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World's First Fossil-Free Steel Plant This new edition of Motion+Drives Magazine focuses on the

The event will be held in 2024 from 10 to 12 June in Istanbul, running

inauguration of the world's first steel plant that will produce

three days with B2B table meetings, an exhibition, welcome dinner,

fossil-free hydrogen for heating. A new technological development

lunches, a farewell dinner, and many more networking opportunities.

that will drive positive change and boost the evolution of carbon-

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neutral manufacturing.

What’s in Motion…

Further in this issue, we will focus on two key events which will

What’s in motion for the PT industry? Learn details about key

take place in 2024. First, the Motion+Drives group pavilion will be

companies, trends, and advanced product solutions specifically for

organized during the Hannover Messe from 22 to 26 April at the

high-power density motors, collars, couplings, and timing belts.

center of the main power transmission hall (6).

Read about new energy-efficient drive systems, state-of-the-art repair tooling, and AI-infused remanufacturing strategies. All this and

Following is the Bearing & Power Transmission World Meetings

more can be found in this new edition of Motion+Drives Magazine.

2024, a meetup on a global level with participating distributors, manufacturers, solution providers, and end-users from 42+ countries.

I hope that you will enjoy it.

Motion + Drives magazine is published monthly in digital, and as print magazine in June and December. The digital editions are archived and accessible on www.motion-drives.com

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+ Tailored to the special challenges of the mining industry, RINGSPANN implements modern system solutions for braking and emergency stop scenarios. Image: Adobe Stock, Michael Turner/Wirestock

Tailored to the special challenges of the mining industry, RINGSPANN implements modern system solutions for braking and emergency stop scenarios. They are used in belt conveyor systems, bucket wheel excavators and bucket elevators and can be designed for specific applications. The basis for this is provided by the manufacturer's one-stop shop, which, in addition to various drum and disc brakes, also includes regulation, control and monitoring systems. This offers numerous starting points for process optimization to designers and operators of installations.

"The 24/7 availability of conveyor belts, wheel excavators and bucket elevators is a top priority in mining, bulk materials and earthmoving technology. After all, even the failure of a single component can paralyze the entire material flow and result in costly repair work," says Martin Ohler, who is jointly responsible for the Brakes Division at RINGSPANN. In order to protect both manufacturers and operators of heavy-duty mining systems from unpleasant surprises, he and his team regularly implement complete system solutions for braking and emergency stop applications on the basis of the company's one-stop shop. They are used worldwide and, depending on the situation, consist of drum or disc brakes, backstops and clutches, as well as units and modules for regulation, control and monitoring. In close partnership with the customer, RINGSPANN's engineering department ensures that all components are optimally matched to each other and that their interaction guarantees maximum performance and transparency. Martin Ohler explains what is primarily important here: "Firstly, it must always be ensured that the brake system is activated immediately when it is necessary – and actually only then. Secondly, maintenance or repair cases must be recognizable in advance – i.e., before a breakdown."

+ The technological heart of RINGSPANNS brake-systems for the mining industry is often the HCO2R hydraulic power unit. It offers the possibility of optimizing the positioning processes of extensive conveyor belt systems by precisely regulating and controlling the brakes. Image: RINGSPANN

Intelligent control of braking processes and controlling the brakes. In this case, the focus is only on the parameter braking time, which reduces the operating effort for the user to a minimum. In addition, in an HCO-2R-based system, the braking processes of several conveyor belt segments can be synchronized with each other quickly and without programming effort. The length, incline, speed and load of the system are irrelevant here. "What used to be an uncertain time and cost factor can now be done with high precision in seconds," says Martin Ohler.

