Elecom Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President & CEO: Koichi Iwami) is pleased to announce that two of its product series have received the prestigious German "Red Dot Design Award 2026," recognized globally. About the Red Dot Design Award The Red Dot Design Award is a globally prestigious design award that has been held in Germany since 1955. It is awarded annually in three categories: Product Design, Brand & Communication Design, and Design Concept. Source: https://www.red-dot.org/ Award-Winning Products Product Name Model Number Sodium-Ion Battery Mobile Battery DE-C55L-9000BK DE-C55L-9000LGY Trackball "IST PRO" M-IPT10MRSBK M-IPT10MRSABK Sodium-Ion Battery Mobile Battery This is the world's first* mobile battery to adopt a sodium-ion battery, which is gentle on both the planet and people. It can be used in harsh environments and temperatures, such as snowy mountains and deserts. It achieves a long lifespan of 5,000 cycles, allowing for approximately 13 years of daily use. As it uses a safer battery with a lower risk of ignition compared to conventional products, it can be used with peace of mind for a long time. *Market research on mobile batteries adopting sodium-ion batteries (product)/capacity 9,000mAh, USB Type-C(TM) compatible (45W output, 30W input) "World's First" verification survey (conducted by Mirai Trend Research Institute Inc.): As of November 27, 2024. Product Related Page Thumb-Operated Trackball Mouse "IST PRO" This is a high-grade, 10-button trackball that achieves maximum performance with minimal movement. It features an ergonomic design that allows for a natural hand posture without gripping, and a high-performance bearing support unit that provides smooth ball control. The design minimizes strain even during prolonged use. Product Related Page For more details, please visit our company's website at the URL below. https://www.elecom.co.jp/news/release/20260702-01/ Company Information Elecom was founded in 1986 and expanded its busin