HID, ASSA ABLOY recognized with Red Dot Award

AUSTIN, Texas — HID and ASSA ABLOY announced that their self-boarding biometric eGate — the BG100 Speedgate — has received a Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025 in the interior design elements category.

The BG100 Speedgate is a next-generation solution that integrates the HID Facepod and document reader with ASSA ABLOY’s Speedgate.

At the core of the BG100 Speedgate is the HID Facepod, a facial recognition solution featuring an advanced camera system and algorithms, intuitive multi-touch screens and smart LED guidance. Recognized for its design and biometric capabilities, the solution met the Red Dot jury’s standards for functionality, usability and innovation.

“We’re proud to be recognized with a Red Dot Award for a solution that reflects HID’s dedication to serving the aviation and travel industry,” said Vito Fabbrizio, Vice President Product Management and Innovation, Biometric Identity Technologies, HID. “This award underscores our leadership in biometrics and facial recognition technologies and highlights our commitment to delivering secure, intuitive and best-in-class identity verification experiences for travelers around the world.”

Built for high-traffic areas, the BG100 Speedgate integrates security features like anti-tailgating, piggybacking, and wrong-way passage. Reflecting both companies’ shared commitment to innovation,

“It’s incredibly exciting to see our joint innovation recognized on a global stage,” said Robert Zimmerman, Head of Business Vertical Airports, ASSA ABLOY. “This award is a testament to the power of collaboration and our shared commitment to shaping the future of travel. Together, we’re delivering cutting edge solutions that enhance security, elevate the passenger experience and make travel safer and more intuitive.”

The Red Dot Award has recognized products that stand out for their exceptionally high-design quality since 1955. The independent Red Dot Jury assesses all entries based on four key principles of good design: the quality of function, the quality of seduction, the quality of use, and the quality of responsibility. In 2025, the jury consisted of experts from 21 countries, including designers, professors, journalists and consultants from various disciplines. Entries were submitted from over 60 countries and were carefully reviewed and discussed by the jurors.