Award Sub-Category: Performance-Based Design

Dow and Under Armour’s rubberless unitsole technology enables the performance for lightweight basketball and running shoes with enhanced cushioning, traction, and rebound. This innovative unitsole technology simplifies the midsole assembly process with increased manufacturing efficiency and reduced chemical usage.

Peak Nano Optics’ nanolayer film technology provides LGRIN lenses for military, medical, and commercial applications. LGRIN lenses are 10X thinner and 80% lighter than glass and provide a wider field-of-view while enhancing resolution and color. Production facilities are in place, and customer programs are underway for commercialization.

Axalta’s breakthrough automotive quality coating technology for high resolution images enables rapid deposition of intricate graphics onto vehicle exteriors. Aligning with the industry trend for customization; complex designs, images as well as accent colors are all possible for in-line personalization of vehicles.