iENA New Products show 2026
from October 29, 2026
New Products Showcase – get a first glimpse of the diverse range of innovations at iENA 2026!
We present a selection of the 580 ideas, inventions and new products on display at the international trade fair iENA 2026.
The inventions featured here were presented to media representatives on 29 October 2026 as part of the new products showcase following the iENA press conference in Nuremberg.
Be inspired and discover innovative ideas with a bright future!
Full-size images can be found here
Sleep-Ride
Christof Sommerauer
Altdorf (Bavaria)
Quick guide:
If a baby or child finds it difficult to fall asleep in a pushchair, Sleep Ride can help. This innovative tyre cover enhances the gentle rocking motion of the pushchair, simulating the natural effect of a bumpy track, which helps the child to relax and to fall asleep more easily.
Sensor system for the localisation and classification of metallic objects
Dipl.-Ing. Olaf Mollenhauer
KOMPASS GmbH, Illmenau, Thuringia
Gemeinschaftsbeteiligung ERiNET - Forschungsinstitut für Erfinderförderung, Innovationen und Netzwerkmanagement
Brief description:
KOMPASS GmbH Ilmenau presents an innovative sensor system for localising and classifying metallic objects. The sensor system will be used to detect and determine the position of objects, particularly metallic ones.
The first smart drink protection against knockout drops
Markus Duelli
SafeSwitch UG, Illmenau, Thuringia
Gemeinschaftsbeteiligung ERiNET - Forschungsinstitut für Erfinderförderung, Innovationen und Netzwerkmanagement
Brief description:
We have filed a patent application for an innovative drink cap. SafeSwitch reliably protects drinks from drugs and knockout drops. It is extremely easy to use and offers absolutely secure protection. Only the owner themselves can open the cap.
Machining stainless steel without cooling – using new tools and coatings
Dr.-Ing. habil. Daniel Garten
Dr.-Ing. Heiko Frank
GFE - Gesellschaft für Fertigungstechnik und Entwicklung Schmalkalden e.V.
Schmalkalden (Thüringen)
Gemeinschaftsbeteiligung ERiNET - Forschungsinstitut für Erfinderförderung, Innovationen und Netzwerkmanagement
Kurzbeschreibung:
GFE – Gesellschaft für Fertigungstechnik und Entwicklung Schmalkalden e.V. – is presenting a process for machining stainless steel without cooling, using new tools and coatings.
‘Q-ART’ modular system
Dipl.-Ing. Bernd Zimmer
system 2040 GmbH, Weimar (Thüringen)
Goepfert Werkzeug & Formenbau GmbH & Co. Teilefertigung KG
Gemeinschaftsbeteiligung ERiNET - Forschungsinstitut für Erfinderförderung, Innovationen und Netzwerkmanagement
Brief description:
The Q-Art modular system consists of a lightweight, delicate yet sturdy metal base profile. Plastic clips and eccentrics are used to connect it to freely designed objects. Thanks to the innovative Q-Art modular system, Goepfert is able to offer a complete technology that enables the company to provide a more cost-effective and technically advantageous solution on the market.
Liquid2Energy – Generating electricity through water activation
René Fischer
Liquid2Energy (i.G.), Erfurt
Gemeinschaftsbeteiligung ERiNET - Forschungsinstitut für Erfinderförderung, Innovationen und Netzwerkmanagement
Brief overview:
Liquid2Energy is developing a water-activated emergency power kit for decentralised, off-grid electricity generation.
CompactGreens
Jonas Frank, re
Niklas Gabriel, li
CompactGreens, Erlangen
Peter-Henlein-Gesellschaft
Brief description:
The plant wall for salad and herbs – right in your own home. On your wall.
The vertical plant wall for your home: live seedlings, fully automatic watering, a smart app – a fresh harvest in 24 days.
Innovative classroom: takerspace
trend interior GmbH
Dr. Christian Hilz
Greding
Peter-Henlein-Gesellschaft
Brief description:
A new learning culture requires new spaces. Changing demands on schools and education call for new forms of learning – and varied learning environments that offer more than just functionality. The ‘takerspace’ school furniture concept from trend interior features modules arranged in a flexible, honeycomb-like pattern, offering numerous possible uses and adapting to the specific room. Customised school furniture for greater pedagogical freedom.
Photo collage: Innovation Classroom, GMS, Spalt
EpiPetsia – so families can start collecting memories again instead of worries
Leonie Altmann und Jonas Ernst
Landkreis Coburg
Peter-Henlein-Gesellschaft
Brief description:
Greater safety for dogs with epilepsy. To this end, an AI-powered wearable device with an app has been developed to automatically detect seizures and raise the alarm in an emergency.
8klear – new glasses cleaner – wash instead of wiping
Stefan Laibold
8klear GmbH, Poppenhausen
Quick facts:
Wash your glasses instead of wiping them – the cleaning device for glasses. Using tap water, a powder stick and silk bristles, your glasses will be streak-free and clean again in under 60 seconds.
