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Groundbreaking ceremony in Traunreut for an outstanding care project

On 3rd May 2022, Future-Shape celebrated the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a new state-of-the-art care facility together with the project partners and the second Mayor of Traunreut, Mr Schroll.

A flagship project for age-appropriate living with 99 beds is being built on the 2,850 m2 site. The property is scheduled to be ready for occupancy at the end of 2023 and will be built as an energy-saving efficient house according to the KfW 40 standards. The modern building is not only characterised by its energy efficiency, which is unparalleled in the care sector, but also convinces with cutting-edge technology and a well-thought-out concept inside the building.

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Future-Shape GmbH enters a strategic partnership with Shaw Industries Group, Inc. for North America

Future-Shape GmbH, based nearby Munich, Germany, announced today that it has entered into a distribution agreement with Shaw Industries for SensFloor, a large-area sensor system.

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Future-Shape wins top innovator award

Future-Shape convinced the jury of TOP 100 all along the line. On 19.6.2020, science journalist Ranga Yogeshwar awarded Future-Shape the TOP 100 seal for a particular ability to innovate and above-average success rates for innovations.

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Innovative through research

We are pleased that the research activities of Future-Shape GmbH have been recognised by the « Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft » in Germany with the “Innovative through Research” quality label.

The Stifterverband is a joint initiative started by companies and foundations – the only one in Germany to be entirely devoted to consulting, networking and promoting improvements in the fields of education, science and innovation.

Smarter Lives

Innovative solutions for the ageing society will be presented at the Smarter Lives conference on 24th May in Innsbruck. You can expect interesting expert and practical presentations, an elevator pitch and an exhibition area for exchanging ideas.

We will show you live how our assistance system SensFloor can give seniors security and at the same time relieve their care staff.

Christl Lauterbach, our managing director, will be on site and happy to answer all your questions.

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Altenpflege

From 25th to 27th April 2023, the exhibition grounds in Nürnberg will become the centre of the care industry in Germany and the most important meeting place of the year! Experience the latest developments, products and services for inpatient and outpatient care at our new location. Topics such as sustainability, energy, digitalisation, connected living and innovations are the focus of this year’s leading trade fair.

Don’t miss the presentation of our Managing Director, Christl Lauterbach, on the first day at 11h30.

You can find the Future-Shape team in Hall 9, Stand C107. We look forward to presenting the SensFloor to you.

Contact us for a free ticket to the event!

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CARE REGIO – Care on the move

Visit the 7th Ambient Medicine Forum® and find out about the latest developments and insights in digitalisation. Come and discuss with experts from the fields of care, science and politics. At the exhibition, experience innovations from the field of digitalisation and technology in care. Discover new ways and solutions to relieve the burden of care and allow more time for the essential: the person being cared for.

And of course, don’t forget to visit us at our stand!

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IOT Solutions World Congress

The IOT Solutions World Congress in Barcelona is a leading global congress showcasing groundbreaking solutions and technologies that are completely transforming today’s industry. It is a unique event that brings together all the key players who want to launch a value network of data, applications, operations and expertise.

Future-Shape presented its SensFloor smart solution for AAL, smart home, multimedia, security and retail in the Bavarian Pavilion.

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Bau und Betrieb von Seniorenimmobilien 2023

Senior citizens’ real estate as a new growth market

At the Bau und Betrieb von Seniorenimmobilien Conference in Vienna, participants were able to learn about the current trends in planning and building seniors’ real estate, how the market is changing and where new potential lies. It was also an opportunity to learn all about new financing options for real estate projects. Of course, visitors and speakers also expanded their network and exchanged ideas with colleagues and experts around a discussion round, roundtable and Q&A session and took away new ideas for managing their institution from best practice examples.

Our Managing Director, Mrs Lauterbach, gave the following presentation at this conference:
Smart Living for Seniors: What support do assistance systems offer?
– In the quality of care
– For the safety of the residents
– For the relief of the staff

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Forum Bau und Betrieb von Senioren- und Pflegeeinrichtungen

This year again, Future-Shape participated in the Forum Bau und Betrieb von Senioren- und Pflegeeinrichtungen in Munich.
Here you were able to learn more about the current trends in the conception, new construction, restoration, renovation and operation of senior and care facilities.
All relevant players in the industry came together: Building owners, sponsors and operators of senior and care facilities presented best practice examples from Germany and abroad.

