Winner of the manus® award

iglidur® plain bearings and drylin® liner guides are used by ToolTec Ltd. in this cleaning device for underwater risers and pipes. Low-maintenance bearings despite harsh environment.

The silver manus® was awarded to CEC Catamarans GmbH in 2019 for the use of plastic bearing technology in a sports catamaran. Important requirement: it must be lubrication-free.

Kempf uses 3D-printed sliding elements in an accelerator ring. This throttle ring enables drivers who cannot use their legs to accelerate at the steering wheel.

Various plastic bearings are used in Pathway 's exoskeleton . It prevents tension in the neck, shoulders and back during work.

The robot arm from Ocean Innovation System is submersibleto a depth of 500 metres and can be used in salt water without any problems thanks to its plastic bearings.

A team from the University of Bremen developed this rocket module, which can be used to record the movement and position of space debris so that it can then be collected.

drylin® linear guide and iglidur® bearings are used in this robot for inserting cochlear implants. Maximum precision and lubrication-free operation are required.

The silver manus® 2015 went to Mai International GmbH and its machine for stripping screed. It saves the screed layer back and knee strain.

This laser-based 3D printing machine creates individual metal parts from titanium, aluminium, steel or even gold. Aerosud ITC uses high-temperature plastic bearings here.