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Maintenance-free universal joint bearings

SKF has developed universal joint bearings with a service life of 1 million kilometres. The bearings eliminate the need for maintenance and [...]
Other (roller bearings),Transportation & logistics,Trucks and trailers,
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Virtual horse gives riding a kick

With Persival II in the stable, riding practice will never be the same again. Persival is a sophisticated horse simulator.The French National [...]
Other industry,Simulation and software,
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Czech out this car

High-quality driving performance at budget prices. That’s how the cars from Škoda Auto made their remarkable comeback on the road.The global car [...]
Cars,Deep groove ball bearings,Hub units,Tapered roller bearings,Transportation & logistics,
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The doctor is in

Periodic check-ups with a doctor can extend the lives of machines as well as humans. The SKF Trouble-Free Operation concept (TFO), with its new SKF [...]
Maintenance,Metal industry,Other industry,Pulp and paper,Reliability,
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Absolutely stainless

When special protection against corrosion is required, in applications such as food processing for example, linear ball bearings with raceway plates [...]
Food and beverages,Other services,
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Speed record on inline skates

Jürg Schläfli of Switzerland has set the 1998 world record for high-speed inline skating while being pulled by a motorcycle. Pulled by a 1100 cc [...]
Deep groove ball bearings,Other industry,
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Small is beautiful

Around the world, the automotive industry is taking a close look at the minicar concept, a concept that has long been Daihatsu’s mainstay.Daihatsu [...]
Cars,Hub units,Transportation & logistics,