Experts and professionals in architecture, technology and construction discussed the most innovative solutions in their fields.

On 1st December at 11.15 a.m., our partner presented the showcase project of an ultra-modern, age-appropriate residential facility currently under construction in Traunreut, Germany. The residence will open at the end of 2023 and will be equipped with the smart assistance system SensFloor. This technology relieves the nursing staff and improves working conditions, while at the same time ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents.

Learn more about the Bau und Betrieb von Senioren- und Pflegeeinrichtungen

Investor Forum – Senior Living
Between senior residencies and independent living: Innovative intermediate forms put to the test

What are the requirements for more recognition and financial government support, what are the new concepts, as well as new service and business models?
The forum focused on these and many other topics.
Future-Shape participated as an exhibitor and speaker for the second time.

Our COO, Sebastian Stoll, gave a lecture on “Artificial Intelligence and how it can support care in the future”.

“I am pleased to have been able to discuss with so many experts about how we can tackle the challenges of our time. Demographic change, shortage of skilled workers, rising construction costs, lack of suitable properties, affordability of care and much more.
Everyone must make their contribution so that this Herculean task can be shouldered.
We love to work with the best.“

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Les Assises Nationales des EHPAD

On 13th and 14th September, during the “Assises Nationales des EHPAD” at the Maison de la Chimie in Paris, the Future-Shape and Dfinition teams presented SensFloor and its various functions to secure the residents in EHPAD and assist their caregivers.
We were delighted to participate in this event, which has become a central meeting point for professionals in nursing homes for dependant seniors and always promises fruitful exchanges at round tables and exciting conferences. With an ageing population, overworked care staff and various scandals surrounding structures for the elderly, many questions arise and deserve real reflection for a profound, lasting and much needed change.

Have a look at the pictures here

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Altenheim Expo

Our CEO, Christl Lauterbach, an expert on assistance systems for senior citizens, held a workshop on the topic of “Effort and benefit of assistance systems” at the Altenheim Expo conference in Berlin on 15th June.
We already participated in the Altenheim Expo a few times and appreciate this event for its high-quality expert presentations – we can highly recommend a visit for next year.

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Annual Congress Living and Care in Old Age

On 28th and 29th March, Future-Shape participated in the Annual Congress “Wohnen und Pflege im Alter” in Berlin. Sebastian Stoll, our COO, took part in the panel “More quality through innovations in healthcare real estate – How digital will the future be?”. The Future-Shape team appreciated exciting discussions on digital service in healthcare real estate and innovative, age-appropriate forms of living.

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Business competition Senior-friendly. Digital. Successful.

On 28th January 2022, Future-Shape took part in the competition Senior-friendly. Digital. Successful. of the DigitalPakt Alter (DigitalPact for Ageing) initiative.

The DigitalPakt Alter is an initiative to strengthen the social participation and commitment of older people in a digitalised world.

This event was organised by BAGSO – Federal Working Group of Senior Citizens Federations – and supported by the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth.

Get more information here

Digital Dutch-German Mini-Conference on AI and Dementia

On 19th January 2022, our CEO, Christl Lauterbach, gave an online speech at the Digital Dutch-German Mini-Conference on AI and Dementia.

This event was organised by the Netherlands Innovation Network and JAIN.

The various presentations discussed smart solutions that are being developed to maintain the quality of life of people with dementia or other cognitive impairments and to support their caregivers.

This exchange around technological innovations that will provide effective support to our ageing society and healthcare system was very enriching.

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Conference Bau und Betrieb von Senioren- und Pflegeeinrichtungen 2021

On 9th and 10th December 2021, Future-Shape participated in the conference „Bau und Betrieb von Senioren- und Pflegeeinrichtungen”. Current trends about conception, new construction, conversion, renovation and operation of senior and care facilities were presented and discussed at this event.
We were thrilled about many good talks and speeches!

