This year, a product from the GARANT brand once again won an award at the prestigious Red Dot Award. The 43-strong international jury of experts recognised the GARANT electronic torque screwdriver HCT in the “Tools” category. Applicants from 60 nations took part in the competition. The coveted quality seal is awarded to industrially produced products with the best designs in 51 standard categories.
The GARANT electronic torque screwdriver HCT impressed with its well-thought-out design, intuitive operation and ergonomic handling. The product stands out for its light weight, the 360° rotating display and the visual, acoustic and haptic measuring signals (colour display, LED ring, vibration of the handle). The tool also features Bluetooth® wireless technology[1] and a wide range of functions for screw fastening, storing and easy documentation of screw tightening profiles – all with the highest precision. There is no need for time-consuming and error-prone manual transfer of measured values.
The digital connectivity of the GARANT electronic torque screwdriver HCT is particularly innovative. HCT stands for Hoffmann Group Connected Tools and is the platform for digitising your measurement processes. Measurement data is automatically transferred to smartphones, tablets or computers via Bluetooth, making workflows much more efficient. This allows the GARANT electronic torque screwdriver to be connected to other HCT products and is also reflected in a standardised UX design.
Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025
The Red Dot Award: Product Design is one of the most prestigious design competitions worldwide. Since 1955, it has honored products that stand out for their exceptional design quality. The independent Red Dot jury evaluates all entries based on four fundamental principles of good design: the quality of function, seduction, usability and responsibility. In 2025, the jury was composed of 43 experts from 21 countries – including designers, professors, journalists and consultants from various disciplines. The entries came from over 60 countries and were carefully examined and discussed by the jury.
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