Hydropower is among the most mature and reliable renewable energy technologies, but its dependability rests on thousands of tonnes of rotating equipment humming quietly for decades. Generators are at ...

Humanoid robots are expected to transform a broad spectrum of activities, thanks to advanced neural networks that command joints, appendages and end effectors to provide virtually human skills.

Welcome to the world of bearings! Bearings are important parts that help machines work better and last longer. Whether you’re an expert or just fixing things at home, learning about what type of ...

A new self-powered bearing sensor system tracks speed and skidding in real time, offering precise, durable monitoring to improve industrial machine reliability. (Nanowerk Spotlight) Failures in ...

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 ...

A radial load acts perpendicular, at 90 degrees, to the axis of rotation, while a thrust load – also known as an axial load – acts in parallel to the axis of rotation. Any misalignment of the shaft ...

Most people are familiar with roller bearings at least in concept if not in detail. As a quick refresher, here’s a look at a common roller bearing, the most popular type, see Figure 1. Firstly, the ...