VECTOR AWARD 2024

Applications for the ninth vector award are now being accepted

Calling engineers from all over the world: the igus vector award is entering its next round. For the ninth time, igus is honouring design engineers and project managers for creative, courageous use of energy supply systems and cables made of high-performance plastic. Winners will receive prize money of up to €5,000.

Deadline: 9th February 2024

Vector Award 2024: For innovative energy supply solutions – e-chain systems® with cables from igus.

Winner of the Silver Vector 2022: RHENAC GreenTec AG has developed a fully automatic lawn lighting system that was put into operation in the VELTINS Arena of FC Schalke 04 last year after a two-year project. The R-BL-1750 can supply the football turf with LED grow light for regeneration all year round without contact. If desired, the use of irrigation and the supply of nutrients is also possible. (Source: igus GmbH)

Expand your network, gain customers, explore career paths

igus is awarding the vector for the ninth time. The competition has been taking place every two years since 2008 and is enjoying increasing popularity worldwide. In 2022, 233 applications were sent in from 36 countries. Gepber Szinpad, a Hungarian company, won first place for a multifunctional hall with automated rows of chairs that change formation at the push of a button. Dercks Gartenbau received the green vector for developing a precise watering trolley for potted plants. “The vector award is also an excellent opportunity for engineers and companies to attract attention, expand their network and win new customers,” says Blass, CEO e-chain Systems at igus. “With this in mind, we hope for many exciting projects this year as well.”