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, Paul Fanning 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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21/07/2009
Tom Shelley reports on the technology and skill that has gone into providing a folding roof for a British landmark
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14/07/2009
Justin Cunningham talks to the design engineers involved on the Bloodhound Supersonic Car and hears about the project's progress
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07/04/2009
The use of plastic bearings is increasingly being looked at for low cost and maintenance free applications. Justin Cunningham reports
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10/10/2008
The Pheonix Mars Lander uses Kaydon ‘Reali-Slim’ thin section bearings to position its robotic arm for digging in the permafrost there
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14/07/2008
Lubricant technology first revealed in Eureka in 2001 is extending its range of commercial applications, thanks mainly to its ability to save energy. Lou Reade reports
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06/05/2008
Bushings made up of split sleeves and locknuts do away with keys and keyways and associated maintenance problems on a mine type ride for a European theme park
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10/04/2008
Linear slides sit at the heart of machine that makes products with a musical heritage. Julie Bieles reports
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10/04/2008
Astronomy and electronics are two beneficiaries of cutting edge linear motion technology. Lou Reade reports from the Linear Motion Masterclass
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08/02/2008
Delegates at next month's Linear Motion Masterclass will learn about emerging technologies and key techniques from experts in the field. Lou Reade reports
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