IDEA Awards Voting Deadline Extended to Aug. 11

The voting deadline for the 2023 IDEA Awards has been extended to August 11 at 5 p.m. EST. The IDEA Awards, presented by Machine Design, Electronic Design, Power & Motion, Microwaves & RF, and Vision Systems Design, honor outstanding product innovation in 10 categories.

The categories are:

• Additive and Material Management
• Automation & Controls
• Communication
• Computing
• Design and Operations Software
• Electric Motors, Drives and Components
• Electronic Components
• Machine Vision
• Motion Control
• Sensors & Software

The honorees will be notified Aug. 16; all winners will be publicly announced Sept. 22. Voters can cast their ballots in any category by using the online ballot at this link. Additional entry information can be found here.  Only eligible manufacturing professionals are eligible to cast votes. All other votes will be disqualified.