13/12/2012
Surface engineering is often overlooked, but is vitally important. Gary Hughes, product engineering manager at bearing manufacturer, The Barden Corporation, outlines the main techniques the latest developments that can be used.
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24/09/2012
Engineering Materials discovers a polymer material breakthrough that could act as an anti-bacterial coating for medical devices.
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24/09/2012
Steven Bowns of Technology Futures examines the potential impact of plastic and printed technologies for electrical and electronic systems and finds out about...
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15/06/2012
Could plasma spraying technology offer the ability to manufacture high-strength, lightweight, pure ceramic components? Justin Cunningham finds out.
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17/01/2012
Bearing manufacturers are increasingly looking to develop and use alternative materials for a variety of different applications. It is being driven by both the demand from engineers for better solutions as well as the result of a concerted effort by industry to open up and engage with new market sectors.
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17/01/2012
Subsea conditions represent some of the harshest and most challenging in terms of bearing technology. Combatting them is something that has forced bearing manufacturers to develop highly innovative and robust solutions using a variety of materials and designs.
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13/10/2011
Materials are at the heart of any bearing's success or failure. Paul Fanning looks at some recent developments.
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13/07/2011
Bearing optimisation could lead to a huge reduction in energy usage and emissions. Matt Bailey looks at some of the latest developments.
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12/05/2011
Bearing life is often dependent on the condition of its lubricating grease. Paul Fanning looks at a sensor that allows it to be monitored during operation.
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14/04/2011
Tom Shelley reports on some of the plethora of linear motion systems available from specialist suppliers.
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13/01/2011
The successful design of low carbon vehicles is making new demands of components such as bearings. Paul Fanning reports.
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13/01/2011
Tom Shelley reports on some recent advances in solid state bearings that allow them to replace rolling element metallic types.
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13/10/2010
With bearing problems representing the single biggest reason for wind turbine failures, Paul Fanning looks at some of the latest methods being employed to combat the problem.
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13/10/2010
Tom Shelley reports on bearings aimed at meeting the requirements of challenging environments, particularly in the food and beverage industries
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10/08/2010
Tom Shelley reports on some of the applications of very fine-grained, high-purity, sintered plastic.
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13/07/2010
Tom Shelley reports on some recent advances in linear systems and bearings that give striking enhancements to performance.
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13/07/2010
Innovative design methods have allowed a bearings manufacturer to cut costs and increase product performance.
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09/06/2010
As the UK ramps up its wind energy resources, Eureka looks at the technological challenges facing the sector and the innovations that are overcoming them.
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04/05/2010
Mixing of materials in the laboratory or for smaller production volumes is traditionally done by hand, or the use of some sort of mechanical blade, impellor or paddle to agitate the mix. These are fine in their way, being largely inexpensive, manual or simple powered tool processes, and are adequate for many mixing tasks.
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08/04/2010
SKF has been chosen by Zytek Engineering to supply customised and standard deep groove ball bearings to the electric motor generator unit and the intermediate shaft of the new Ginetta-Zytek GZ09HS racing car.
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08/04/2010
Baldor Electric has launched a Dodge-brand mounted ball bearing incorporating sealing and lubrication innovations that can substantially extend equipment lifetimes in harsh, washdown-duty operating environments such as food and beverage processing.
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05/01/2010
Tribology is an often overlooked subject area and new technologies in the area can often be over looked due to their complex and 'difficult to get right' nature.
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09/11/2009
The flow of counterfeit components in to the UK spans many industries and components. Justin Cunningham finds out who is affected and what the solutions are
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05/10/2009
Tom Shelley reports on state of the art developments with regard to bearings and achieving smooth linear movement
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22/07/2009
An adequate bearing is not the same as the right bearing. Justin Cunningham finds out how one company wants to change how engineers perceive bearing selection
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