Aerospace
Flying without wings
Homeward bound
Re-entry into the earth’s atmosphere is a dangerous phase of space flight. The European Space Agency’s IXV project is testing a...
The sky is the limit
Venture Aerobearings, a joint venture between GE Aviation and SKF, provides bearings for GE’s latest engine, the GEnx. Walking into the visitor center of the...
Fighting the fakes
SKF is putting a lot of effort into fighting the worldwide problem of counterfeit bearings. The main goals are to protect...
The benefits of remanufacturing rolling bearings
Remanufacturing bearings can help companies reduce downtime, save costs, reduce scrap and support sustainability. Bearings are core components of plant assets, and they...
Contract with Bombardier
SKF and Bombardier Aerospace have entered into a long-term contract for SKF to supply more than 40 different rod assemblies...
Optics made to measure
A Belgian high-tech optical/mechanical company sets its sights on the stars – and other heavenly bodies. In 2004, when astronomers first...
Aiming high – MISTRAL’s marvellous motor
MISTRAL Engines has developed a new liquid-cooled, multi-fuel, electronically controlled rotary engine to meet the needs of 21st century general...
The real thing
Counterfeit copies of products not only destroy the value of the trusted brands that they imitate, but they also put...
Chopper challenge
The dream of a helicopter of your own is coming closer to being realized, thanks to the self-build machines from...
