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
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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
Bearings for improved patient safety
Precision bearings are among critical components in medical devices that are vital to ensuring patient safety. Yet, according to the 2022 Recall Index by Sedgewick, medical device recalls have reached a record number over the last three years, with … [Read more...] about Bearings for improved patient safety
SMB Bearings: bearings in space
"Space is a risky business,” once said Aaron Cohen, the Acting Deputy Administrator of NASA. “I always considered every launch a barely controlled explosion." With several new space projects expected in the near future, these risks must be avoided at … [Read more...] about SMB Bearings: bearings in space
Q&A with SMB Bearings
Here we take a look at trends within the bearing space for 2023. Chris Johnson, managing director of specialist bearing supplier, SMB Bearings, shares his insights on what he sees developing over the course of the year. What value-add services, … [Read more...] about Q&A with SMB Bearings
