Horiba earns top design award for PG-300 gas analysers

Horiba has announced that its PG-300 series of portable gas analysers have earned a German Design Award for 2015.

This accolade is one of the most prestigious design awards in the world, with the event organised annually by the German Design Council. To be eligible, a product must have received at least one other international design award.

Having previously received the 2014 iF Product Design Award, the PG-300 was considered by the German Design Award judging panel and was deemed to embody the core qualities of being elegant yet functional.

Key attributes of the devices include their high precision and reliability, highly visible display and operation guidelines that can be displayed in eight languages, making it usable for scientists worldwide.

The company said: "Having acquired EN15267-3 certification in Europe, the PG-300 Series is robust yet lightweight, and is easily transported to sampling locations."

Horiba has also previously earned a Good Design Award and a Machine Industry Design Award Special Jury Prize for the PG-300 series.