Prusa Research Wins Red Dot Design Award for Second Consecutive Year
Founded in 2012 by Josef Prusa, Prusa Research has achieved the Red Dot Design Award for the second year in a row in 2026, earning accolades in the Industrial Equipment category for both the Prusa Signature Oak and Prusa Pro SLX. The exclusive Signature Oak, limited to 250 units, incorporates CORE One+ technology and features a JELÍNEK-crafted oak enclosure made from wood sourced from century-old trees, with each piece personally signed by Prusa. The Pro SLX, designed for medical and industrial applications, is recognized for its sleek geometry and minimalist aesthetic. In 2025, the company was awarded for the Prusa Pro HT90 and CORE One, reinforcing its commitment to open-source 3D printing, including Prusament filament and the Printables platform.
Key facts
- Prusa Research won Red Dot Design Award in 2026 for the second consecutive year.
- Awarded products: Prusa Signature Oak and Prusa Pro SLX.
- Prusa Signature Oak is limited to 250 units, made with oak from trees at least 100 years old.
- Prusa Signature Oak was developed in collaboration with JELÍNEK, a Czech furniture manufacturer founded in 1897.
- Prusa Pro SLX is an MSLA 3D printing system for medical and industrial applications.
- In 2025, Prusa won for Prusa Pro HT90 and CORE One system.
- Prusa Research ships 10,000 printers per month to over 165 countries.
- Company founded in Prague in 2012 by Josef Prusa.
Entities
Artists
- Josef Prusa
- Teo Sandigliano
Institutions
- Prusa Research
- JELÍNEK
- Red Dot Design Award
Locations
- Prague
- Czech Republic