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Smart Living Market Opportunities and Challenges from a Franco-German Perspective

Conference & Virtual B2B-Meetings

We participated in the Franco-German meeting about the innovative and growing theme of “Smart Living” organised by the Franco-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
This was an opportunity for French and German players in this field to meet and discuss the many challenges of the sector.

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Investor Forum – Senior Living

Between senior residencies and independent living: Innovative intermediate forms put to the test

The “Senior Living” conference put sustainable forms of living for seniors in the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) to the test.
The participants were able to hear about the transition to senior-friendly living or brand-new building projects during discussion rounds and interactive sessions on site. Many lectures and workshops around this topic were on the programme and Future-Shape was there!

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The Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Expo 2021

The Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Expo showcased the technology, products and content that will not only enable care homes to implement high-quality, person-centred care models, but also inspire business growth as a result. We participated in the online event.

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German-Austrian Online Symposium on Medical Technology in Hospitals

The online symposium Medical Technology in Hospitals presented current and future developments based on a selection of innovative solutions for the hospitals of the future. In addition to various companies, expert speakers from Germany and Austria provided information on the latest innovations and driving forces in this field. All participants benefitted from high-quality expert conversations.
As part of the symposium, our CTO, Mr Axel Steinhage, gave a presentation on “SensFloor – A floor that feels and learns”.

Learn more about the event here

Export opportunities for German providers and service providers in the e-health sector

On behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi), the AHK Portugal organised a digital business trip to Portugal from 4th to 7th May 2021 for German providers and service providers in the e-health sector.

Future-Shape was part of the German delegation on this business trip. We enjoyed many interesting discussions and made new acquaintances.

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Dementia, Care & Nursing Home Virtual

The participants of this online-event spent 2 days concentrating on the most pressing issues facing care homes, home care, dementia care and technology enabled care.
Our CEO, Christl Lauterbach, made a speech on “Fall Management and Care Assistance | Use of Sensor Floors in Practice”.

Learn more about the event here

Smart Home – BVDW Conference

At the BVDW Smart Home Conference, Christl Lauterbach gave a presentation on:
SensFloor LIFE
Being at home – protected and safe

Euroshop 2020 in Düsseldorf

Future-Shape presented the SensFloor at the EuroShop in Düsseldorf, the world’s biggest and most prestigious retail trade fair. We were happy to meet so many visitors at our booth H76, Hall 3.

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Arab Health 2020 in Dubai

Future-Shape participated for the third time in the Arab Health, the leading healthcare business platform in the Middle East. Arab Health 2020 was expected to attract more than 4,250 exhibitors and 106,000 participants from 159 countries.
We presented the SensFloor system with our partner 7Dwarfs at booth H7.E11.

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Conference Bau und Betrieb von Senioren- und Pflegeeinrichtungen 2019

On 10th and 11th December 2019, we participated as a partner in the conference „Bau und Betrieb von Senioren- und Pflegeeinrichtungen“. Current challenges, future developments and practical solutions were discussed and many practical examples were presented at this event.

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ANSDIPP Congress 2019 in Matera

Future-Shape was pleased to present the SensFloor at the Palazzo Viceconte in Matera at the occasion of the ANSDIPP Congress 2019. ANSDIPP is the national association of social and health managers in Italy and celebrates this year its 25th anniversary. The organisation welcomed many visitors around the topic “Evolution of personal care models and health and social care integration in the third millennium – scenarios, prospects, sustainability and uncertainties”.

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Europäischer Gesundheitstag 2019 in Munich

At the “Europäischen Gesundheitstag 2019”, the participants met to discuss the latest health policy developments and concrete solutions. Of course, our sensor floor, which guarantees residents safety and relieves the strain on nursing home staff, fitted exactly in the topic of new solution implementation.

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Altenheim Expo 2019 in Berlin

Every year the Altenheim EXPO offers an exciting mix of cutting-edge topics, new concepts, groundbreaking projects, pointed discussions and – last but not least – the right setting for successful networking.

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Altenpflege Leitmesse Nürnberg 2019

Care home managers, decision-makers and nursing staff came together at this leading trade fair for the care industry. A perfect platform for discovering and discussing about the latest products and services for outpatient and inpatient care. Future-Shape demonstrated the benefits and applications of SensFloor Care to its visitors.

