1st Place – Rear Light Lightsaber
| Innovation: | Open rear light in structural optics, exact diamond laser texture, more efficient light path leads to higher light yield |
| Sustainability: | Saving of six energy-intensive processing methods and material, increased range during operation |
| First use: | Lucid Gravity Q4 2024 |
| Raw Material Manufacturer: | Röhm GmbH |
| Material: | PMMA / Roehm Plexiglas 8N |
| Tool Manufacturer: | Elmann s.r.l.u. |
| Machine Manufacturer: | KraussMaffei Technologies GmbH |
| Part Manufacturer: | Hella GmbH & Co KGaA |
| Other Participants: | – |
2nd Place – Flatlight
| Innovation: | 5 mm flat light element with a variety of signal functions, also in multicolor, with 20 times the efficiency |
| Sustainability: | 50% fewer CO2 emissions, recyclable by type, 80% less energy consumption in operation |
| First Use: | Nissan Qashqai Q2 2024 |
| Raw material manufacturer: | – |
| Material: | PC for optical components |
| Tool Manufacturer: | Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA |
| Machine Manufacturer: | – |
| Part Manufacturer: | Hella GmbH & Co. KGaA |
| Other Participants: | Reichle Technologiezentrum GmbH |
3rd Place – High-voltage connectors for battery, motor, and inverter in EVs
| Innovation: | Smallest high-voltage connector on the market, material is strong and flexible at the same time, halide-free, flame retardant extends evacuation time |
| Sustainability: | 20% less material, optimal recyclability, standardized design saves on toolmaking and assembly lines, lower GWP |
| First Use: | Passenger cars and trucks Q3 2022 |
| Raw Material Manufacturer: | EMS-Chemie AG |
| Material: | PA6 GF 45 FR / Grilon B XE 16075 PA6 GF 60 EF / Grilon B XE 16076 |
| Tool Manufacturer: | – |
| Machine Manufacturer: | Engel Austria GmbH Arburg GmbH + Co |
| Part Manufacturer: | Kostal Kontakt Systeme GmbH & Co. KG |
| Other Participants: | – |