UGEARS

At UGEARS we imagine, invent, develop, and manufacture unique, self-propelled mechanical models for home DIY assembly. Some designs are based on real-life machines, objects or animals, while others offer an original re-imagining of historical mechanisms or puzzles. Unlike models with simple static displays, each UGEARS model is capable of a unique range of self-powered movement, using rubber band motors and fascinating systems of gears, flywheels, weights and gravity. There are no batteries or cords—these machines work all on their own! Made of high-quality, natural wood, each UGEARS model can be assembled without the need for glue or special tools, thanks to our patented designs and precise, laser-cut manufacturing.
UGEARS model kits arrive at your door with everything you need for assembly right in the box. The high-quality wooden parts are pre-cut into plywood boards using a precision laser method. All parts can be easily removed from the board, while a piece of wax and sandpaper are included to smooth and lubricate gears and other moving parts for optimal performance. All steps of the assembly are described in color diagrams and detailed, step-by-step instructions in 11 languages (English, German, French, Polish, Spanish, Ukrainian, Russian, Italian, Japanese, Chinese and Korean). Assembly is done in stages: first, smaller parts are joined together to form larger blocks that are integrated to complete the whole model. Every UGEARS model embodies simple engineering principles that make assembly and play an exciting, educational game, bringing you hours of pleasure and fun.
Our mission at UGEARS is to bring people together, especially families, as they work to create fun, beautiful objects with fascinating moving parts. UGEARS are suitable for all ages, but we love it when family members work together across generations, united in a creative process—parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, maybe a niece or nephew alongside a favorite aunt or uncle. No glue required, but there is plenty of bonding between friends and family as you bring these mechanical marvels to life. Modern life can be busy and complex—we get it. All the more reason to slow down and give yourself or your children the gift of time and attention to a project. You might even get the sense of time-travel as you return to an earlier age of simple machines and elegant craftsmanship. UGEARS puzzles and models will get you and your kids off the smartphones and tablets for a few hours, and allow you to reclaim the joy of working with your hands and mind on a creative project. UGEARS: Old-school and oh-so-cool!
UGEARS models are a fantastic way to learn basic mechanical concepts, and not only for young boys and girls—for adults too! Ever wonder how your car's differential makes it easier to turn? How gears and flywheels are able to increase and distribute force in a simple machine? What makes a clock pendulum tick? UGEARS encourages students of all ages to explore and discover the fantastic world of science, technology, engineering and math, through hands-on simple construction and play. There is something about building a machine yourself that allows you to take ownership of the engineering concepts involved. You don't simply look and wonder how a machine works—you know, because you built it!
UGEARS models have become a fun and educational hobby for people in 85 countries across 5 continents. Our outstanding customer service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We care deeply about the support, priceless feedback, and kind advice we receive every day from our dedicated community of UGEARS modelers—thank you! In six short years we have grown from a small start-up into a dedicated team with more than 250 inspired professionals: engineers, designers and craftsmen who see music in wood and create poetry in motion! We invest our creativity and love of craft into each UGEARS model. For every person on the team involved, each model is like their own baby. We hope you find the same satisfaction in constructing and showing these models that we find in producing them.
— the UGEARS team