Agilent Technologies’ Automated Lab-on-a-Chip platform receives international design award
Agilent Technologies Inc.today announced that its 5100 Automated Lab-on-a-Chip Platform has been awarded a 2005 iF Gold Award, a prestigious international award for industrial product design.
Agilent was one of 50 Gold Award winners chosen from more than 2,200 entries in 12 categories. An international panel of judges made its selections based on criteria including design quality, usability and innovation. Ergonomic and ecological aspects of each product were also considered. Past winners include the Apple iPod.
“We are honored to receive this distinction, which is highly regarded in the design world,” said Raoul Dinter, industrial design manager for Agilent’s Life Sciences and Chemical Analysis business. “The award recognizes Agilent’s consistently high quality of industrial design, which synthesizes state-of-the-art usability and long-lasting aesthetics.”
The award was presented in Hannover, Germany, at CeBIT, the world’s leading trade show for information technology, telecommunications and software manufacturers.
About Agilent Technologies
Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) is a global technology leader in communications, electronics, life sciences and chemical analysis. The company’s 28,000 employees serve customers in more than 110 countries. Agilent had net revenue of $7.2 billion in fiscal year 2004. Information about Agilent is available on the Web at www.agilent.com .
