Schaeffler’s OPTIME condition monitoring solution won the 2021 Red Dot Design Award in two categories: Smart Product and Industrial Design. A jury composed of specialists from various fields selected OPTIME for its outstanding product design, functional configuration and high level of innovation.

OPTIME is a wireless, IoT-based condition monitoring solution that optimizes production processes in machines. Thanks to simple plug-and-play installation and commissioning, companies can easily install several hundred units per day.

“Our passion for technology and innovation is a key part of our DNA,” says Dr. Stefan Spindler, CEO Industrial at Schaeffler AG. “OPTIME receiving the award proves that we can successfully expand our portfolio with digital services that prioritize the benefit to the customer.”