Mechanical Components Features

Industrial bearings support the GenAI revolution

Industrial bearings support the GenAI revolution

According to PwC, 70 percent of CEOs worldwide believe generative AI (GenAI) will significantly transform the way their companies create, deliver and capture value. That includes manufacturers, who can use the systems to spot equipment failures and minimise downtime. Here, Chris Johnson of SMB Bearings emphasises how industrial bearings, equipped with sensors, can support GenAI by providing real-time data and insights.

Don’t trust a fake, buy the true make

Don’t trust a fake, buy the true make

Product piracy costs billions – not only in lost sales but also because of potential damage, due to the inferior quality of counterfeits. The consequences are complex – just like the related countermeasures, says Martin Ryan, Schaeffler UK’s Industrial Distribution Director.

Smooth operators: Thin section bearings combine precision and versatility in the smallest package

Smooth operators: Thin section bearings combine precision and versatility in the smallest package

Bearings may be a less understood and appreciated component, given the complexity of today’s increasingly automated manufacturing systems, yet are such a vital part of any kind of machine that requires smooth and reliable motion control.

Magnetic gears: The wide variety of benefits to industry

Magnetic gears: The wide variety of benefits to industry

Climate change and environmental destruction continue to push the world firmly in the direction of sustainability. For businesses across all sectors, customer demand and government regulations have increased the urgency to make progress. As companies pursue more efficient and reliable systems, Gary Rodgers, CEO of Magnomatics, explains how innovative drives, such as those operating on magnetic gears, have a huge role to play.

The rise of recycled materials in bearing manufacturing

The rise of recycled materials in bearing manufacturing

Here, Chris Johnson, Managing Director of SMB Bearings, explores how integrating recycled materials into bearing manufacturing can reduce environmental impact and promote a circular economy.

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