Tight engineering tolerances and zero margins for failure make bearings the essential component that underpins the reliability and operational integrity of advanced technological systems. Any failure ...

When the digital revolution first hit classrooms in the early 2010s—and more schools began issuing laptops or tablets to students for individual use—online learning seemed to promise a faster, easier ...

After design school, recent graduates sometimes find architectural practice daunting and disheartening. Prior firm experience can temper the transition, as can learning from instructors with a ...

Abstract: Self-bearing machines have gained increasing interest by bringing the benefits of magnetic suspension to high torque density systems. Among them, passively levitated machines have recently ...

This is the third and final report in a series, Selecting, Configuring and Lubricating Tapered Roller Bearings for High-Speed Machine Tool Spindles. The first installment is Selecting Tapered Roller ...

Bearing types and functions—from plain bearings to roller-element bearings Bearing maintenance; the importance of proper lubrication Bearing specialist certification and common manufacturer standards ...

The challenge that machine tool builders face when designing spindles for milling machines and lathes is selecting bearings with the optimal balance of speed, load-carrying capacity, stiffness, and ...

Nikesh Kooverjee has been contributing to the automotive sphere for 11 years. His previous roles include Digital Editor at CAR South Africa and associate editor at CarBuzz. He has always had a strong ...