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MATERIALICA Design + Technology Award 2025
Ceremonial award ceremony at the eMove360° Europe 2025 – AI is driving the Mobility – International Conference & Exhibition in Munich
October 2025, Munich. The finalists and winners of the 23rd MATERIALICA Design + Technology Award were announced as part of the eMove360° Europe 2025 – AI is driving the Mobility – International Conference & Exhibition for Electric & Autonomous Mobility (October 14th and 15th). The expert jury selected the most innovative and sustainable products and projects from a total of more than 30 submissions to become finalists for this prestigious award. It is the only award worldwide positioned at the interface of design, technology and materials. The category winners were honored in the exclusive ambience of the Holiday Inn Munich Westpark on October 14th.
“It was once again a great pleasure to discuss the consistently high-quality submissions with my fellow jury members. The award-winning entries not only address solutions for sustainable mobility, but also focus on the responsible use of resources in general. In doing so, we are sending an important signal as an event committed to sustainability,” emphasizes Robert Metzger, Managing Director of eMove360 Media GmbH and organizer of the award.
The finalists and winners of the 23rd MATERIALICA Design + Technology Award at a glance:
Category PRODUCT
Winner: Recycled Carbon Fiber Reinforced Concrete by Thermolysis Co., Ltd.
Thermolysis Co., Ltd. from Taiwan has developed a recycled, carbon fiber reinforced concrete that combines recycled carbon fibers with traditional concrete. Through microwave-assisted pyrolysis, waste carbon fiber composites are processed, and the fibers are uniformly dispersed into the concrete to bridge microcracks and prevent structural failures. This material is ideal for reinforcing structures, repairs, and high-strength infrastructure such as airport runways, highways, and bridges.
Category PROCESS
Winner: Sustainable Underbody Cover „From Car for Car“ by Mercedes Benz AG with Autoneum, MOCOM, HKS
To promote the circular economy, Mercedes-Benz and the project partners HKS (a TSR Group company), MOCOM and Autoneum have developed a sustainable underbody shielding made of PCR-PP-GF20 using the example of a Mercedes-Benz C-Class component. The thermoplastic material is made from 100 % end-of-life vehicles (plastic concentrate, HKS). By changing the material (MOCOM), the CO2 footprint was reduced by around 33 % in relation to the material used. The LFT-D process at Autoneum enables efficient component production.
Category MATERIAL
Winner: REVERENCE DARKNESS by BASF Coatings
What if the tires that once drove us forward could continue their journey in a new form? Reverence Darkness uses recycled tire material as a source of carbon black, transforming old tires into a symbol of sustainability. This color represents renewal and reminds us to see waste as a valuable resource. Every step towards a circular economy brings us closer to a greener, cleaner planet.
Finalist: Frixion Health Care Upholstery by ergoCentric Inc.
Hospital chairs must be upholstered with coated fabrics that can be cleaned with hospital-grade disinfectants. However, these coated fabrics are often slippery. Frixion Healthcare Fabric solves this issue with an anti-slip technology that keeps the user securely in place. It is resistant to hospital-grade cleaners, including 10% bleach, and is available for all ergoCentric seating products, including a PVC-free version with a 5-year warranty.
MXenes are materials with high electrical conductivity and hydrophilicity, used in energy storage, electromagnetic shielding, and as sensors. They are also suitable for water purification and catalysis. Layered Double Hydroxides (LDHs) are inorganic materials used in energy storage, catalysis, and the removal of pollutants from water. Additional applications include flame retardants and drug carriers. Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are applied in gas separation, catalysis, and biomedicine, particularly as drug carriers. They are also suitable for chemical and biological sensors, as well as energy conversion.
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Category STUDENT
Finalist: AEROG by Junbeom Park/Hanseo University, Korea
AEROG is the intelligent, autonomous solution to prevent dangerous and costly bird strikes at airports. Operating 24/7, AEROG uses advanced LiDAR to detect and track birds in real-time. The system employs a dynamic, multimodal combination of a highly effective green laser and acoustic deterrents. Its intelligent, random patterns overcome the habituation of birds – the main issue with traditional methods. AEROG offers a safe, non-lethal, and lasting solution to ensure aviation safety.
The members of the MATERIALICA Design + Technology Award 2025 jury
The high-caliber jury of experts represents a cross-section of the industry, from science to business to publishing, ensuring a comprehensive evaluation of all submissions for the Materialica Design + Technology Award and the eMove360° Award for Electric & Autonomous Mobility.
Holger Czuday, Head of Automotive Cluster Bayern Innovativ GmbH
Burkhard Holder, Global Director for Trends, Innovation and International Networks of the VDE Group
Christian Labonte, Manager Design, Audi AG
Michael Lanz, lanz.design.consulting
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Markus Lienkamp, TU Munich, Head of the Faculty of Automotive Engineering
Robert Metzger, CEO & Publisher, eMove360 Media GmbH
Prof. Peter Naumann, Dean of Munich University of Applied Sciences, Department of Industrial Design
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Karl Reiling, Landshut University of Applied Sciences, Chair of Adhesive Bonding Technology and Composite Materials
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Holger Ruckdäschel, Head of the Chair of Polymeric Materials at the University of Bayreuth, Managing Director of Neue Materialien Bayreuth GmbH
Nina Saller, Director, XbeyondS
Dr. Martin Vetter
About eMove360°
eMove360° Europe is the international Conference & Exhibition for Electric & Autonomous Mobility and an exclusive meeting point for decision-makers, developers, and visionaries shaping the future of mobility. Under the motto “AI is Driving the Mobility”, it brings together technology, business, and research in a unique B2B format that combines conference, exhibition, and high-level networking.
Key topics of eMove360° include Electric Vehicles, Charging & Energy, Battery & Powertrain, Autonomous Driving & Electronics, AI & Software, Mobility Concepts & Services, and Sustainable Materials & Design.
With its platforms – the eMove360° Conference & Exhibition, the eMove360° Award for Electric & Autonomous Mobility, the MATERIALICA Design + Technology Award, the eMove360° Magazine & Online News Portal, and the eMove360° Club – eMove360° serves as an umbrella brand for New Mobility and as an international marketplace connecting innovation, industry, and investment across sectors.
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