With these guiding principles in mind, the experts at the brake and freewheel manufacturer RINGSPANN implement a large number of application-specific braking and emergency stop systems year after year, which prove themselves around the globe wherever valuable raw materials are extracted for the world market, under sometimes adverse conditions. The technological heart of these complete solutions is often the HCO-2R hydraulic power unit. For example, this offers the possibility of optimizing the positioning processes of extensive conveyor belt systems that work with several drive units by precisely regulating

Integration of the RINGSPANN controlled braking system in the drive train is primarily based on the

Controllable brake systems from RINGSPANN ensure that all drum or disc brakes integrated in the drive train are activated immediately if necessary, and that maintenance or repair cases can be detected even before a possible failure. Martin Ohler

design specifications of the system manufacturer. The advantage of using it on the low-speed side of the drive is the high protection factor in the event of a gear breakage – the belt conveyor or bucket elevator can then be shut down quickly and safely. When selecting the brakes, however, it must be taken into account that they are designed to be sufficiently strong. When used on the fast-rotating side, on the other hand, the brakes can be dimensioned much smaller, and the braking force is continuously adjusted during the braking process via a compact control system and a frequency converter. "However, the gearbox must then be designed in such a way that breakage is impossible," emphasizes Martin Ohler.

the required spare parts early enough and to reduce downtimes to a minimum in the event of repairs," explains Martin Ohler. Typical monitoring components of RINGSPANN's system solutions are, for example, sensors for constantly monitoring the wear level of the brake pads or operating status monitoring for our slow-running backstops.

Brakes and locks for all occasions Finally, there is also a wide range of drum and disc brakes that RINGSPANN offers for use in the drive trains of heavy-duty conveyor systems in mining, bulk materials and earthmoving technology. They are available in numerous different series and, with clamping forces of up to 560 kN, form as it were the executive branch of the complete braking solutions. As the world market leader in the field of freewheel technology, in addition to its industrial brakes RINGSPANN has access to a large portfolio of backstops of different designs for the realization of braking and emergency stop scenarios. "As a system supplier of modern brake systems we can always access numerous alternatives, thanks to the enormous range of our one-stop shop for components for industrial drive technology. This gives us a great deal of leeway in the implementation of customer-

Minimize downtimes as a precaution In addition to the hydraulic control system, the drum and disc brakes – and, if necessary, the backstops – the brake and emergency stop systems from RINGSPANN also include various monitoring modules for predictive maintenance. With these sensor-based monitoring units, all necessary maintenance intervals can be systematically planned and any overload and failure torques that may occur can be detected at an early stage. "In this way, we create the conditions for a plant operator's MRO team to be able to procure

+ As the world market leader in the field of freewheel technology RINGSPANN also has access to a large portfolio of backstops of different designs for the realization of braking and emergency stop scenarios. Image: RINGSPANN

+ There is also a wide range of drum and disc brakes (image) that RINGSPANN offers for use in the drive trains of heavy-duty conveyor systems in mining, bulk materials and earthmoving technology. Image: RINGSPANN

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to the RINGSPANN design. This is reflected not only in the elimination of programming work on the part of the customer, but also in the fact that the infinitely variable brake control is always designed in such a way that manual operation on site is only carried out via a single rotary potentiometer. As standard, the operator of the conveyor system can regulate the braking time within 20 to 40 seconds with high accuracy. Extensive conveyor systems consisting of numerous belt segments with several independently operating drives and controlled braking systems, can be easily synchronized with the HCO-2R – regardless of different conveyor speeds of individual belt segments or different loads and gradients!

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Inauguration of the World's First Plant to Produce Fossil-Free Hydrogen for Heating Steel Before Rolling Swedish Prime Minister successfully inaugurates the world's first plant to produce fossil-free hydrogen for heating steel before rolling

The leading European manufacturer of steel and one of the largest steel recyclers in the Nordic countries inaugurated the world's first fossil-free hydrogen plant for heating steel before rolling. With the new facility in Hofors, a new chapter begins in Swedish steel history with significant potential for global emissions reduction.

"Sweden is now the hub of the fossil-free revolution in steel making. What Ovako is accomplishing here today is a crucial step – this is green transition in action, not just words", Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stated during his opening speech.

