APO-GEE, a deep-tech start-up based in Liège, Belgium, specializing in ball bearing engineering, announces that it has solved the cage instability problem, to which no fully satisfactory response has been possible for more than 50 years. If the … [Read more...] about How this Belgian R&D minded start-up solved a 50 years old mechanical problem
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manus award 2023: igus is looking for innovative plastic plain bearing and linear applications
The global leader in motion plastics, igus®, is now accepting submissions for the 2023 manus award, which the plastics specialist has been initiating every two years for 20 years. The award honors the most creative, economical, and sustainable … [Read more...] about manus award 2023: igus is looking for innovative plastic plain bearing and linear applications
NKE Austria is recertified to ISO
Bearing manufacturer NKE Austria GmbH has again passed the ISO audit. The certifications ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 apply to the introduction and implementation of a management system for the areas of product development, engineering, … [Read more...] about NKE Austria is recertified to ISO
SKF and Amazon Web Services collaborate
SKF and Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, have announced a collaboration to reinvent the field of industrial machine reliability and predictive maintenance with a joint solution. The engagement will deliver an easy-to-use … [Read more...] about SKF and Amazon Web Services collaborate
largest rudder bearing ever manufactured by Thordon Bearings.
A 7506TEU containership has left Drydocks World-Dubai (DDW) with the largest rudder bearing ever manufactured by Thordon Bearings. The 2001-built vessel, operated by a European owner, was retrofitted with a 1230mm (4-ft) long, 1111mm (3.6-ft) … [Read more...] about largest rudder bearing ever manufactured by Thordon Bearings.
Vesconite Bearings introduces extra facilities for extra-large marine bearings
Vesconite Bearings has established a dedicated extra-large bearings facility within its factory. It will manufacture no-swell low-friction self-lubricating bearings for large ocean-going vessels, including container ships and oil tankers. The … [Read more...] about Vesconite Bearings introduces extra facilities for extra-large marine bearings
SKF recognized by General Motors
SKF, a global manufacturer of bearings, seals, and lubrication, has been named an Overdrive Award winner as part of GM's 30th annual Supplier of the Year awards. First presented in 2012, the Overdrive Award is a distinction reserved for suppliers who … [Read more...] about SKF recognized by General Motors
How can blockchain transform the bearing supply chain?
In 2019, NSK reported the seizure of counterfeit NSK packaging and labels in Hebei Province, China. During the seizure, more than 23,000 fake boxes and cartons were discovered in Linxi County, Xintai City. With bearing counterfeiting seemingly on the … [Read more...] about How can blockchain transform the bearing supply chain?
Michell Bearings Inc. opens office in Philadelphia
Michell Bearings has announced the opening of a U.S sales and engineering office in Fort Washington, Philadelphia. The office opening follows the incorporation of the U.S business, Michell Bearings Inc., in 2021 to better support customers in North … [Read more...] about Michell Bearings Inc. opens office in Philadelphia
CCTY Bearing launches podcast
CCTY Bearing has launched a podcast series – 4 Questions with an Engineer. The podcast features bearing engineers discussing specific applications, bearing design, and how to improve bearing performance. The most recent episode features Corey … [Read more...] about CCTY Bearing launches podcast
