2022 Nominees
The NE Manufacturing Alliance's Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska competition highlights Nebraska's manufacturing industry. The diversity and quality of the products nominated are a testament to the dedication and work ethic of Nebraska's manufacturing industry. Nebraska's manufacturing industry is truly the backbone of our economy! Take a closer look and you’ll be amazed by all the cool products Nebraska manufacturers make. |
Here are the Top 16 Products in the Coolest Thing Made In Nebraska Contest
The purpose of the KinnanFAB Tractor Stalk Rolleris to protect costly tractor tires/tracks by crimping the corn stalk or bean residue. This also prevents critical downtime in the field. The roller features a unique design allowing easy installation and dismounting without the removal of the tractor suitcase weights. In addition, the roller drums are independent and free-floating which have superior performance in rough terrain.
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Meet MIRA. The world's first miniaturized robotic assisted surgery (RAS) platform. Mira's miniaturized design aims to help hospital facilities expand access to RAS within their existing infrastructure.
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You use our product every day and never know it – we’re everywhere you shop: You can find our shelf, the TL-419, in retail stores, gas stations, grocery stores, and more! Lozier Corporation is a leading manufacturer of products used by retailers in stores and warehouses with a vision to be operationally excellent in support of retail’s present and future. Click the photo above to view a video about the TL-419’s impact in your everyday
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Used for pivot irrigation, The Chief Pivot Walker was a concept brought to Chief Fabrication by a central Nebraska farmer. The idea is to reduce pivot ruts in fields to prevent damage to equipment, injuries to livestock, and to reduce field work of closing pivot tracks, saving time and money. The all steel wheel is practically maintenance free and will never go flat. The wheel traps mud as it “walks” through the field and any water in the shallow track can run across the pads of the wheel either direction eliminating the squeegee effect of constant rolling tires. How cool is that? Nebraska farmer design, produced in a Nebraska manufacturing facility, and shipped all over the US and overseas. Nebraska farmer, Nebraska manufacturing, and Nebraska used. It doesn’t get much more Nebraska than that!
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This barn home by Timberlyne Group is based on their popular Western style design. The beauty of Timberlyne is that they are a custom design and manufacturing company and were able to modify the design specifically for the needs of this customer. Paying homage to a barn on the exterior, while bringing in a farmhouse theme inside allowed for a one-of-a-kind home built to last generations.
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Copper mugs built for the good times. Traditionally paired with the long-loved Moscow Mule cocktail, Handlebend’s hand-built copper mugs give every beverage those next-level vibes. Officially founded in the fall of 2017, Handlebend has grown from its early roots in 2007. Headquartered out of a mid-forties-era, rich historied building on main-street of our hometown, Handlebend ships copper mugs all over the United States, and world. Sit down, and slow down with friends and Handlebend.
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Grandma’s Famous Brandy, Bourbon, and Rum Fruitcake is a holiday favorite packed with raisins, cherries, pineapple, walnuts, almonds, and pecans in a batter rich with bourbon, rum, and brandy. Each hand-decorated cake is allowed to mellow to perfection after baking!
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The Road Zipper System®, provides a smarter, safer and faster way to manage congestion and improve the way people move on the road—today and for the future. This cost-effective, reusable solution uses the Barrier Transfer Machine to lift barriers that can easily reconfigure travel lanes in real time, all while maintaining a secure barrier between lanes.
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Ducting made at Royal Engineered Composites in Minden was used to launch the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter to the surface of Mars! Located in the nose cone of an Atlas V rocket, Royal’s ducts pressurized the nose cone to keep unwanted dust and other contaminates away from the rover. Keeping Perseverance free of contaminants was critical for the scientific instruments used to collect samples in the search for life on Mars.
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Grain Weevil is a grain bin safety and management robot doing the work that no farmer should. This mobile robot uses auger-based propulsion to engage directly with grain and other granular material in bulk storage. By doing tasks normally done by a farmer with a shovel, the robot can control risk, reduce cost, and improve grain quality management. Our mission to protect people and their profit is straightforward, “No boots in the grain.”
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Blazer Athletic Equipment manufacturers track equipment for high schools and colleges across the country and hurdles are their highest selling product. One of Blazer’s most popular hurdles is the University Aluminum Hurdle (pictured). These hurdles are a high-end hurdle, designed for collegiate and elite high school competition. They are complete with a sleek aluminum base design, spring-loaded, sliding adjustable tip weights and double ribbed PVC top for superior strength and durability.
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Coolest Thing
NYC Subway Car - Kawasaki Motors Mfg. Corp., USA The R211 is a new technology subway car for the New York City Transit Authority (NYCT). The contract consists of 1,612 cars, producing 40 cars/month. The R211 is three distinct car types. R211A cars for NYCT, R211T cars have open gangways to increase passenger capacity. The R211S for the Staten Island Railway. The design features 58” doors, reducing on-boarding and train sitting times in stations. Include digital displays with real-time rider information, brighter lighting and signage, aerodynamic bonnets, and other features.
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