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NEWS

Control Techniques wins

iF Design Award 2022

ontrol Techniques is a winner of this year’s iF DESIGN Commander S has been designed with the user in mind. Control
AWARD, the world-renowned design prize. The winning Techniques conducted extensive research to understand the users’
Cproduct Commander S and the Marshal app, won in the needs and to build a viable solution. Users want a drive that is
Product discipline of the Industry/Tools category. fast to install, easy to commission and reliable and this is how
Commander S addresses those needs:
About iF DESIGN AWARDS - Fast to install
Organised each year in Germany by the iF International Forum The sleek curved design of Commander S optimises component
Design GmbH, the iF DESIGN AWARD has been recognised as an layout for a small footprint and easy access to terminals. The
arbiter of quality for excellent design since 1954. The iF Design click-on/click-off DIN rail mount makes installation remarkably
brand is renowned worldwide for outstanding design services and easy. The control terminals are angled with offset screw
is one of the most important design prizes in the world. iF honours connectors for easy access. The marking for the terminals is
design achievements in all disciplines including product, packaging, laser printed for easy identification.
communication and service design, architecture, and interior - Easy to commission
architecture as well as professional concept, user experience (UX) Commander S comes with an app interface called Marshal
and user interface (UI). All award-winning entries are featured on that provides guided setup routines, making it possible to
www.ifdesign.com and published in the iF Design App. commission the drive in only 60 seconds. The app is free of
charge and the data transfer between the mobile device and
The competition was intense… Commander S is powered by NFC technology.
Commander S and Marshal won over the 132-member jury, - Reliability
made up of independent experts from all over the world, with The power terminals are finger-proof for safe operation. The
its outstanding modern design and innovative technology, control boards are 100% conformal coated ensuring protection
incorporating NFC technology onboard the drive. The competition against moisture, corrosion, and dust. Commander S comes
was intense: almost 11,000 entries were submitted from 57 with a free 5-year warranty. The feature set has been optimized
countries in hopes of receiving the seal of quality. to allow for continuous run even during unusual loadings or
operating conditions

This is an outstanding accomplishment for everyone involved in
the making of Control Techniques’ new innovative micro drive, a
milestone to feel immensely proud of.

More information about Commander S can be found in the
“Winners & Ranking” section on
https://ifdesign.com/en/winner-ranking/project/
commander-s-and-marshal/347574.

About Control Techniques
Control Techniques, a Nidec company, is the global drives specialist
with a long entrepreneurial history. More recently, we have the
support of a large international parent company, Nidec, and its
other brands. We are a challenger with a big name in the drives
industry. We pride ourselves on the service we provide, not
only from Newtown in Wales, but also from our network of 45
drive centres around the world. We are drive-obsessed, and our
ambition pushes us to be the go-to for drives.

Contact Jacqui Gradwell, Control Techniques,
Phone 083 406-2137, jacqui.gradwell@mail.nidec.com,
www.controltechniques.com

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