Rhythmixx – the story

 

On November 29 in 1929, Paul Schatz (1898 – 1979) succeeded in turning the cube inside out. The cube what? Yes, you read that right – “turning the cube inside out”! Why on earth should you turn the cube inside out and what’s the point of that anyway? The invertibility of the platonic solids (which includes the cube) is a fundamental discovery that for many is synonymous with the invention of the wheel. While the wheel is based on the principle of rotation, the eversion introduces a new form of movement: turning the inside out!

Paul Schatz demonstrates the eversion of the cube

The eversion is a “wobbling motion” based on the geometric shape of the oloid, while the wheel works on the principle of a ball and disc. The oloid is only created by the eversion movement. It does not occur in nature and is the only form that unrolls over its entire surface. This property makes the oloid a unique drive. But that’s not all. The tumbling motion produces extremely fine mixtures and renaturalizes the drinking water and the water in liquid foods and other liquid products (see webpage “Rhythm is Energy”). As “Turbula” and “Inversina”, eversion technology have been used for decades in industry worldwide where solid and liquid substances have to be finely and permanently mixed.

First hand-operated Turbula built by Paul Schatz himself in 1941
(used to make butter and medicines)
Hand-operated models 1941, design Paul Schatz

As the discoverer of eversion, Paul Schatz is also considered the father of eversion technology. And now it’s getting really exciting, because the movement theory of eversion establishes a “nature-conforming” technology – i.e. mechanical engineering that is in harmony with natural principles. Today it is more important than ever that machines protect the environment and resources. It’s about technology cooperating with nature and not working against it and destroying it.

Movement of the central axis of the cylinder of the Rhythmixx

In order to solve the current challenges regarding our interaction with nature, we need more eversion. This is also the reason why Paul Schatz’s discovery is finally getting the publicity it deserves. It connects people with nature and benefits from a cooperative rather than an exploitative principle. Below are four key areas of application where nature-compliant technology is particularly in demand:

Nourishment

The renaturation of the water results in improved nutrient transport, a better taste, better digestibility and a longer shelf life. In addition, hand-operated rhythmizing leads to a kind of “vibration equalization” between the product and the consumer, because the latter directs his sensitive attention to the (liquid) food before consumption. (See also “Why rhythmize?”)

Ship propulsion

As ship propulsion, rotation is harmful to the environment. It is noisy under water and damages the flora and fauna in the water. Inversion, on the other hand, is environmentally friendly. It is quiet, does not endanger aquatic life, but rather prepares the water through turbulent movement and oxygenation. Hard to believe, but true: the water quality is increased by ship traffic with oloid drives!

Flying objects

Throughout his life, Paul Schatz has also explored the use of eversion for aviation. The oloid is the new Zeppelin! The shape is extremely easy to control and encourages a renaissance in airships, this time with solar technology and oloid shape and propulsion The University of Economics and Technology in Berlin and the German company Festo have already built the first prototypes.

Water circulation and water treatment

The shape of the oloid tumbles on the plane, creating a meander that is the primordial movement of water par excellence. When suspended from two shafts, the oloid creates a movement in the water that resembles that of a fish’s fin. Atmospheric oxygen is rhythmically mixed into the water. The natural microorganisms begin to multiply and eliminate the biological pollution.
The oloid is used for water treatment in municipal and industrial sewage treatment plants, in agriculture, in fish and algae farming and in horticulture to treat irrigation water. The oloid hardly needs any energy for its rhythmic work, which is why it can be easily combined with solar energy. Paul Schatz built the first oloids for water treatment in the 1970s.

Mixing and cleaning

Paul Schatz immediately saw the immense potential of rhythmic movement. In industry, eversion has been used to mix paints, medicines and industrial powders since the 1950s. The intense but at the same time gentle rhythmic movement of eversion is also used for the washing and deburring of metal parts, gears and other metals. Paul Schatz called these mixing machines “Turbula” and they are still available today. Since the 1990s, the mixers have also been sold under the name “Inversina” in biotechnology and industrial process engineering. In India, the eversion technology is marketed under the name “Alphie”.

In Germany the company Sonett uses the oloid in the production of biological detergents (please see www.sonett.eu).

Books by Paul Schatz in English:

THE STUDY OF RHYTHMS AND TECHNOLOGY: The Evertible Cube / Polysomatic Form-Finding, Niggli publisher, Sulgen 2013

The oloid in its fullest beauty

The trace of the wobbling oloid

The oloid is the only geometrical body that unrolls over its total surface.

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Rhythmixx ROSSA

The special movement sequence of the Rhythmixx imitates the movement of water in nature. As a result, the nutrients are optimally processed and the energy content is significantly increased. The Rhythmixx ROSSA is a good choice for the modern kitchen with the highest demands on the quality of food.

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Rhythmixx AZZURRA

The use of the Rhythmixx in the manufacture of liquid products noticeably harmonizes their consistency. For us the Rhythmixx is a first step towards giving the principle of rhythm – and the associated feeling (compassion) – a greater role in society. The Rhythmixx AZZURRA is ideal for small pharmacies and laboratories as well as the demanding household.

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Rhythmixx ARGENTA

When rhythmizing with the Rhythmixx, the use of electricity was deliberately renounced. The hand crank allows a conscious participation in the energizing process, which strengthens the direct relationship between you and your drinking water and liquid food. The Rhythmixx ARGENTA embodies pure rhythm with its pure colouring.