en.Wedoany.com Reported - Schneider Electric has recently received multiple Red Dot Awards and iF Design Awards for its innovative products. Among them, the Unica Plus sliding switch won the Red Dot's highest honor, "Best of the Best." This award was selected from over 12,000 entries across more than 60 countries, with a winning rate typically below 1%. It marks the first time a Schneider Electric product has achieved this distinction. In total, Schneider Electric won three Red Dot Awards and six iF Design Awards, with the Acti9 Pro intelligent circuit breaker for rail vehicles and the iC65 miniature circuit breaker both receiving dual honors.
Zheng Leihong, Vice President of Schneider Electric and Head of China Design Lab, stated: "Excellent industrial design makes safety trustworthy, intelligence perceptible, and sustainability tangible. It is never just an embellishment but a critical pathway for energy technology to reach users."
The Unica Plus switch socket series, which won the Red Dot Best of the Best award, has a thickness of only 4.3 mm. Inspired by the layered forms of Chinese rice paper and scrolls, it features soft, rounded lines and a rich color palette, achieving a fusion of functionality and contemporary Eastern aesthetics. The Red Dot jury commented that its slim body and innovative sliding design offer both surprise and elegance, with meticulous tactile feedback carefully considered.
The EasyLogic metal panel series, also an iF Design Award winner, is specifically designed for hotel environments. Its new press-fit structure eliminates the top gap, enhancing waterproof and dustproof performance while facilitating cleaning. It integrates multiple functions into a single surface, reducing material usage and visual clutter.
The Acti9 Pro intelligent circuit breaker for rail vehicles, which won both Red Dot and iF awards, uses solid-state technology to replace traditional mechanical circuit breakers, achieving microsecond-level arc-free interruption and reducing fire risk. This product supports remote monitoring, control, and fault recording, serving the rail transit industry with a compact structure, lightweight design, and high energy efficiency.
Another dual-award-winning product, the Acti9 Pro iC65 miniature circuit breaker, achieves a breaking capacity of up to 50 kA in a compact single-pole 18 mm size, operating stably within a temperature range of -40°C to 70°C. Its housing is made from 100% recyclable materials and produced in a green factory. The design features a clear indication system and an anti-slip handle to enhance operational safety.
The Modicon M590 dPAC digital controller, an iF Design Award winner, features a transparent smart panel and a ring-shaped lifecycle indicator light, supporting remote device inspection and parameter configuration. As a core component of Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure Automation Expert (EAE) open automation platform, this controller integrates high-performance computing, industrial-grade reliability, and AI access capabilities, making it suitable for industrial edge computing and digital transformation scenarios.
The TeSys iMCC solid-state motor starter, an iF Design Award winner, integrates three major components—circuit breaker, contactor, and motor protector—into a single circuit space, incorporating functions such as anti-voltage sag, metering, and fault recording. It saves 80% of floor space and can reduce installation time by up to 90%.
The EA9L surge protective device, also awarded, has a width of only 9 mm per pole, saving 50% space compared to traditional SPDs, making it suitable for compact distribution cabinets. It features arc isolation and safety locking technology, supports tool-free plug-in modules, and is certified by CQC, CE, and UKCA. Covering ratings from 10 kA to 80 kA, it can support remote signaling functions.
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