheels and a practical telescopic handle, the device is designed like a piece of luggage for flexible power supply on the go,” said the jury, praising the successful combination of form and function. To provide grid-independent energy for a wide range of scenarios, this small, lightweight power pack can be charged via USB, solar panels, wall plugs or EV charging stations. The rounded corners give the device stability and impact resistance, while the concave surfaces prevent damage to the displays and connections, which are arranged in four different directions.

The SECONTROL series programmable logic controller was developed to support intelligent process automation in production plants. Its structural design and ease of use minimise the learning time for users and help simplify complex processes. The expandable, hot-swappable controller boasts a recognisable design language that breaks with the appearance of conventional controllers through a simple, stringent industrial aesthetic. The unit impressed the jury as an “intelligently designed key to industrial automation that combines functional complexity with a sleek look”.

This digital mammography system is used for breast imaging without tissue overlap. In contrast to conventional two-dimensional mammography, the system generates three-dimensional images of the breast by moving the X-ray tube around the patient during the examination and acquiring multiple projections. This allows tumours to be clearly depicted and precisely localised. The smooth appearance of the system, in combination with the gentle contours, conveys a restrained impression, which helps to reduce anxiety in the patient.

Statement by the Jury

Minimalist aesthetics soften the complexity of this advanced mammography system and foster a calm, friendly appearance.

Honey and royal jelly products needs to be refrigerated during storage and transportation. Understanding the requirements of refrigerated transportation and storage, Phangood has created a new packaging that uses environmentally friendly cork to preserve the heat. To keep the products cool, the inner supportive package uses integrated cork material because of its natural insulating properties.

To improve insulation properties, the packaging is double-layered, which also makes it easier to remove the solid royal jelly from the packaging. The cap design is resealable, making the container portable as well. The Phangood company is dedicated to researching, developing and producing honey and royal jelly products.

The H1 microthermal printer displays a stringent design and requires only little floor space. It is equipped with various interfaces for wireless printing, such as NFC, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and also includes a serial and a USB port. Its front face is inspired by a petal, lending it an inviting character. The keys are arranged in a user-friendly way, and paper can be refilled in no time at all for quick and efficient printing.

Statement by the Jury

With its appealing design and smooth housing surfaces, the printer shows friendly aesthetics that enrich the work environment.