Engineering Competence

New technology lowers cost per aircraft passenger

Composites and titanium are increasingly replacing aluminium and steel in aircraft. This and fly-by-wire technology are two routes to more [...]
Aerospace,Design,Engineering tools,Integrated maintenance solutions,Mechatronics,
Engineering Competence

Global warehouse and distribution systems create effective logistics

Managing an efficient global warehouse and distribution system is a key part of SKF’s business activities. Over the past decade, the company has [...]
Automation,Digitization,Logistics,
Engineering Competence

Pass the paper – not the lubricant

Increased workplace safety and fewer production stops are important benefits of a new, improved design for the rope sheave units used in paper [...]
Design,Engineering consultancy,Pulp and paper,Reliability,
Engineering Competence

The missing link

A clever design enables aircraft manufacturer Pipistrel to deliver a range of ultralight aircraft with a unique side-by-side seating. Enjoy a shotgun [...]
Aerospace,Linear motion,
Engineering Competence

A close look

SKF has designed a ceiling-mounted telescopic actuation system for Leica medical equipment. The system – to be used in eye surgery microscopes – [...]
Linear motion,
Engineering Competence

Increasing reliability

A sensor unit unaffected by external electromagnetic fields has been developed by SKF. This makes the unit an excellent choice for application in [...]
Automation,Mechatronics,Transportation and logistics,
Engineering Competence

Unique bogie solution

SKF and ContiTech Air Spring Systems have developed a unique axlebox suspension system for railway bogies that substantially reduces maintenance [...]
Coupling systems,Railways,Transportation and logistics,