Tobias Hansson, Managing Director of Hitachi Energy in Sweden, commented, "We at Hitachi Energy are immensely proud to have contributed to this significant milestone towards a more sustainable steel industry by delivering a modular eHouse solution for electrifying the electrolyzers."

Historically, heating steel has required substantial amounts of fossil fuels. Ovako's new hydrogen plant is the world's first facility to produce fossil-free hydrogen for heating steel prior to rolling, nearly eliminating emissions at this stage of production. The fossil-free hydrogen will be used to heat steel at adjacent rolling mills, but also for refueling fuel cell-powered trucks. The excess heat is converted into district heating.

Maria Persson Gulda, Chief Technology Officer at H2 Green Steel, added, "Technical expertise, market knowledge, and extensive hydrogen production experience are already strong competitive advantages in the growing hydrogen economy, which will be crucial in rapidly decarbonizing challenging industries. This collaboration is an excellent example of both Sweden leading the way and the importance of working together, sometimes in unexpected partnerships."

"Today is a proud moment for me and everyone at Ovako. Here, we are showcasing the path to achieving fossil-free industrial high-temperature heat. It's fantastic to see visitors from all over the world here in Hofors. We look forward to sharing our experiences and assisting other stakeholders in reducing their emissions," said Marcus Hedblom, President, and CEO of the Ovako Group during the inauguration.

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Also present at the event were Japan's Ambassador Masaki Noke and key individuals from Ovako's partners.

"Thanks to partners such as the Volvo Group, Hitachi Energy, H2 Green Steel, and Nel Hydrogen, the hydrogen plant in Hofors will make a difference from day one," Marcus Hedblom added.

Ovako's hydrogen plant is the world's first facility for producing fossil-free hydrogen to heat steel before rolling. This reduces emissions from this production step to nearly zero, with only water as a byproduct. The plant in Hofors is also Sweden's largest electrolysis plant. It features an electrolyzer that passes electricity through water to split it into hydrogen and oxygen gases, which can then be used as fuel.

The 20 MW plant will generate 3,880 cubic meters of fossil-free hydrogen per hour, as well as producing oxygen. In addition to steel heating, the fossil-free hydrogen will be used for fueling fuel cellpowered trucks. The technology solution is flexible and can contribute to stronger grid stability, enabling it to handle higher levels of renewable energy sources. Excess heat can also be utilized in district heating networks. The investment of around 180 million SEK is supported by the Swedish Energy Agency through “Industrial Leap”. The plan is to use local hydrogen production in all Ovako units where steel is rolled by 2030, provided there is good access to fossil-free electricity to power the electrolysis process.

The development of the fossil-free hydrogen plant is carried out with support from the Swedish Energy Agency and the European Union.

About Ovako Ovako develops clean, high quality engineering steel for customers in the bearing, transport, and manufacturing industries. Our steel enables products that are lightweight, resilient and climate smart. Our sustainability ambition is high. Our production is carbon neutral since January 2022 and is based on recycled steel and fossil-free electricity. Ovako has around 2,900 employees in more than 30 countries and sales of approximately EUR 1100 million. We are a subsidiary of Sanyo Special Steel and a member of Nippon Steel Corporation, one of the largest steel producers in the world. For more information, please visit us at www.ovako.com, www.sanyo-steel.co.jp and www.nipponsteel.com.

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Sarens consolidates its position as the leading player in heavy lifting thanks to its expansion into the Italian market Sarens acquires a minority stake in the Italian company Zanetti, a leading provider of services and solutions for the oil and gas, energy and construction sectors. Following the agreement with Begoos, the Sarens family regains control over 100% of the company's shares, a fact that contrasts with the situation of the other players in the sector, which are looking for new shareholders. In this context, Sarens consolidates its role as a leader in the industry and maintains a very optimistic outlook for international growth and expansion into new markets.

