Digital Technology

Marketing to digital socialites

Young, relatively wealthy users and the ­concept of “free” have made social media channels ­popular hunting grounds for marketing pros all over the [...]
Digitization,
Digital Technology

SKF Idler Sound Monitor Kit

The new SKF Idler Sound Monitor Kit is an easy-to-use, rugged and handheld monitor device for early detection of faults in conveyor idlers. Equipped [...]
Digitization,Other products and services,
Digital Technology

The lion’s share

A soaring demand for cement has put pressure on Tanzania’s Simba Cement to maximize productivity. Effective ­condition monitoring has been the [...]
Bearing life,Bearing units,Seals,Training,Transmission products,
Digital Technology

Smooth operator

Operator driven reliability (ODR) has reduced unplanned shutdowns at Stora Enso’s paper mill in Varkaus, Finland. Technology is important, but the [...]
Engineering tools,Integrated maintenance solutions,Monitoring and diagnostics,
Digital Technology

The evolution of railway axlebox technology – Part two: present and future

In the second part of the historical development of railway axlebox development, we look towards current developments that are driving the future of [...]
Digitization,
Digital Technology

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 observed the [...]
Aerospace,Mechatronics,
Digital Technology

New shaft alignment tools

News SKF is launching two new shaft alignment tools, TKSA 20 and TKSA 40, which are high-quality, user-friendly instruments that enable users to [...]
Engineering tools,Maintenance products,