About- NORAS MRI Products GmbH
Who We Are: Innovation in Medical Technology
Meilensteine
Actively Shaping the Development of
MRI Coil Applications
2022
Transition of the company to Manuel Noras, with the goal of ensuring continuity and responsibly advancing the developments built over decades.
2017
Development of the second OEM breast biopsy coil for Siemens – further refining precision in MR-guided interventions.
2016
Introduction of the first dedicated multi-channel dental MRI coil – expanding the scope of specialized diagnostic imaging.
2009
Launch of the first OEM breast biopsy coil for Siemens – a milestone in MR-guided breast diagnostics.
2005
Renaming to NORAS MRI products GmbH – marking a clear strategic focus on innovative MRI technology.
2001–2005
Development of dedicated intraoperative head holder and coil solutions – supporting advanced neurosurgical procedures.
1995
First patent for an MR-guided breast biopsy system – establishing a technological foundation for image-guided interventions.
1985
Foundation of “NORAS X-Ray and Medical Technology” – the beginning of an entrepreneurial and technological life’s work.
Personal Statement
Driven by technical pioneering spirit, hands-on engineering, and close collaboration with clinicians, I had the privilege of personally initiating, developing, and bringing many of these innovations into clinical practice.
Behind each milestone stand not only technical solutions, but years of dedicated work, conviction, and responsibility toward improving patient care.
A New Direction in My Life’s Work
Never Standing Still — Even After a Lifetime of Achievement
A New Chapter
Not because one is unwilling to let go,
but because one wishes to continue making a difference —
with clarity of mind, with experience, and with responsibility.
After many decades, the time had come to give space to the next generation.
Not to stand in their way, but to allow them to follow their own path.
Thus, the company NORAS MRI products GmbH & Co. KG was passed on to the next generation.
It is a natural step.
A step of trust.
And a step that allows the focus to turn toward new responsibilities.
Passing On What Remains
Experience does not end with the transfer of a company.
It remains. It grows. And it seeks new ways to create meaningful impact.
Today, my focus turns toward a different task —
toward children, toward South Africa, toward the future.
Not merely to help through donations,
but through personal presence, through time, through listening, and through responsibility.
It is about creating spaces.
Places where children find safety.
Places where they are allowed to arrive.
Places that give them a sense of home.
Responsibility Knows No Age
It is not right to stand still.
It is right to continue where one is needed.
Experience is not an ending — it is an opportunity.
An opportunity not only to give space to the next generation, but also to support it.
An opportunity to pass on what a lifetime has taught.
For there is never a moment when it is too late to do something meaningful.
South Africa -
A New
Responsibility
With the transition of my company, a new chapter of my life began.
Today, I spend part of the year living in South Africa, dedicating my time to children and institutions in need of support.
For me, this is not only about financial assistance.
It is about being personally present, listening, and building trust.
I support several children’s homes and local institutions through my experience, my time, and my practical skills.
I help where help is needed — whether in hands-on work, organizational matters, or everyday life.
Closeness, Trust, and Shared Time
I consciously dedicate special moments of the year to the children.
At Easter, on St. Nicholas Day, and at Christmas, I organize small celebrations and bring gifts.
I make music with them, spend time with them, and create moments of joy and security.
Often, it is the simple things that make the greatest difference:
shared laughter, listening, encouragement, and simply being there.
Passing On Experience – Carrying Forward Responsibility
My professional life has taught me the importance of responsibility.
Today, I wish to pass that experience on — not within a company, but within life itself.
It is a task that brings meaning.
A task that shows one should never stop contributing.
For every person has something to give —
time, experience, trust, and hope.
Committed Supporter of Franconian Carnival and Cultural Traditions
Elferrat der
l. KG Elferrat Würzburg e.V.
🎭 My Journey in Würzburg’s Carnival Tradition
Carnival was part of my life from a very early age.
It was, quite literally, something I was born into. My father was actively involved in the Würzburg Carnival parade, and through him I grew up surrounded by this vibrant tradition.
At the age of 18, I began helping to build carnival floats and actively took part in the Würzburg Carnival parade.
In 1985, I was appointed to the Elferrat of the 1st Carnival Society Elferrat Würzburg e.V.
In 1996/97, I had the great honor of serving as Carnival Prince of the City of Würzburg.
I was awarded the “Till von Franken,” the highest distinction granted to a Franconian carnivalist.
🏛️ My Responsibilities within the Elferrat Included:
Recording Secretary
Speaker of the Elferrat and Press Representative
Designing and producing the official songbook in my own office
Supporting the Prince and Princess and the Ranzengarde
Further Responsibilities Included:
Active involvement in the organization and hosting of guests at our gala sessions and events
Supporting and acquiring sponsors for Würzburg’s Carnival
Actively shaping and promoting carnival traditions over decades
Today
Today, I serve as an Honorary Member of the Elferrat and as a member of the Honorary Council of the 1st Carnival Society Elferrat Würzburg e.V.
For decades, I have remained actively connected to Würzburg’s Carnival — not only as a participant, but as a supporter and advocate of its cultural heritage.
Würzburg’s Carnival has been a defining part of my life — a tradition I have proudly supported for more than four decades.