Home exercise machine
manus® 2013 Gold: This device brings the cross-country ski trail to your living room.
Participant of the manus® contest
437 entrants from 33 countriesThis year’s manus® is the second manus® award to be announced worldwide. 437 entrants from 33 countries participated in it with their applications. They have competed for the Gold, the Silver and the Bronze manus®.
The objective of the plastic bearing award is to recognize applications that are characterized by technical and economic efficiency and boldness. Maintenance-free polymer bearings today enable solutions that combine apparent contradictions: Technical innovations and cost reduction. The jury would like to encourage innovative applications with plastic bearings in all industrial sectors. Maintenance-free polymer bearings today enable solutions that combine apparent contradictions: Technical innovations and cost reduction. The jury would like to encourage innovative applications with plastic bearings in all industrial sectors.
Pneumatic rotary piston engine
manus® 2013 Silver: This pneumatic rotary piston engine provides trouble-free use for an uninterrupted power supply.
Friction clutch
manus® 2013 Bronze: This friction clutch provides protection against overloading the drive train in a machine for harvesting fodder.
Self-feathering propeller
These propeller blades automatically position themselves.
Unloader with conveyor belt
This unloader with a conveyor belt now works reliably.
Miniature steam locomotive
In this miniature steam locomotive, the three-part back door open easily.
Circulation device
This welding head is automatically positi-oned by a circulation device.
Design football table
This football table, made of concrete, allows accurate goal kicks and defensive actions every time.
Joystick control
This joystick makes the operation of uniaxial machines seem like child‘s play.
Circuit breaker
This circuit breaker for drive systems is virtually maintenance-free.
Filling system
This bottle-filling system for thin to viscous materials works fast and precisely, thanks to numerous igus® products.
Pedals
These pedals for control of ultralight aircraft can be moved easily, smoothly and synchronously.
Waste bin system
This system makes unsightly waste bins disappear into the ground at the touch of a button, leaving a colourful flower bed behind instead.
Patient transport system
This transport system has been designed for use in hospitals and rehabilitation centres.
Thermoforming machine
This deep drawing machine fits perfectly in the new packaging sizes.
Bed table
This bed table for ambulance coaches and rescue vehicles can be adjusted easily and used reliably.
Sun shade
This sun shade can be set properly in any direction and in any mounting position.
Gripper
This gripper takes up to 60 ice cream cones at once and positions them precisely and super-fast.
Total body trainer
This outdoor total body trainer can be used without friction in any type of weather.
Fitness equipment
This outdoor fitness equipment for public parks has no problem with moisture or temperature extremes.
Treadmill
This underwater treadmill for canine physiotherapy lets every dog get quickly back in shape.
Power wrench
This machine has a precision of +/- 0.01 mm for tightening screws along the PVC profile.
Sailing boat
This sailing boat can be steered perfectly thanks to an optimum connection between the tiller and rudder.
Rolling stamping machine
This rolling stamping machine for marking pressing sleeves for hydraulic pipes produces consistently good quality.
Valve adjustment
This spray valve adjustment in the spraying line for oiling metal strips can be set steplessly to any new strip size.
Gear lever
The gears of an MG Rover with IB5 gearbox can easily be engaged using this gear lever.
Test machine
This machine automatically takes samples during the production of pharmaceutical products.
Classic car
The gears on this 100-year-old classic car can now be changed smoothly again.
Parallel-hybrid drive
The parallel-hybrid drive for diesel-powered motorboats can be actuated through the gear and power box without additional throttle.
Conveyor belt
The width of this conveyor belt for production lines can be adjusted at lightning speed.
Manufacturing machine
This machine makes high-precision telescopic magnifying spectacles for surgeons.
Packaging machines
This machine makes packing products in cardboard boxes child‘s play.
Production machine
This production machine is used for the perfect insertion of filters in the plastic covers of car batteries.
Hand access porthole system
This hand access porthole system for workstations in research laboratories can be sealed airtight.
Sprinkler system
This sprinkler system in a power station cooling tower works reliably all year round.
Printing plate exposure unit
This printing plate exposure unit works reliably and accurately.
Diorama
This diorama on the main promenade in Podebrady/ Czech Republic, uses dolls to replicate famous events in the city’s history.
Ultralight aircraft
This amphibious ultralight aircraft cuts a good figure both in the air andin the water.
Production machine
This automated production machine manufactures wire hooks for merchandise display.
Steam generator
This steam generator is based on the principle of steam engines and steam boilers.
Differential gear
This differential gear is designed for a quad with pedals, pedal-electric power or purely electric propulsion.
Drilling jig
This drilling jig allows ergonomic drilling and boring of existing bore holes.
Patient chair
This patient chair for dental practices ensures comfort, even when dental drilling is needed.
Formula-1 simulator
With this simulator, anyone can feel like Michael Schumacher.
Sunroof
This sunroof for a British swimming and fitness centre is completely maintenance-free and opens and closes without a hitch.
Screening device
This screening device is used for examination of the female breast.
Production machine
This machine ensures that chocolates in candy boxes are neatly separated from each other.
3D Printing machine
This printer produces three-dimensional plastic parts in the shortest possible time.
Tricycle
This three-wheeler can be converted into a shopping cart in less than eight seconds.
Production machine
This machine manufactures plastic packaging out of thermoplastic film, among other things.
Safety system
This safety system provides reliable protection against falling from great heights.
