Design & Rewards
For over 50 years, item has been developing well-thought-out system solutions that combine functionality, quality and timeless industrial design, all based on the original item modular system.
40 years of award winning design
item’s product designs have received recognition from renowned international design awards such as Red Dot, iF Design Award and German Design Award.
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Quick Coupler 8
With just two compact modules, the Quick Coupler 8 enables both manual use and automatic control. Its space-saving design allows it to be integrated into a wide variety of installation scenarios.
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Selected design icons
iF DESIGN AWARD · 2023
Table Column Set K
German Design Awards · 2012
Line D30
Red Dot Design Awards · 2008
Linear Units KLE
The original item. Impressive in quality and design.
The original item modular system stands for maximum flexibility, the highest quality and well-thought-out industrial design. With over 4,500 compatible components, it enables bespoke solutions that can be expanded and adapted at any time.
Award history
iF DESIGN AWARD
- 2026Quick Coupler 8
- 2025Drawer System
- 2024Suspended Conveyor System
- 2023Table Column Set K
- 2021Joining Plate
- 2020Protective Cover D30
- 2017Operating Elements Pi
- 2015Material Picking System Ergologistics
- 2014LED Machine Light Fittings
- 2014TPS Stairway/Platform System
- 2013Line XMS
- 2011Line D30
- 2011 GoldHook and Holder System
- 2008Line X
- 1997Gripping Trays
- 1996Cover Profile System
- 1995Trigo Workstation
- 1994Bevel Gear
- 1993HITRAIN 200
- 1991Ball-Bearing Bush Guides
- 1988Longitudinal Guiding System
- 1986MB Building Kit System
GERMAN DESIGN AWARD
- 2022 GoldJoining Plate
- 2020 WinnerTool Panel System
- 2018 GoldOperating Elements Pi
- 2018 WinnerSpotlight 6W LED
- 2016 WinnerFriction Joint 8
- 2016 NomineeLED Lights
- 2015 Special MentionStairway/Platform System
- 2015 Special MentionLinear Unit GSF 8
- 2015 NomineeWork Bench System
- 2015 NomineeLED Light Fittings
- 2014 WinnerLine XMS
- 2013 NomineeAutomatic Watch
- 2012 SilverLine D30
- 2012 NomineeHolder System
RED DOT DESIGN AWARD
- 2018Tool Panel System
- 2014LED Light Fittings
- 2014Friction Joint 8
- 2013Automatic Flat Bracket Set
- 2011Automatic Watch
- 2009 Honorable MentionClick-Fastening Set 8
- 2008Linear Units KLE
- 2004RS Building Kit System