SMIXIN wins AIT Award for the COMBI Hand Washing System

SMIXIN AG was established as a spin-off of Creaholic, a Swiss innovation factory founded by Elmar Mock, co-inventor of the Swatch. The SMIXIN technology was originally developed within Creaholic and is covered by three international patent families, all of which have been granted. The SMIXIN technology enables the optimal dosing, metering and mixing of soap, water, and air. As a part of their expansion, the startup is leveraging the embedded electronics to connect the devices to a network and promote their connectivity modules.

During the ISH 2017, the world’s largest fair for sanitary equipment held in Frankfurt, SMIXIN received the AIT: Innovation for Architecture and Technology award for the innovativeness of their COMBI, a connected and touch-free Hand Washing Station.

The COMBI water-saving hand washing station brings together the functions of water, soap & paper dispenser, sink and bin in a confined and controlled space. Further, the COMBI saves approximately 90% of water and 60% of soap versus a conventional hand washing device. SMIXIN’s technology relies on the uniquely patented “Smart Mixing Unit”, which allows for an optimal mix of water, air, and soap. The SMIXIN hand washing systems are driven by complex electronics and touch-free technology to eliminate the risk of germ propagation. They can be linked to a cloud server with a WLAN transmitter, for a fully remote management of multiple COMBIs installed in various locations of a building.

These hygiene aspects, the resource-saving advantages and the features of the COMBI were highlighted by the jury while giving away the award. The COMBI is meant for use inside and/or outside the washing rooms in offices, buildings, large public spaces and quick serving restaurants.

(RAN)