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Machine parts made of plastic are used millions of times in devices, apparatus and machines. Nevertheless, there is hardly a part in mechanical engineering that is as underestimated as the plastic plain bearing. In order to demonstrate the potential of polymer bearing technology for innovative technologies, the manus® competition is once again honoring unique projects with plain bearings this year.
What are we looking for:
We are looking for industrial applications of plastic plain bearings that stand out through technical, economic and ecological efficiency or through the creativity of the developer. The focus is on the technical superiority of plastic in mechanical engineering:
$2,000 and a trip to Germany for the awards ceremony
$1,000 and a trip to Germany for the awards ceremony
$1,000 and a trip to Germany for the awards ceremony
Transporting drilling attachments, cranes, lifting platforms or shovel excavators through rough terrain: That is the job of the PowerBully tracked vehicle from Kässbohrer Geländefahrzeug AG from Laupheim.
The last few dry years have made it increasingly dangerous to fell trees with a hammer and wedge. Dead branches fall at the slightest shake. The company Forstreich from Freiburg has therefore developed a radio-controlled, battery-powered felling wedge.
The French company Arcora is developing a system for moving sun protection slats on facades. To do this, the developers use a shape memory alloy.
The Finnish company Finbin is developing a garbage can that uses solar energy to compact waste. The unique system significantly reduces both operating costs and the ecological footprint. The patented technology ensures that the waste is compressed in a ratio of 6:1.
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