By integrating POWERLINK in a Formula Student Racing Car, the Danish project group was able to convince the jury with a creative solution in the area of circuit board electronics. The POWERLINK implementation, which they designed themselves using standard hardware components, brought the Danish team 1st prize and 10,000 euros.

5,000 euros and 2nd prize was awarded to the X-Cut project from the Vienna University of Technology, which submitted a concept for exceptionally sturdy machine tools. 3rd prize was awarded to the Slovak University of Technology in Bratislava with a practical application for optimized filling systems. The project group was also pleased to receive a 2,500 euro premium.

The winners were announced during a weekend event in the Salzburg alps. The team members of the top 10 projects were invited.

Additional information can be found at www.br-automation.com/award