newsMAINTENANCE HAS traditionally been seen as a cost to minimise, though many manufacturers now recognise it as a strategic priority. Despite this, there is still work to be done, says Chris Johnson
newsSMB BEARINGS has received the prestigious safety star 2025 award from Avetta in acknowledgement of its exceptional safety standards, operational excellence and commitment to reducing risk across its supply network.
articleWith shipping routes lengthening and terminals turning to advanced automation to stay efficient, the performance of core mechanical components is under new scrutiny. Among the most vital are bearings, which play a crucial role in keeping port operations resilient, says Chris Johnson.
articleBy preventing failures, reducing maintenance costs, and extending component lifespan, sensor-equipped bearings will be at the forefront of smart maintenance and supporting Industry 5.0 goals, says Chris Johnson
articleBearing remanufacturing is gaining traction in heavy-duty industrial applications as a practical and sustainable alternative to replacing worn bearings, explains Chris Johnson
articleWhen it comes to lighting options, the machine vision market is already spoilt for choice. So why did B&R choose to launch its own lighting system, asks Andreas Waldl?
articleCorrosion-resistant bearings are necessary in food processing and chemical manufacturing, but which materials are up to the job, asks Chris Johnson?
productDEVELOPMENTS IN 3D printing technologies mean there is now a whole range of high-performance polymers with mechanical characteristics similar to those of metal – so what does this mean for bearing design? Chris Johnson explores the plastic bearing additive manufacturing (AM) landscape
productQuality bearings are integral for improving accuracy in the robotics industry, as Chris Johnson, MD of SMB Bearings, explains
articleBearings sit at the heart of virtually every rotating system, yet they remain one of the most overlooked components in maintenance planning, says Chris Johnson
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