igus has developed the world’s first intelligent plain bearing, a high-performance plastic that warns of failure and allows machine and equipment operators to plan maintenance, repairs or part replacement in advance. Plain bearings have to … [Read more...]
ABB’s new Ability Smart Sensor checks condition of bearings
ABB has launched the ABB Ability Smart Sensor for Dodge mounted bearings, part of the ABB Ability Digital Powertrain, that enables “health checks” for bearings. The smart sensor technology provides an early indicator of any potential problems by … [Read more...]
Schaeffler expands apprenticeship program to South Carolina location
Schaeffler is expanding its award-winning manufacturing apprenticeship program in the United States. Schaeffler is preparing to award journeyman tool & die certification to the first group of apprentices to complete the company’s rigorous … [Read more...]
Technology Tuesdays: A look at high performance engineering plastics
In the latest episode of Design World’s Technology Tuesdays Podcast, Editorial Director Paul J. Heney speaks with Ray Szparagowski, Engineering Fellow with Freudenberg NOK Sealing Technologies about the latest in high performance engineering … [Read more...]
A talk with Lubriplate Lubricants
I recently spoke with Ellie Girard of Lubriplate Lubricants Company in Newport, Rhode Island. Their newest product is a marine-oriented fluid. “We're offering a hydraulic fluid and a grease, and they're VGP compliant,” she said. “That’s the Vessel … [Read more...]
A conversation with NSK Canada’s Dale Woitte
I talked with Dale Woitte of NSK Canada earlier this month at the fantastic PTDA Canadian Conference in Ottawa. I asked him a little about the company’s current focus and what the future holds. Woitte said that the OEM and automotive markets are … [Read more...]
