Robots are on the rise in medical environments and are being increasingly relied upon to carry out more complex procedures. Although martensitic stainless steels have been favored for bearings in robot applications, their performance is falling short … [Read more...] about Ceramic bearings for medical robots
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Why bearings will be essential to Agriculture 4.0
According to the European Commission (EC), “The digitalization of the European agricultural sector has the potential to revolutionize the industry, promoting efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness”. New technologies, including smart actuators … [Read more...] about Why bearings will be essential to Agriculture 4.0
Flying towards sustainability
According to Deloitte, “the demand for sustainability, product innovations, and wartime defense is expected to result in rapid technological evolution” in the aerospace and defense (A&D) industry”. Innovations like electric propulsion systems and … [Read more...] about Flying towards sustainability
Selecting the right bearings for ultra-high vacuum chambers
Contamination in a vacuum chamber can result in dangerous chemical reactions and unwanted side effects. The Princeton University Office of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) highlights that vacuum work can lead to implosions and potential dangers … [Read more...] about Selecting the right bearings for ultra-high vacuum chambers
Bearings for marine environments
Subsea applications are characterized by constantly harsh conditions and extreme environments. In marine environments, various applications involve propeller shafts and components for underwater robots and telecommunication systems. However, in the … [Read more...] about Bearings for marine environments
Enhancing industrial drone operations
The integration of drones in manufacturing is on the cusp of a significant transformation. Commercial and private deployment of airborne drones is revolutionizing many industries, and the global commercial market is expected to reach an impressive … [Read more...] about Enhancing industrial drone operations
Weighing up the hybrid bearing debate
The best cyclists have a very special mindset, which allows them to focus on the bike and the road, without distraction, ignoring tailwind, overlooking the rain, appreciating the uphill. These escapes from reality are often beneficial, but there are … [Read more...] about Weighing up the hybrid bearing debate
Lowering vehicle emissions with specialist bearings
According to McKinsey & Company’s Lightweight, heavy impact report, the use of lighter materials in the latest aircraft and automobile designs will be essential to reducing the CO2 emissions these vehicles produce. But lightweighting presents … [Read more...] about Lowering vehicle emissions with specialist bearings
Making industrial furnaces more energy-efficient
Even as countries strive to meet climate goals and reduce their carbon footprint, the current rate of improvement is not sufficient to meet the targets set out by the Paris Agreement. With industrial furnaces being one of the biggest energy … [Read more...] about Making industrial furnaces more energy-efficient
Bearings for marine environments
Subsea applications are characterized by constantly harsh conditions and extreme environments. In marine environments, various applications involve propeller shafts and components for underwater robots and telecommunication systems. However, in the … [Read more...] about Bearings for marine environments