Ernst Pfister, Minister of Economic Affairs, awarded the Prize for Innovation of Baden-Württemberg to Strasser Maschinenbau GmbH

Strasser received the 2009 Dr. Rudolf Eberle Prize for the innovative MecLock Safety System for use on machines and assembly work stations. The simple and yet brilliant invention of delay-free safety equipment pushed its way through 81 candidates and was awarded the prize. During the official ceremony in the “Stuttgarter Haus der Wirtschaft” (Stuttgart House of the Economy) Strasser was presented the prize of 10,000 euros directly from the Minister of Economic Affairs, Ernst Pfister.

Strasser developed a mechanical safety technology with the so-called MecLock Safety System, which increases personal safety in comparison to conventional electronic solutions, such as light barriers or sensing edges, and at the same time increases productivity of the machine. Right in the background of the new machinery directive 2006/42/EC coming into effect on December 29, 2009, Strasser shows with this innovation that both operator safety and machine productivity can be significantly improved by using MecLock technology.

The Dr. Rudolf Eberle Prize is presented to small and medium sized companies in Baden-Württemberg for exemplary innovative products, processes and technological services. It is one of the first prizes that was presented in Germany for innovation and this year celebrates its 25 year anniversary.