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Dementia Care & Nursing Home 2019

This is one of the UK’s most important trade fairs for healthcare. At this event, the visitors were able to meet the key decision-makers of this fast-growing sector. According to expert forecasts, the number of people over 85 years of age will double over the next 25 to 30 years. Care providers must be able to adapt to future changes, while complying with regulations and providing the highest level of care possible.

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BIT´s Congress Rom 2019

At the 5th Annual Congress for Smart Materials in Rome, high-ranking international scientists met to discuss the achievements in this field. Christl Lauterbach, CEO of Future-Shape, gave a presentation at the congress with the title: SensFloor® – A Large-area Sensor Floor for Gait Analysis and Activity Monitoring

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EuroCIS 2019 – Europe’s Meeting Place for Retail Technology

Only in the morning shortly before the fair starts our booth seemed as empty as on the photo… Half an hour later there was no more time for taking pictures. Until the end of the fair our stand was well visited and we had exciting conversations with interested visitors. Retailers from all over the world came together in Düsseldorf and enthusiastically tested our SensFloor.

We have already booked the stand for next year again!

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Arab Health 2019 in Dubai

The Arab Health is the largest and most important trade fair for health and medicine in the MENA region. More than 4,200 exhibitors and 103,000 participants from over 150 countries were at the Arab Health 2019.

Future-Shape met an enthusiastic public in Dubai. We are looking forward to visiting the Arab Health again in 2020.

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Bau 2019 – World’s leading trade fair for architecture, materials and systems

The BAU event has been an absolute industry highlight since 1964. Trade visitors from all over the world could experience closely the future of building.

In the field of innovation, our SensFloor impressed the specialist audience with its numerous application possibilities.

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Innovation-Café

At the beginning of December, three innovative companies met with practical experts at Korian’s first Innovation Café. The aim of the event was to integrate digital innovations faster and more successfully into everyday care. From our point of view, this was a successful event at which Erwin Burth presented our SensFloor Care solution.

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Fachtag Strukturmodell und Aktuelles aus der Pflege

bildungperfekt –  the competent educational partnership with seminars for geriatric care and hospitals including practical experience on site.

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EHI Technologie Tage 2018

More than 500 IT decision-makers met in Düsseldorf at the beginning of November to discuss the future of retail and technical innovations and could benefit from many cutting-edge contributions. On 6th November, our Managing Director, Christl Lauterbach, gave an exciting, very well attended lecture on the subject of sensor flooring in the retail sector.
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Europäischer Gesundheitskongress

More than 150 speakers presented a number of solutions for the future as well as current challenges in hospitals and rehabilitation clinics. A particular attention was given to the issue of staff shortages. On this occasion, Future-Shape displayed the innovative SensFloor system and its solutions and many applications.
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AAL Kongress Karlsruhe

At the AAL Congress and accompanying exhibition held for the third time in a row at the Karlsruhe Exhibition Centre, the numerous trade visitors had an ideal platform to get information about the latest research results and the field of applications of AAL products. Christl Lauterbach, CEO of Future-Shape, gave an innovative lecture on the use and financing possibilities of new AAL products in a constantly growing market segment.

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Forum Spital – Forum Pflege

The key players of the healthcare industry met at Austria’s largest hospital congress to discuss innovative approaches in the field of care. Future-Shape participated as sponsor and exhibitor in the Care Forum. Erwin Burth, CMO of Future-Shape, gave an interesting lecture on the use and benefits of assistance systems in the care sector of tomorrow.

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Demografiekongress

Demographic change and digitalization are powerful trends that are leading to profound changes in the working environment. Future-Shape was also represented at this year’s Demography Congress for the health and social sectors in Berlin. Our team presented the diverse applications of SensFloor in the care sector. This fair was a clear success for Future-Shape and we could make very promising contacts.

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EAHSA & EDE Congress

This year again, Future-Shape was represented with a booth at the EAHSA & EDE Congress in Prague. The topic of the congress was the radical change of long-term care in Europe and the related future challenges to come. Erwin Burth, CMO of Future-Shape, gave an informative lecture about the company history as well as the functionality and use of the SensFloor.

