Detektor to Name Award Winners on October 20
The international trade publication will recognize industry leaders in alarm and detection technology at Skydd.
Updated on Oct. 1, 2026 in Artificial Intelligence
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Detektor magazine has selected Alarmtech, Optex, and Ajax Systems as finalists for its annual alarm and detection industry award. The winners will be revealed during a ceremony on October 20 at Stockholmsmässan in Sweden.
Why it matters
The awards serve as an industry benchmark for innovation and market relevance in security technology, highlighting advancements launched over the previous year. The selection process emphasizes demonstrated customer impact rather than self-nomination.
The selection includes 12 total finalists chosen from 30 initial products evaluated for innovation, customer benefit, and market relevance. Each finalist must have entered the international market within the past 12 months.
The players
Detektor
An international security trade publication that evaluates alarm and detection technology through editorial research and trade fair coverage.
Alarmtech
A finalist for the Alarm & Detection category known for its specialized security and alarm system components.
Optex
A finalist for the Alarm & Detection category specializing in sensor technologies for security and safety applications.
Ajax Systems
A finalist for the Alarm & Detection category recognized for its wireless smart security hardware and management software.
The details
The magazine selects candidates based on trade fair presence and industry news coverage, specifically barring manufacturers from self-nominating. An international jury composed of the publication's editorial team reviews the initial pool of 30 products to determine the 12 finalists. Winners receive a signature glass sculpture designed by artist Bertil Vallien.
Timeline
2000: Detektor magazine began presenting the annual international awards.
October 20, 2026: The award ceremony will occur at Stockholmsmässan.
The Tech Race
The Detektor International Award has operated since 2000, establishing a long-standing barometer for security hardware performance and market integration. The 2026 finalists represent the latest competitive cohort vying for recognition against a two-decade history of industry-standard innovations.
The award selection identifies specific technologies that have reached the international market over the past year. Industry professionals and system integrators can use the finalist list to track the most viable security hardware currently entering global production and distribution.
The takeaway
The selection of these finalists highlights the current focus on reliability and integration within the security sector. Interested observers should monitor the official announcement on October 20 to see which specific product designs earn the Best Product Award for 2026.
What happens next
The ceremony at Stockholmsmässan on October 20, 2026, will finalize the awards by selecting one Best Product winner and two Innovative Achievement recipients.
Further reading
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