Red Dot Award for HID and ASSA ABLOY’s Biometric eGate

HID and ASSA ABLOY’s collaboration on the biometric eGate, the BG100 Speedgate, has been awarded the prestigious Red Dot Award for Product Design 2025, in the category of interior design elements. This award acknowledges the groundbreaking design and functionality of the solution, which redefines airport security and passenger experience.

The BG100 Speedgate combines HID’s Facepod facial recognition technology with ASSA ABLOY’s Speedgate system, offering an enhanced, frictionless travel experience. By integrating advanced biometric capabilities and a modular design, it streamlines key airport processes, from check-in and boarding to immigration, all while maintaining top-level security.

“This recognition speaks to the strength of our partnership with HID,”

Robert Zimmerman, Head of Airports Business at ASSA ABLOY.

Central to the BG100’s design is the HID Facepod, a multi-functional biometric system featuring an advanced camera, intuitive touchscreens, and LED guidance. This seamless integration allows airports to offer passengers a touchless, secure, and faster journey through critical touchpoints. Its clean, modern design and user-friendly features made it stand out to the Red Dot jury, meeting high standards for innovation and usability.

Vito Fabbrizio, Vice President of Product Management and Innovation at HID, expressed pride in receiving the Red Dot Award, emphasizing the company’s commitment to revolutionizing the aviation and travel sectors with cutting-edge biometric solutions.

With a highly modular design, the BG100 Speedgate is easy to install and customizable to fit any airport environment. Its advanced security features, including anti-tailgating and wrong-way detection, ensure passenger safety while maintaining efficiency.

“This recognition speaks to the strength of our partnership with HID,” said Robert Zimmerman, Head of Airports Business at ASSA ABLOY. “Together, we are reshaping the future of travel, enhancing both security and user experience.”

The Red Dot Award, which has been held for decades, is one of the world’s most esteemed design competitions, evaluating products on functionality, aesthetics, user-friendliness, and responsibility.