SLIM Balance wint Red Dot Award 2023 24 APR 2023 Pan Oston is proud to announce that in 2023 we won the prestigious Red Dot Award 2023 in the Product Design category for its SLIM Balance self-checkout series. The Red Dot Award is one of the most sought after design awards in the world, recognizing exceptional product design and innovation. “We are honored to receive this recognition from the Red Dot Award,” said Corné van Braak, Chief Innovation Office at Pan Oston. "At Pan Oston, we are always challenging ourselves to create self-checkout systems that not only meet the needs of retailers, but also improve the shopping experience for customers. This award is a testament to our hard work and dedication." The SLIM Balance self-checkout series is a state-of-the-art self-checkout system designed for modern retail environments. It has a sleek design that blends seamlessly into any store while providing customers with a fast, efficient and easy-to-use checkout experience. With the SLIM Balance series, both a futuristic payment point and a traditional, sturdy-looking self-checkout can be configured while maintaining the same recognizable aesthetic. At the heart of the Balance is the bi-optical scanner housing with a curved work surface, which enhances the self-scanning performance of the product and functions as a recognizable design feature. In addition, the SLIM Balance is modularly designed for independent hardware integration, allowing for many product configurations without changing the core and function of the solution, making integration or modification of the device components quick and easy. Some additional features already integrated in the SLIM Balance are a front and top camera for AI theft prevention, scales, cash management systems and LED indicators. This makes the SLIM Balance a versatile solution that can handle everything from basic self-scanning with cash payment to AI theft prevention in a fully automated self-checkout experience. The 2023 Red Dot Award is a testament to our Design Team's commitment to excellence in product design and innovation. Pan Oston looks forward to continuing to push the boundaries of retail technology and create products that enhance the shopping experience for our customers. deel