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SKF acquires additive manufacturing company
SKF has completed the acquisition of Laser Cladding Venture n.v. (LCV), an additive manufacturing company based in Belgium. LCV is a niche engineering start-up specialized in various additive...
SKF remains brand of choice for two-times Dakar winners TOYOTA GAZOO Racing
TOYOTA GAZOO Racing continued its remarkable Dakar history with Qatari driver, Nasser Al-Attiyah, and Andorran co-driver, Mathieu Baumel, taking their new Toyota GR DKR Hilux T1+ to victory at this...
Newly designed large-sealed bearings reduce grease consumption
Newly designed large bearings from SKF have been shown to reduce grease consumption in the bearing by up to 99% and last up to twice as long as conventional open bearings, helping to extend service...
Tough seal ensures longevity of tapered roller bearing
The performance and product life of a new mounted tapered roller bearing has been extended by pairing it with a superior seal. SKF explains that adding the robust seal has created a new product...
SKF commits to net zero supply chain by 2050
SKF announced its commitment to have a supply chain with net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO, says: “Having already made significant progress on our...
SKF Zambia proudly welcomes Baby Rhino Zlatan to the family!
Rhinos are disappearing at an alarming rate and Zambia’s Rhinoceros population was sadly completely wiped out in 1989 as a result of poaching. “The SKF Zambia team is committed to bringing...
SKF supporting fossil-free bearing steel through collaboration with Swedish university
Bearings, seals and lubrication systems company SKF is supporting the development of so-called fossil-free bearing steel through a collaboration with Sweden-based Luleå University of Technology’s...
Automated monitoring improves plant efficiency
Regular monitoring and maintenance of machines to ensure optimum machine availability is key to achieving maximum production and overall plant efficiency. However, manual monitoring with the use of...
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