award group: Red Dot

The LED displays of the MV series, developed especially for small pixel pitches, simplify the installation of curved video walls. With the help of the innovative twist-lock fasteners on the sides, the displays can be quickly aligned adjacently or on top of one another, so that they create a homogeneous screen surface. Moreover, the snap fasteners enable a gapless installation. The displays can be comfortably transported or hung using the upper carrying handle.

Statement by the Jury

The MV series provides a sophisticated solution for the assembly of curved video walls, which is characterised by its ease of use and functionality.

The 405X Signal & Spectrum Analyzer has been developed for professional analysis scenarios and optimised with regard to dynamic range, phase noise, measurement accuracy and speed. Several devices can be operated at the same time via a tablet because of integrated wireless operating modules. The usability is increased through clearly arranged ports and connections, stable handles on the front and lateral hinged handles. The casing is entirely made from environmentally friendly, recyclable materials.

Statement by the Jury

Thanks to the functionally sophisticated arrangement and operation via tablet, the 405X Signal & Spectrum Analyzer is a particularly user-centred measuring device.

The commercial service robot by Sineva can be used in shopping malls, banks and other public places to give advice to customers, point them in the right direction, provide information or connect them with a service staff member by way of video. The robot uses speech and facial recognition to communicate. Thanks to intelligent localisation and mapping functions, it knows its exact position and is able to move around independently indoors as well as drive around any obstacles.

Statement by the Jury

The energetic design language of this service robot skilfully emphasises its mobility. The vertically aligned display allows communication at eye level with the user.

The mobile electrocardiograph EasyECG has been developed especially for patients with a high risk of heart disease, who want to monitor their electrocardiogram from home in between visits to the doctor. The small, pocket-sized device weighs only 15 grams. The user interface consists of a single on / off button. To conduct the text, patients put their finger on the measuring sensors for 30 seconds. All measurements and data are displayed and managed via a smartphone.

Statement by the Jury

EasyECG cleverly uses a smartphone to display the data. This results in a one-button design of puristic beauty.

The design of the Storion Smile 5 energy storage unit recalls the cuboids and blocks from the computer game Tetris. This modular design lends the device a distinctive appearance and allows easy assembly and disassembly of the individual battery elements. Storion Smile 5 can be monitored and controlled via an app. The system’s integrated uninterruptible power supply (UPS) guarantees a reliable supply even in the case of a power failure.

Statement by the Jury

The Storion Smile 5 impresses with its unmistakable appearance. Its wide lines flow towards the control panel, creating a visual and user-friendly accent.

SmartPoint is an acquisition node for seismological data. Its development is based on the idea of countering traditional geological equipment with something that is efficient and less expensive. Equipped with 5G and IoT technology, SmartPoint enables the real-time analysis of field data and can also be connected to large-scale equipment. The device meets the criteria of field work requirements and, thanks to its appealing design, is lightweight and slim.

Statement by the Jury

SmartPoint is characterised by a well-conceived design concept in which functionality and connectivity go hand in hand.

Minimalism Meets Modularity

“The RITKIT Musician Kit offers the music world an innovative product with an elegant appearance.” The jury’s verdict further stated that, “the music stand features a number of helpful add-ons which fit consistently with the uncluttered look and high quality of the main product. It is also very easy to use – not a single screw is required.” Based on a modular design, the Musician Kit aims to fully meet the needs of musicians, whether they are rehearsing or performing, with the set’s core element being the minimalist music stand. Thanks to a stepless telescopic connection, it can be adjusted in no time to any required height and sheet music size without having to be dismantled. This means it can not only be transported easily, but also takes up minimal storage space. The stand’s stability is guaranteed by an innovative tilting mechanism and the automatic locking of the tripod base. Depending on what it is being used for, the music stand can furthermore be combined with other RITKIT products such as a metronome, a music stand light, a tabletop music stand or an accessory case. Equipped with a powerful chip and a clear LCD display, the electronic metronome is a compact and reliable tool for helping any musician keep time. The LED light, which can be integrated into the stand, creates an ideal playing environment thanks to its agreeable colour temperature as well as diffusion and polarisation technology. Thus, light and shade can be adjusted with the help of a variable dimmer so that all notes on the page are equally illuminated. The specially designed accessory case for storing pencils, rubbers, sticky notes and other small items helps to keep surroundings tidy and calm. To complete the set, there is a tabletop music stand, which can, if necessary, be expanded to accommodate four rather than the usual two pages of music. All of the Musician Kit’s components creatively fit in with the overall concept, without detracting from its key focus – music.

Thanks to its simple design and high user-friendliness, the compact, intelligent Apecrafts laser rangefinder is easy to use for both professionals and laypeople. With the help of an app, the measurements can be converted into a three-dimensional layout, which automatically shows the respective floor plan. In addition, the user can decorate the rooms in the app and thus get a preview of possible renovations.

Statement by the Jury

The Apecrafts laser rangefinder impresses with its premium look, which results from the contrast between its softly gleaming housing and black interface.

The Road Ready LED display features an innovative connector system that is cordless and tool-free. It is assembled and ready for operation in just 2.8 seconds. The adjustable connectors enable gapless transitions between the display units. Due to the fact that the power supply, receiving card and hub board are directly installed on the back panel, faulty parts can be replaced very quickly. The LED tiles may be removed from the magnetic front with a simple push.

Statement by the Jury

The LED display Road Ready is impressively easy to install. All components are quickly accessible via the back panel.

The LED display Diamond Series P3.91 for indoor use has a characteristic diamond relief, which adds an extravagant design element to its otherwise technical look. The housing with radiused edges and a large handle enables safe use. A small integrated screen indicates the voltage, temperature, current duration of usage and overall utilisation period of the display. The cordless design enables fast and easy installation.

Statement by the Jury

With its smooth transitions and diamond relief, the Diamond Series P3.91 demonstrates a sense of style and emotionality in an otherwise technical environment.