Digital Technology

The beast of Lyon – putting large bearing contacts to the test

The Tribogyr test machine at the ­National Institute of Applied ­Sciences in Lyon, France, is breaking new ground in tribological research.
Bearings,Research and development,
Digital Technology

Something for everyone

Italy has just celebrated its 150th anniversary as a ­unified country. SKF participated with a new exhibit at the National Car Museum in Turin.
Digitization,
Digital Technology

Wind powering the US

For more than 150 years, the United States has been drawing the bulk of its energy from below ground. But the country is increasingly looking for [...]
Condition monitoring,Electricity,Reliability,Wind,
Digital Technology

Factors in motorised spindle design

‘Utility supply units’ optimize motorized spindle performance.With motorised spindles – contrary to conventional spindles – a three–phase a.c. motor [...]
Lubrication Solutions,
Digital Technology

Condition watch

A new approach to maintenance has helped Norwegian ferry operator Tide Sjø improve reliability and cut costs. Business With its 2,500-kilometre-long [...]
Condition monitoring,Industry,Maintenance,Transportation & logistics,
Digital Technology

An issue of tissue

Urgent equipment crises are a thing of the past at RTI Biologics since the installation of the state-of-the-art SKF machine health reporting program [...]
Condition monitoring,Industry,Medical and Health Care,Product,Reliability,Service,
Digital Technology

Apple Application release

SKF’s first Apple Application release is now available from the iTunes Application store. The application is identical to the popular belt drive [...]
Digitization,Engineering tools,