Calibration syringe
This 3-litre calibration syringe checks and documents the accuracy of respiratory volume measurement devices.
Rescue robots
After disasters such as earthquakes or gas explosions, this robot can save lives by terrain reconnaissance.
Slatted frame
Anyone who finds it arduous to buy a bed should pay close attention to this news.
Core drill
This core drill allows boring for soil samples or for drainage to a depth of two metres.
Windmill
This small wind turbine produces electricity only for a single or multiple family dwelling.
Welding heads
This machine with its floating welding heads is faster and more efficient than many others, due to the conversion to igubal® spherical thrust bearings.
Parking meter
This parking meter withstands even heavy rain and other inclement weather.
Rail transport retarder
These maintenance-free retarders help with the automatic speed control of rail vehicles, without the use of external energy sources.
Riding mowers
This is an extraordinarily high-performance and accurate riding mower due to its tremendous manoeuvrability.
Fertilizing machine
A stirring shaft allows this fertilizing machine to operate reliably and without loss of fertilizer.
Engraving machine cooler
This cooling device for an engraving machine is equipped with refrigerant detection to protect the machine from overheating and damage.
Brake apparatus
This cable car stops only for passengers – not for regular maintenance.
Filling system
This line is used to fold, glue, fill, sterilise and seal milk cartons.
Display equipment
These uniform and easily movable displays allow the highlighting of snowboard bindings of an exceptional kind.
Rail cars
This rail car is an effective solution for show business, making it possible to use equipment that is hanging from the ceiling.
Telescope
With this highly professional telescope, both amateurs and experienced professionals can observe the panorama of the universe.
Labelling machine
This labelling machine prints a data matrix code on bottle labels that includes, for example, information on durability, storage conditions and the manufacturer.
Milling and drilling machine
This machine is equipped with a three-axis CNC router used for milling and drilling, for example, by electrical engineers, model makers and jewellers.
Near-field scanner
Politechnika Gdanska Katedra, Stanislaw Kostka, Gdansk, Poland
Collapsible electric car
This electric car is the perfect companion for a shopping trip in the city.
Veneer saw
This veneer saw cuts precisely down to the last 0.1 millimetre – over lengths of up to 3.15 metres.
Packaging machines
This machine makes packing products in cardboard boxes child‘s play.
Filling system
This bottle-filling system for thin to viscous materials works fast and precisely, thanks to numerous igus® products.
Surveillance camera
This surveillance camera keeps everything in sight – for both outdoor and indoor applications.
3D Printing machine
This printer processes the raw material into an optimal three-dimensional product.
Presentation platform
This submission to the manus® competition puts cars and boats perfectly in the spotlight.
Eye-optical device
This system is used for measuring close-range visual acuity using a new method.
Sunshades
Once it‘s dark, these sunshades can be folded open and illuminated for a nice ambiance.
Miniature train engine
This miniature train engine runs smoothly and quietly – even through bends.
Vertical wind turbine
This vertical wind turbine can withstand wind and weather. The vane bearings in particular are subject to an enormous load in heavy winds due to the extreme centrifugal forces.
Excavator tool
This excavator tool can be used for straightforward care of agricultural or forestry areas.
Cleaning machine
This cleaning machine makes soiled containers such as waste bins shine like new.
Surveillance cameras
With these surveillance cameras, nothing goes undetected, no matter how many units have to be added.
Laser plotter
This laser plotter cuts and engraves precisely in wood, plastic, aluminium or steel.
Harvesting machine
You will never have backache from strawberry picking again thanks to this harvesting machine.
Deburring machine
This machine can deburr pipes and round rods on both sides, both inside and out.
Chassis
This chassis can be folded and thus forms the basis for innovative, size-variable vehicles.
Cooling system
Around 10.000 blood bottles are stored in and automatically dispensed from this refrigerator.
Distribution system
This energy and pressure distributor is mobile and can supply several workstations.
Moulding machine
This moulding machine is used to make hollow cast parts with the aid of the waxmelting process.
Camera positioner
This entry for the manus® award enables 3D film cameras to be positioned absolutely precisely.
Dispensing machine
This automatic machine dispenses over-the-counter medications even when all chemists are closed.
Camera carriage
This camera carriage allows impressive time lapse images to be taken.
Cleaning robot
This robot is mainly used for cleaning pipes in air-conditioning systems.
Gynaecologist‘s chair
This gynaecologist‘s chair not only stands out thanks to its design.
Plasma cutter
This plasma cutter with active distance control is used in the metalworking industry.
Screen printing machine
This screen printing machine has been designed for the precise printing of fine structures.
Surveillance camera
This 360° surveillance camera works absolutely reliably and is very durable.
Rocking chair
This freely rocking chair has nothing in common with grandpa‘s rocking chair.
Loading system
This system helps with the loading of motor-bikes into a transporter or the rear garage of a mobile home.
Wheelchair
This collapsible wheelchair makes it easier to take a shower or go to the toilet.
Tilting device
This tilting device is used for the effortless emptying of large containers.
Fermentation residue dryer
This fermentation residue dryer is used in biogas plants.
Production machine
This machine produces cups with a coloured interior, completely automatically.
Camera shutter
This camera shutter works with absolute precision and in less than just 1.5 milliseconds.
Automatic arm
This automatic arm is used in a hadron therapy system to direct radiation at tumour cells during cancer treatment.
Racing car
This smart-power racing car weighs only 23 kilograms and can be optimally steered.
Toilet flushing system
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