Hy-Tech Engineered Solutions is pleased to announce the acquisition of Blaz-Man Gear and Gear Products & Manufacturing; both Chicago based companies specializing in the manufacture and distribution of custom gears and power transmission gear products. The addition will triple Hy-Tech’s capacity in gear production, as well
After opening its Paris, Ark., manufacturing plant in 1963, Cloyes Gear and Products announced it has successfully regained ownership of the manufacturing operation from American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM). AAM held ownership of the plant following its 2017 acquisition of Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. (MPG), which incl
Zero-Max Schmidt Offset Couplings provide machine designers with a proven method to ensure machines operate with constant phase accuracy and constant speed throughout the rotation and cycle of the machine. Where precise performance of system components is required and reduced machine size is important, these
SKF has completed the previously announced acquisition of Presenso Ltd. Presenso is a company that develops and deploys artificial intelligence (AI)-based predictive maintenance software. Presenso’s AI capability enables production plants to find and act on anomalies that were previously difficult to de
Due to a conversion of shares from Series A to Series B in accordance with AB SKF’s Articles of Association, the Company confirms the following. As per 31 October the Company’s share capital amounts to SEK 1,138,377,670 and the total number of shares amounts to 32,546,839 shares of Series A and 422,804,229 s
University Day: Students of the FHWS observe a final running accuracy test of a mechatronic storage unit, which is installed in a computer tomograph. Students learn about the world of work at Schaeffler Schoolgirls sniff into technical professions Workshops and expert tips Peak acti
The only one of its kind in the world: When combined with the ADAS processor utilizing the data from GPS, cameras, radar, and other sensors, Space Drive provides a basis for autonomous driving stages 4 and 5 today – fully automated and without a driver. A successful year for Schaeffler and its joint venture
After opening its Paris, Ark., manufacturing plant in 1963, Cloyes Gear and Products announced it has successfully regained ownership of the manufacturing operation from American Axle & Manufacturing (AAM). AAM held ownership of the plant following its 2017 acquisition of Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. (MPG), which incl
Garlock has launched a revised Micro-Tec II bearing isolator website, com,featuring aneasy-www.to-microtec2.use technology navigator that allows users to learn more about the product at a click of the mouse. The bearing isolator comprises an engineered unitizing ring that eliminates metal-to-metal contact and
EXPERT RESPONSE PROVIDED BY GUILLERMO E. MORALESESPEJEL. In general, many of the mechanical components in the power transmission industry are suffering from harsher tribological conditions, e.g.—rolling bearings and gears need to take/withstand higher power density, higher temperatures, dynamic loads, particle contaminat
The new Heidenhain Life Sciences brand partnership is now in place offering ground-breaking technology that enables lab automation for the advancement of medical technology. This development consists of the business partnerships from the Heidenhain Group that include Heidenhain, IMT and Etel brands. It is w
The increasing number of electric vehicles is already having an impact on the design of transmissions. Although the number of gears in e-mobility applications is typically lower than in conventional passenger cars (see kinematics example), the requirements for low-noise and low-vibration transmissions as well as high po
Smith-Trax idler-roller bearings with tapered roller or deep-groove ball bearings are designed to handle both heavy radial loads and thrust loads without skewing and failing at high speeds. These maintenance-free bearings are lubricated for life, and have special seals to keep out sand, moisture and other heavy-industry cont
SKF is today launching a Green Finance Framework. By engaging in green financing, SKF’s funding strategy will become more aligned with the Group’s climate objectives, to reduce CO2 emissions from its own manufacturing and supply chain operations as well as supporting customers to reduce their emissions. Wit
Forest City Gear has hired Brad Lindmark as director of sales to help meet the growing demands of its wide and diverse customer base throughout the world’s gear-making industries. Lindmark brings a wealth of sales and marketing experience and a deep familiarity with all facets of inside and outside sales an
On October 9, 2019 B&R teamed up with ABB to launch the first dedicated global healthcare research hub at the Texas Medical Center (TMC) innovation campus in Houston. B&R Industrial Automation, a member of the ABB Group, demonstrated their ACOPOStrak intelligent track technology, which seamlessly integrates wit
