Surgicallights that combinehighquality illumination andadvanced functionalitywithuser ergonomics and a contemporary design.
— New Polaris, introduced in the US in the spring 2025, was recently recognized with the highest Red Dot 2025 award of distinction: Best of the Best in product designs
— Polaris' overall performance, intuitive operation concepts, and innovative visual design all combine to deliver a leadership product recognized by the independent international jury
— The Red Dot Design Award is one of the world's largest design competitions and has become established internationally as one of the most sought-after marks of quality for good design.
The Polaris surgical lights have won the Red Dot Best of the Best Award 2025 in the Medical Devices and Technology category. With three model levels, Comfort, Pro and Pro+, the new generation of OR lights support a range of budgetary and surgical requirements to meet the exacting needs of today's operating rooms of all types. In addition to high illumination quality and precise lighting parameter controls, thedifferent Polarismodels offerlevels of increased functionality, along with several field upgradable options such as video integration and a 4K in-light camera.Surgeons and support staffcanquickly modify key settings and optimize the light for the procedure at handthanks toanintuitiveinterface design that includes touchscreen controllers with “stepless” sliders, and up to 30 user presets for faster OR set-up. The light head's design also emphasizes the functionality of Polaris with rounded edges and a smooth surface throughout which can help make cleaning of the system easier.
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“Polaris embodies the combination of highly functional medical technology with sophisticated, user- centered design. The operating theatre light impresses with its clear, contemporary design language, which visually demonstrates technological excellence. Functions such as 3D shadow compensation, modular adaptability, and intuitive operating concepts are seamlessly integrated and easily comprehensible. The futuristic, confident appearance enhances trust and underscores the company's commitment to innovation. Polaris not only improves the surgical workflow, but also shapes the visual identity of modern operating room environments,” said the independent Red Dot jury with their verdict.
“Wearedelightedtohavereceived thistopawardintheRedDotProductDesign competition.Withthe Polaris,we havecreatedaninnovativedesign solutionthat impresses withits exceptionallysimple and intuitive handling. Itcan become adefining elementin the operating room,” says Tobias Kruse, Product Manager at Dräger.
RedDotAward
The Red Dot Award: Product Design is one of the most prestigious design competitions worldwide. Since 1955, it has recognized products that stand out for their exceptionally high design quality. The independentRedDotJuryassesses allentriesbasedonfourkeyprinciplesofgooddesign: thequality of function, the quality of seduction, the quality of use and the quality of responsibility.
In2025,thejuryconsistsof43experts from21countries,includingdesigners,professors,journalists and consultants from various disciplines. Entries were submitted from over 60 countries and were carefully reviewed and discussed by the jurors.
ThemanufacturerofthePolaris Comfort,ProandPro+isDrägerwerkAG&Co.KGaA.
More information: Learn more about the Dräger Polaris Comfort, Pro and Pro+ surgical lights. https://www.draeger.com/en-us_us/Home
ContactCommunications: Melanie Kamann, Tel. +49 451 882-3202, melanie.kamann@draeger.comPress Contact North America: Laura Edwards, Tel. +1 215 565-5868, laura.edwards@draeger.comInvestor Relations: Thomas Fischler, Tel. +49 451 882-2685, thomas.fischler@draeger.com
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Dräger. Technology for Life®Drägerisa leading international medical and safety technology company.Ourproductsprotect, support, and save lives. Founded in Lübeck, Germany in 1889, Dräger generated revenues of around EUR 3,4 billion in 2024. The Lübeck-based company is represented in more than 190 countries and employs more than 16,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.draeger.com
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