All articles for "Bearings"

Digital Technology

Hypercar – more than just hype

Amory B. Lovins believes his innovative car concept is one for the future. He envisions cars that can generate power when parked.Sipping a cup of [...]
Artificial intelligence,Bearings,Cars,Transportation & logistics,
Engineering Competence

Express service to space

An Ariane rocket launching into space is an impressive sight. But for the people behind the controls at Arianespace, this is business as usual. At [...]
Aerospace,Bearings,
Manufacturing

Powerful architecture in Prague

Housed in a 1914 architectural classic, Štvanice Hydroelectric Power Plant blends history with high technology. Situated on the western tip of [...]
Bearings,Marine,Mechanical maintenance,
Engineering Competence

Strong lock nuts

The new SKF design for KMT and KMTA lock nuts allows simple, effective and exact axial location of bearings. Securing a conventional nut requires a [...]
Bearings,Design,
Manufacturing
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New joint venture in China

SKF is continuing its expansion into the Chinese market. Together with China’s leading bearing producer, Wafangdian Bearing Co. Ltd., SKF is starting [...]
Bearings,Spherical roller bearings,
Engineering Competence

Hybrid bearings for tough applications

Hybrid bearings have rolling elements of ceramic material and rings of bearing steel. They give longer service life and reduce the need for [...]
Bearings,Cars,Fluid Machinery,Machine Tools,Racing,
Engineering Competence

Wet jet power

Water-jet propulsion has come a long way since the 1950s when the first jet-powered boat worked to navigate a river at 15 kilometres per hour. Now [...]
Bearings,Marine,Racing,Sports,