All articles for "Research and development"

Engineering Competence

The beast of Lyon – putting large bearing contacts to the test

The Tribogyr test machine at the ­National Institute of Applied ­Sciences in Lyon, France, is breaking new ground in tribological research.
Bearings,Research and development,
Engineering Competence

Developments in ceramic bearing balls

The need to provide solutions for high-performance applications in advanced gas turbines initially drove the development of ceramic rolling elements [...]
Bearings,Hybrid bearings,Research and development,
Engineering Competence

Fast as the wind

The new ­Huayra, a supercar from Argentinian car ­designer Horacio ­Pagani, is the essence of technology and style. Business In Italy, car designer [...]
Cars,Hub units,Other services,Research and development,
Engineering Competence

Wind warnings

At the National Renewable Energy ­Laboratory, a group of experts are ­joining forces to study serious challenges with wind turbines.
Electricity,Engineering consultancy,Maintenance,Maintenance products,Research and development,Service,Wind,
Engineering Competence

Understanding and preventing surface distress

In many industrial applications that have lubricated rolling/sliding contacts such as rolling bearings, power density has steadily increased over [...]
Bearing life,Research and development,Service,
Engineering Competence

Thinking outside the box

Analyzing engineering problems to arrive at elegant solutions is the forte of consultant David Wood.
Design,Other industry,Racing,Research and development,
Engineering Competence

NOT FOR EVERYBODY! The Venturi Fétish

If ever there was an exclusive sports car, the Fétish is it. Production is limited to 10 cars a year. The results are electrifying.
Bearing life,Electrical,Engineering tools,Research and development,