PRAESIDIO Fuel Cell
Winner
Excellence in Business to Consumer
Medical & Health

Details
PRAESIDIO® Fuel Cell – the fuel cell-powered hand sanitizer dispenser built on an innovative concept. A small portion of the alcohol-based hand sanitizer is converted into electrical energy to power the touchless hygiene dispenser. The advantage: regular battery replacements are no longer needed – saving both resources and benefiting the environment. The compact fuel cell seamlessly integrates into the existing PRAESIDIO® hand sanitizer dispenser by OPHARDT, known for its robust and hygienic design.
The Jury‘s Statement
Many touchless hygiene products face the challenge of requiring regular battery replacements, which not only consume resources but also incur additional costs and effort. The »PRAESIDIO Fuel Cell« addresses this issue through the intelligent use of a small amount of disinfectant, converting it into electrical energy to power the dispenser – sustainable, low-maintenance, and efficient. This solution convinces with its environmentally friendly approach, while meeting practical demands in medical and hygiene settings. It demonstrates how technological innovations can effectively simplify everyday processes.
