Transportation & logistics

SKF and Knorr-Bremse to develop specialized technology

SKF and Knorr-Bremse Systeme für Schienenfahrzeuge GmbH have started a joint project to develop condition monitoring cap-ability for rolling stock that can be integrated into Knorr-Bremse’s brake control systems. The new monitoring system will add next-generation functionality, enabling the remote monitoring and gathering of data from each bogie system while the train is in full service on the track. As a result, the train operator or the service provider will...
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