Gears and Bearings
Three bearing challenges in food production
The food and beverage production sector is facing bearing challenges with safety, sustainability and cost control. Potential solutions are highlighted for each.
3D-printing a robot from scratch
New 3D-printing approach melds solids, liquids
Smarter 3D printing makes better parts faster
University of Michigan researchers have found software for powder bed fusion printers optimizes laser's printing path. See video.
How to extend the life of a ball valve
Proper preventive measures can extend the life of ball valves by years
How to free seized nuts and bolts with penetrating oil
Heating with a torch may not be the best method for freeing stuck parts; consider penetrating oil instead
Geared products market projected to have strong 2022
Interact Analysis projects the geared motor and industrial gear market will continue its rebound in 2022 with 8.4% growth year over year (YoY).
Industrial machinery industry poised for rebound
The machinery sector is bouncing back, with farming machinery, semiconductor & electronics machinery, and textiles machinery leading the way.
Machinery production size in 2021 to exceed 2019 levels
Interact Analysis is projecting the global machinery market will rise by 6% in 2021 to more than $2 trillion with heavy machinery and materials handling leading the way.
Improving bearing performance for turbomachinery in plants
Texas A&M University researchers are working to improve the rotation in turbomachinery rotors with advances in process fluid-lubricated bearings.
Original equipment effectiveness’ role in productive manufacturing
Original equipment effectiveness (OEE) can be used as a gauge to determine how effective and productive a manufacturing plant is.