The John Munck Award, established in 1988, is presented each year to reward the person or group of persons having produced the best innovative technical development contribution during the year.
John Munck Award for technical innovation 2026
The John Munck Award 2026 goes to Richard Salloum, Dorothy Noh, Jacob Lee, Scott Rhim and Siva Kailasam, for the development of a visionary extreme ultraviolet vacuum solution.
The team receives the award for the development of a visionary extreme ultraviolet vacuum solution which delivers enhanced pumping performance with reduced power consumption, lowered nitrogen use, smaller footprint, and improved serviceability in a seamless integration with the world´s most advanced lithography systems.
Previous John Munck Award winners
The John Munck Award is presented each year to a product developer or designer, or a team, for outstanding contributions to the overall quality of a product.
2026
Winners: Richard Salloum, Dorothy Noh, Jacob Lee, Scott Rhim and Siva Kailasam
In recognition of: The development of a visionary extreme ultraviolet vacuum solution in a seamless integration with the world´s most advanced lithography systems.
2025
Winners: Glyn Fargher, Anthony Salisbury, Matthew Stages, John Stewart and Kyle Weirauch
In recognition of: Their groundbreaking innovation of the Henrob G3 Setter, designed for the evolving needs of manufacturing.
Winners: Roel Adriaensen, Dennis Scheers, Jan Vansweevelt and Michael Willemse
In recognition of: The development of the new smarter generation of variable speed compressors, adding increased customer values, beyond energy savings.
Winners: Oliver Rudge, Nick Hutton, Glen Croft, Gary Lord and Matthew Key
In recognition of: For developing a robust and highly compact gauge, able to reliably measure and control the vacuum level in basically any applications, due to its robust filament, compact size, LED light ring indicator and integrated set points.
Winners: Ignacio Picatoste, Vanderson Lopes, Julio Tome, Alberto Arcos, Eduardo Garcia and Jesus Lavilla
In recognition of: Driving the TwinPower-generator concept and launch to market to a new level, making it a global product.
2018
Winners: Paul Neller, Andy Mann, Brian Murphy, Phil North, Jonathan Youn, Allen Park and Dave Manson.
In recognition of: Innovative high-level technology iXM Dry Pump improving service life and reliability on target applications.
2017
Winners: Olof Östensson, Thomas Lilja
In recognition of: The development of the handheld pneumatic breaker RTEX, which cuts energy consumption by half, while being lighter and highly ergonomic.
2016
Winners: Andries Desiron, Mark S. Taylor, Glenn Vinck, Joeri Coeckelbergs, Jens Boeckx and Werner De Bruyn
In recognition of: The development of a rotary screw vacuum pump (GHS VSD+), which incorporates much of the celebrated variable speed drive compressor technology.
2015
Winners: Sebastien Pereira and his team
In recognition of: The development of a line of advanced drilling units for the aerospace industry.
2014
Winners: Bert Derom, Andries Desiron, Tine Hellebuyck and Joris Derde
In recognition of: The development of the energy efficient GA VSD+compressor.
2013
Winners: Jubin Ghassabei, Johan Wallgren, Göran Johansson, Jonas Elofsson, Mamoon Parwani and Helder Francisco
In recognition of: The development of a superior screwdriver solution for the electronics industry.
2012
Winners: Mikael Monsell, Thomas Hanspers and Mikael Wendel
In recognition of: The development of an innovative new range of assembly tools, the Tensor ST10 Revo.
2011
Winners: Olof Östensson, Thomas Lilja and Ola Davidsson
In recognition of: The development of a pick hammer with dramatically reduced vibration levels.
2010
Winners: Massimiliano Cattaneo, Sergio Giannone and team
In recognition of: The development of the STwrench, a tool for quality assured tightening with a modular design that lets customers adapt functionalities and budget according to their own needs.
2009
Winners: Cesare Manzardo
In recognition of: The creative designs of screw compressors under the Ceccato and other non-Atlas Copco brands.
2008
Winners: Jörgen Appelgren and team at Atlas Copco’s Rocktec division
In recognition of: The development of an electronic control system and automation platform that increases machine performance and improves the working environment.
2006
Winners: Karl Brodin
In recognition of: The development of a new range of fastening tools which benefit users in the automotive and general industries.
2004
Winners: Roland Henriksson
In recognition of: The solid-body concept for hydraulic breakers that is easy to produce and has outstanding durability, power to weight ratio, and serviceability.
2002
Winners: Carl Carlin
In recognition of: His role as the driving force behind the development of Atlas Copco’s range of multiple nutrunners for the automotive industry.
2001
Winners: Sverker Hartwig Chris Lybaert Ludo Van Nederkassel
In recognition of: The development of Atlas Copco’s VSD (variable speed drive) compressor technology, which drastically reduces energy consumption.
2000
Winners: Karl-Axel Stjernström Kurt Andersson Jörgen Rodert
In recognition of: The development of the Coprod system, a patented innovation, which will provide an important increase in drilling productivity for large hole sizes.
1997
Winners: Rolf Jacobsson
In recognition of: Development of the turbine motor technology for industrial power tools.
1996
Winners: Guido Luyts , Rickard De Bock
In recognition of: The development of a completely new range of stationary oil-free compressors.
1995
Winners: Gunnar Wijk, Åke Eklöf, Kurt Andersson, Sten-Åke Hilberts
In recognition of: The product development of the COP 1838 rock drill.
1994
Winner: Christer Hansson.
In recognition of: The successful product development work in electric power tools.
1992
Winner: Dirk Beyts.
In recognition of: The development of the GA90-250 compressor range.
1991
Winner: Christian Schoeps.
In recognition of: The development of pneumatic industrial tools.
1990
Winner: Monsun-Tison AB, Folke Röllgård
1989
Winners: Atlas Copco Comptec, Hans Pennink, Myron Swidersky, Roger Nyquist, Jim Moore.
About John Munck
John Munck was one of Atlas Copco’s most successful engineers. He worked for the Group between 1930 and 1970 as Technical Director among other positions. The award was initiated in 1989 in honor of the late John Munck who passed away in a car accident the same year. The John Munck Award is presented to a product developer or designer, or a team, for outstanding contributions to the overall quality of a product.
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