All articles for "Design"

Engineering Competence

How black oxide-coated bearings can make an impact on cutting O&M costs for wind turbines

Wind energy companies are constantly seeking ways to reduce turbine operating costs. Black oxide-coated bearings are one solution. SKF offers an [...]
Cylindrical roller bearings,Design,Electricity, gas and water supply,Lubricants,Machinery and equipment,Reliability,Research and theory,Tapered roller bearings,
Industry

Extreme Ferrari

Ferrari’s new 963-hp, V12-powered hypercar model named LaFerrari recently made a splash at the Geneva Inter­national Motor Show. Production of this [...]
Bearing housings,Bearing units,Cars,Design,Hub units,Machinery and equipment,
Digital Technology

’Bot to trot

Scientists in Italy are developing a robotic horse to go where humans dare not tread.
Bearing units,Chemicals, fuel and petroleum products,Design,Machinery and equipment,Mechatronics,Simulation and software,Transportation & logistics,
Industry

Seated on high

A giant statue in Hong Kong enjoys – and provides – spectacular views.
Condition monitoring,Design,Maintenance,Other (special products),Transportation & logistics,
Industry

In-wheel deal

US-based technology company Protean Electric and SKF have signed a five-year partnership agreement. Initial projects include a custom-made wheel hub [...]
Cars,Design,Hub units,
Industry

Marine growth

SKF has acquired Germany-based ship components provider Blohm + Voss Industries (BVI) to complement SKF’s existing marine product and service range. [...]
Design,Other (special products),Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Solutions for drive systems

Drive systems for railway applications such as gearboxes and traction motors have to be powerful, meet environmental regulations, be very reliable, [...]
Bearing units,Condition monitoring,Cylindrical roller bearings,Design,Maintenance,Railways,Reliability,Research and theory,Seals,Self-aligning ball bearings,Tapered roller bearings,Traction motor bearing units,