articleDid we celebrate autonomous quality inspection too soon?
While there have been a number of optimistic predictions about the potential for fully autonomous quality inspection, several challenges remain to be addressed, explains Zohar Kantor
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newsSBTi validates Schaeffler Group’s emissions targets
THE SCIENCE Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated the Schaeffler Group’s targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions as being in conformity with SBTi criteria and recommendations and hence in line with what the latest climate science considers necessary in order to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
productIntelligent lubrication system for bearings
SCHAEFFLER’S OPTIME C1 system simplifies complex lubrication management in industrial production plants.
productPlummer block housings for conveyors and turbines
MOTION AND mobility solutions firm to the automotive and industrial sectors, Schaeffler, has launched its new generation of FAG plummer block housings which replace its existing SNV and SNG portfolio.
newsNew CEO for intralogistics maker Agilox
AUSTRIAN INTRALOGISTICS maker Agilox has appointed a successor to outgoing CEO Franz Humer.
productAugmented reality support service
SCHAEFFLER HAS has launched ‘Virtual Fitter’ – a quick and efficient rolling bearings mounting support service that operates remotely through the use of augmented reality. Available on a 24/7 basis, Virtual Fitter is available more quickly than an on-site Schaeffler expert would be, as it avoids them having to visit a location in person.
productSchaeffler becomes anchor partner for STARTUP AUTOBAHN
SCHAEFFLER IS a new ‘anchor partner’ to the Stuttgart-based STARTUP AUTOBAHN innovation platform. This platform brings established companies and startups together with the objective of developing new technologies and bringing them to market readiness more rapidly.
productHigher power density and improved energy efficiency
SCHAEFFLER HAS launched the new P.ACT series of electromechanical linear actuators to the UK market. With potential applications ranging from production machinery, drive technology and industrial automation, to logistics, raw materials and mobile machinery, P.ACT linear actuators offer high power density and significantly improved energy efficiency compared to hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
articleBringing down cost-per-part
Manufacturers are under ever increasing pressure to be competitive — including in the mass production of tough steel components. Rolf Olofsson examines how an alternative approach to steel turning operations can help optimise costs-per-part, and increase overall profitability
productConveyor motor bearings run reliably at opencast mine
BY INSTALLING automatic lubricators for bearings on its conveyor drive motors and belt pulleys, an opencast mine in Hungary has seen a range of benefits, including prevention of unplanned downtime, longer bearing life and reduced repair work.
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