Nearly a decade ago, a manufacturer of optical inspection equipment came to us with a dilemma: Its equipment was having problems, well, focusing. Despite incorporating state-of-the-art technology into the product’s overall design, the focusing mechanism was underperforming. It wasn’t a reflection of the lens itself, w
Needle bearings are known for far fewer ball bearings and roller bearings. However, they are indispensable in a number of applications where requirements are high not only for the reliability and durability of bearings, but also for their dimensions. Rolling elements used in needle bearings have the form of “needles” - thin roller…
NSK, a major bearing manufacturer, has developed the NSK LCube II bearing range for use in electric vehicle transmissions. Each roller of the new bearing undergoes a special treatment process, which will increase the durability and strength of the roller when working with a small amount of lubricant. Using fewer lubricants and low vis…
Industrial supplier Schaeffler looks more pessimistic on the business of the current year and lowers its forecast, because several major customers order less. Schaeffler expects global car production to drop by four percent. Automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler looks more pessimistic on the year 2019. Given the weakness of gl…
Emerson and Dragos, Inc., developer of the Dragos Platform for industrial cybersecurity asset detection, threat detection and response, have signed a global agreement that will see Emerson integrate threat detection technology from the Dragos Platform into its Ovation automation platform and Power and Water Cybersecurity Suite. The Dr…
Shymkent petroleum refinery in Kazakhstan will be modernized using ABB’s technologies ABB (Zurich, Switzerland; www.abb.com) has won a multi-million-dollar order to modernize a major oil refinery in Kazakhstan, as the Rep
Extreme-pressure and high-temperature complex lithium/calcium soap grease. Adapted to the lubrication of all applications operating under servere conditions, more particularly under high load and high-temperature constraints for which a conventional lithium soap grease is no longer sufficient . Extens
Smooth-running bearings and keeps the water out – what more could you want? Smooth-running bearings and a creak-free fit are all you can ask from a BB, and that is what I'm getting from the Easton PF86 30mm Bottom Bracket. It looks to be well sealed, so longevity should help justify the price. Pros: Smoo
Fiat Chrysler may soon apply the 48-volt eTorque system to its new 1.3-liter turbo inline-four. Fiat Chrysler may introduce hybrid power to its entry-level cars and crossovers, including the next-gen Fiat 500 lineup, using the new 1.3-liter turbo inline-four. The eTorque system i
A greener, more efficient manual gearbox that can reduce vehicle carbon dioxide emissions has been developed by Volkswagen. The MQ281 gearbox will be fitted to the new Passat, which is due to launch in September. It will later be added to almost all of the vehicle classes within the Volkswagen Group.
SKF Cooper has introduced a range of split spherical roller bearings that offers multiple customer benefits, while being more robust and reliable than competitor products. The 231 series of split spherical roller bearings, available in shaft diameters of 240-450mm, is typically used in mining conveyo
Emerson has just introduced the new linear luminaire for classified areas, GRP Appleton ATX FNLED for hazardous locations in Zone 2 and 22, along with an updated version of the Appleton ATX FELED luminaire exclusively designed for hazardous areas in Zone 1 and 21. Both ATX FELED and FNLED provide greater energy effic…
Nagoya, July 29 (Jiji Press)--Japanese auto parts maker Jtekt Corp. said Monday it has tied up with connectome.design Inc., a company working to create new businesses using artificial intelligence technology.
BUCHAREST (Romania), July 29 (SeeNews) - Japanese machinery engineering company JTEKT Corporation plans to expand the production activities of its Koyo Seiko bearings factory in Romania, Romania's trade ministry said. JTEKT Corporation plans to start the production of automotive parts to be exported to Toyota Motors Czech Republic…
Schaeffler, a global provider of the wind, automotive and industry sectors, has published its Sustainability Report for the year 2018. The report, whose title is "Make progress visible", offers a transparent and detailed vision of the initiatives of sustainability of the company in each of its four strategic fields of action: «Sustainable mana…