Sarens has reached an agreement with the Italian company Zanetti, under which the Belgian company will acquire part of Zanetti's shares. At the same time, Effe Holding SRL, an Italian company headed by Carlo Fagioli, will acquire another part of company's shares, but Zanetti will continue to hold a majority stake in the organization.

services provided to customers, allowing them to face their engineering challenges in a much more efficient and productive way. As Carl Sarens, Director of Technical Solutions, Projects and Engineering at Sarens, points out, "Zanetti is a company that is very well positioned in the Italian market, and is even recognized internationally by large companies in the construction and energy sectors, given its ability to offer solutions that adapt to the needs of each project. At Sarens we share this vision and these same objectives, and we look forward to facing new challenges together and continuing to contribute to the evolution of the industry both at home and abroad".

With more than 50 years of experience in engineering services, testing, industrial weighing, conveying, lifting and alternative lifting systems, Zanetti specializes in providing innovative and highly customized solutions for the oil and gas, wind, power, ceramic, marine and civil sectors. With this agreement, the three parties involved aim to enrich and increase their operations by offering comprehensive services and much more specific and complete technical solutions thanks to this collaboration. The fact of having a greater number of specialists in the sector favors the quality of the

Laurano Zanetti, majority owner of Zanetti Solution, stated that "At Zanetti, we are very pleased to have one of the companies with the longest track record and international experience in our sector. The more than 60 years that Sarens has been dedicated to

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the onshore and offshore wind market that will focus on wind turbine maintenance. Moreover, Sarens continues its expansion in Oceania, initiating a new joint venture with Trans Wonderland Ltd (TWL), Papua New Guinea's leading integrated transport and logistics company, to create the new market unit: Sarens PNG (Papua New Guinea).

In this way, Sarens is able to increase its presence in the Mediterranean country. Despite having carried out specific projects, such as that of San Giorgio di Nogaro, where Sarens was able to transport via SPMTs the 16 new gates of the Panama Canal locks (weighing between 1,900t and 4,300t), its presence in the country was not fully consolidated. Moreover, this new acquisition coincides with the Sarens family's recovery of 100% of the Sarens Group's shares. Following the agreement reached by Begoos (Luc Tack Group), which had taken a minority stake (22%) of the Belgian company's shares in 2021, the Sarens family will once again own 100% of the company. This action sets a precedent for the future of the company, where Sarens consolidates its strong position in the global heavy lifting arena, considering a context in which the main players in the sector are looking for new shareholders, moving away from the long-term stable shareholding they have enjoyed in the past. "We would like to thank the Tack family for the great contributions and added value they have made to the Sarens Group over the past two years. As we now hold 100% of the company's shares, Sarens is emerging stronger than ever as the leading international player in crane rental, heavy lifting and engineering transport. This, coupled with our expansion into the Italian market, bodes well for our company's growth in the years to come," says Carl Sarens.

Beyond these new achievements, Sarens' involvement in European-wide projects such as those in France, with the installation of various plants such as those in Fécamp, Saint Nazaire, Provence Grand Large or, more recently, in the lifting and transport work for the construction of the Saint Brieuc offshore wind farm, off the coast of Brittany, attest to the company's role as a leader in the sector. Undoubtedly, this new expansion into the Italian market and the Sarens family's recovery of 100% of the company's shares ensure the long-term ownership of the company, which will also enable the organization to refine its long-term strategy and reinforce the confidence of its customers and employees.

About Sarens Sarens is the global leader and reference in crane rental, heavy lift and engineered transportation services. With state-of-the-art equipment, value engineering, one of the world's largest inventories of cranes, transporters and special rigging equipment, Sarens offers creative and intelligent solutions to today's heavy lifting and engineering transport challenges. With more than 100 entities in 65 countries operating without borders, Sarens is an ideal partner for small to large-scale projects. Sarens currently employs 4,543 highly qualified professionals who are ready to serve the needs of any client worldwide and in all market sectors.

