The nine-member jury evaluate entries based on the following criteria: level of innovation, user benefits and efficiency. The iHexagon impressed the judges because it is the first on the market to bring hot air, steam and microwave into the cooking cabinet so that the energy is evenly distributed throughout the cooking cabinet on all six racks.
The innovation strategy considered aspects such as social, environmental and economic sustainability, as well as the use of energy and resources. Factors such as location and employment potential, longevity, market maturity, technical quality and function, materiality and synergy effects also played a role.
Martin Hermann, chief technical officer at Rational: "We are very proud of this award, which underlines the innovative power of Rational and the customer benefits of the iHexagon. It is a milestone in thermal food preparation and offers our customers a unique combination of productivity and quality."
The iHexagon is mainly aimed at customers whose business concept is focussed equally on quality and speed. thanks to its speed, it is able to serve fresh food at the counter even during rush hour, or heat up snacks in a matter of seconds, without compromising on food quality.