SATO's Flagship Model 'Scantronics® CL4-SXR' Wins 'Red Dot Design Award 2026'
SATO Corporation announced that its next-generation industrial label printer, 'Scantronics® CL4-SXR', won the 'Red Dot Design Award 2026'.
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SATO Corporation has announced that its next-generation industrial label printer, 'Scantronics® CL4-SXR', has won the 'Red Dot Design Award 2026', one of the world's three major design awards.
This product pursues usability, maintainability, and environmental consideration, while featuring the company's fastest-ever label printing speed and high printing accuracy. It has gained international acclaim as a next-generation model meeting diverse needs in sites worldwide. This marks the third time a SATO product has received the Red Dot Design Award, following wins in 2017 and 2020.
[About Red Dot Design Award]
An international design award hosted annually since 1955, consisting of categories such as Product Design.
[Key Features of the Award-Winning Product]
1. Design Reducing Site Pressure: Maintains robustness while fusing arch lines and oval surfaces to reduce psychological pressure on operators.
2. User Interface Supporting Intuitive Operation: Features color-coded housing and a large, customizable touch display.
3. High Productivity and Maintenance: Offers the fastest printing speed in the company's history and supports online/predictive maintenance.
4. Sustainable Eco-friendly Design: Uses recycled ABS resin and includes a function to eliminate waste of the first label during setup.
Product Name: Scantronics® CL4-SXR (4-inch model)
Sales Launch: January 26, 2026
This product pursues usability, maintainability, and environmental consideration, while featuring the company's fastest-ever label printing speed and high printing accuracy. It has gained international acclaim as a next-generation model meeting diverse needs in sites worldwide. This marks the third time a SATO product has received the Red Dot Design Award, following wins in 2017 and 2020.
[About Red Dot Design Award]
An international design award hosted annually since 1955, consisting of categories such as Product Design.
[Key Features of the Award-Winning Product]
1. Design Reducing Site Pressure: Maintains robustness while fusing arch lines and oval surfaces to reduce psychological pressure on operators.
2. User Interface Supporting Intuitive Operation: Features color-coded housing and a large, customizable touch display.
3. High Productivity and Maintenance: Offers the fastest printing speed in the company's history and supports online/predictive maintenance.
4. Sustainable Eco-friendly Design: Uses recycled ABS resin and includes a function to eliminate waste of the first label during setup.
Product Name: Scantronics® CL4-SXR (4-inch model)
Sales Launch: January 26, 2026
FAQ
What are the eco-friendly features of the CL4-SXR?
It uses recycled ABS resin for the casing and features a function to minimize waste of the first label during setup.
What is the primary use of this product?
It is a next-generation industrial label printer used for label printing tasks in various global settings, such as factories and warehouses.
What are the features regarding usability?
It is equipped with a large touch display and customizable screens, allowing for intuitive operation tailored to site needs.