It happened in 2006, and again in 2007. The SMVector family of AC drives, which includes the SMVector and the SMVector NEMA 4X, was chosen by a panel of industry experts as a finalist for the Plant Engineering magazine Product of the Year Award.
Criteria for finalists
Product of the Year is a prestigious award bestowed by Plant Engineering magazine. The recipients are manufacturers who have come up with the best ideas to make plant operation better and smarter.
The process
Plant Engineering subscribers who have buy/specify responsibilities are invited to cast an electronic vote to choose the finalists. The votes are then tabulated to pick gold, silver and bronze winners in each category.

