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Q&A with SKF: Digital transformation enables sustainable rotation

The bearing is at the heart of the machine. But did you know that 90% of all bearings fail because they are either designed, installed, lubricated or used incorrectly?

02/03/2023 11:15:16

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For a lot of manufacturing businesses, data on bearing health is often still collected through manual walkarounds. All
that looks set to change, however, with the introduction of SKF’s new sensor system, SKF Enlight Collect IMx-1 –
an automated machine monitoring system for reliable rotation.

In this exclusive interview, Editor Sophia Bell sits down with
Gavin Coull, Services Sales Manager at SKF, to talk about how this exciting new technology works, the wide-ranging benefits
it brings manufacturers, and its potential to revolutionise the way we look at bearings.

Read the full article in DPA's March issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.