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IFA in Berlin

Our SensFloor inspired many visitors to creative ideas. The sensor floor was integrated into the mozaiq software “Use Case Designer” as an application example. With the software as a prototyping tool, new ideas can be configured quickly and efficiently. And in combination with the SensFloor, this is a lot of fun!

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4th Global Summit and Expo on Multimedia & A.I.

Multimedia & Artificial Intelligence (AI) are changing the world around us and bring new prospects and functions – from smart factories to drones, sports, healthcare and driverless cars. During this event, we gave a lecture on intelligent flooring.

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Altenheim EXPO 2018 – The strategy congress for operators, planners and investors

Altenheim EXPO offered an exciting mixture of cutting-edge topics, new concepts, groundbreaking projects, pointed discussions and – last but not least – the right framework for successful networking.

Future-Shape participated as an exhibitor in this event.

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ANDA-Pflegesymposium

The ANDA (Austrian Nurse Directors Association) care symposium took place for the second time already. This year’s main theme was Care Management 4.0: Big Data – Robotic – Digitalisation – Fiction and Reality! Of course SensFloor could not be missing in these exciting topics on the future of care.

The symposium was organised by the Association of Nursing Directors of Austria.

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Hauptstadt Kongress Medizin und Gesundheit 2018

The motto of this year’s Capital Congress was “Digitalisation and Connected Health”.

Future-Shape was exhibiting at the joint Bavarian health booth. Our team had many interesting and constructive discussions.

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OT World – Gait Recording for Reha

The OTWorld in Leipzig is the world’s largest and most important sector meeting-points for all players involved in treatments and care using modern orthopaedic aids. It is a pioneering and inspiring show of innovation with more than 500 exhibitors and over 21,000 visitors.

Future-Shape was there and presented the SensFloor Gait, our solution for gait recording! More information about the trade fair.

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Zorg & ICT 2018

Zorg & ICT in Utrecht is the trade fair for IT solutions and services in the Dutch healthcare sector. More than 170 exhibitors presented their innovations in care. We were also participating as an exhibitor with our partner Hertek  (Stand: 01.E122) to present SensFloor® Care.

You can find impressions of the Hertek booth on facebook or LinkedIn.

VICTRESS Award 2018

Our Managing Director Christl Lauterbach was one of the three finalists for the VICTRESS Vital Award 2018.

The VICTRESS Awards are presented each year to women in management positions who, as impressive role models, prove that success, leadership and femininity are compatible.

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Australian Healthcare Week

In collaboration with our partner Healthtek, we introduced our SensFloor system for the first time in Australia at the Australian Healthcare Week.

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HIMSS 2018 Annual Conference & Exhibition

Altenpflege 2018 – The elderly care sector was meeting in Hannover

Directors of retirement homes, decision-makers and caregivers met at the ALTENPFLEGE, leading trade fair for the nursing sector. It was a perfect platform to discover the latest products and services for in-patient care and discuss with experts and colleagues about the future of geriatric care. The visitors were also able to experience the SensFloor Care live at our booth.

Thanks a lot for your visit!

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EuroCIS Europe’s meeting point for retail technology

SMARTER LIVES Innovative solutions for an aging society

Arab Health 2018 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre

Conference Bau und Betrieb von Senioren- und Pflegeeinrichtungen

UNCAP Meeting in Thessaloniki

DVLAB Bundeskongress für Leitungskräfte in der Altenhilfe

Future-Shape has been nominated for the DEKRA Award!

Shaping a humane future

International Long-Term Care Conference

Living lab in Brittany

Future-Shape has recently set up the SensFloor system in the living lab of the Université Bretagne Sud in Lorient (France). Student research projects will be carried out with the assistance of the SensFloor.

Forum Spital 2017

From 20th to 22sd September, the key players of health economy were meeting at the biggest Austrian hospital congress. Future-Shape successfully participated as a sponsor and exhibitor in this event.

Impressions

Demografiekongress

Kerstin Schreyer, MdL visits Future-Shape

GeoIoT World Conference

Future-Shape wins once more the innovation prize awarded by the German Ministry of Economy and Energy