As part of this growth that the company is beginning to experience, Sarens is also positioning itself at the forefront of the energy transition with the creation of Sarens Wind Service (SWS), a division specializing in

+ Thomas Krämer, Head of Advanced Production Technology at Schaeffler, is the new Co-CEO of up2parts GmbH.

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Digital manufacturing: Schaeffler invests in AI-based software development + Schaeffler acquires stake in German startup up2parts GmbH + Investment supplements existing cooperation in digital manufacturing + Thomas Krämer, Head of Advanced Production Technology at Schaeffler, takes on additional role as Co-CEO of up2parts GmbH

For Schaeffler, digital solutions will be key to achieving sustainable and intelligent manufacturing in the future. German software startup up2parts GmbH has been accompanying Schaeffler on the way to the

digital factory for a few years now. The purpose of the cooperation is to develop AI-based automation solutions for modern machines and the holistic value chain in manufacturing and to deploy these solutions

+ The pathway to the digital factory: Schaeffler is investing in the startup up2parts GmbH to accelerate the development of AI-based solutions for automation of modern manufacturing machines.

+ Schaeffler already cooperates with up2parts at its state-of-the-art tool technology centre in Höchstadt, Germany. Photos: Schaeffler

in an agile manufacturing environment. Schaeffler has now acquired a stake in up2parts. The parties have agreed not to disclose the purchase price. At the same time, Schaeffler’s Head of Advanced Production Technology, Thomas Krämer (49), is joining CEO Marco Bauer in leading the company.

Thomas Krämer, Head of Advanced Production Technology at Schaeffler and Co-CEO of up2parts, says: “Schaeffler and up2parts have a strong, close partnership, which we now want to strengthen even further. The joint development of an innovative system for the digitalisation of toolmaking will be groundbreaking: using artificial intelligence, Schaeffler will, for example, be able to plan route sheets even more efficiently in the future. We will also develop a cloud-based AUTOCAM solution for the automatic creation of machining programmes for machine tools.”

“The complete digitalisation of manufacturing is Schaeffler’s top priority,” says Andreas Schick, Chief Operating Officer responsible for Production, Supply Chain Management, and Purchasing at Schaeffler AG. “It will make our global manufacturing network more agile, efficient, and fast and is thus critical to the success of Schaeffler. Acquiring a stake in up2parts is the next logical step in transforming, in cooperation with a strong partner, our 83 manufacturing plants into semi-autonomous and sustainable factories.” Schaeffler already cooperates with up2parts and DMG MORI, up2parts’ other stakeholder, at Schaeffler’s state-of-theart tool technology centre in Höchstadt. Together, they established an integrated system for digitalisation of toolmaking with AI-based route sheet creation.

In addition to Schaeffler, Sandvik is also investing in up2parts. Sandvik is a global, high-tech engineering group providing solutions that enhance productivity and sustainability for the manufacturing, mining and infrastructure industries. "Schaeffler and Sandvik not only strengthen our financial base, but also contribute valuable expertise and market knowledge. Their expertise will help us to make our vision of a digital and efficient manufacturing landscape a reality," says Marco Bauer, Co-Managing Director of up2parts.

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Vice Chancellor Dr. Robert Habeck visited Flender site in Voerde

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+ Learning by doing: Minister helps out during the production of large-scale drives for wind turbines + Minister Habeck: " For the energy transition, we need value creation like at Flender."

+ Vice Chancellor Dr. Robert Habeck in conversation with Flender CEO Andreas Evertz in a 10-megawatt offshore gearbox.

To reach our targets in the energy transition, we need value creation in our own country, and we need to involve existing companies like Flender. I very much hope that the measures we have put in place for the rapid expansion of wind power will keep a lot of value creation here. Dr. Robert Habeck

+ Minister Habeck tries out the working principle of a wind gearbox on a model…

The energy transition will not succeed without industry. This is how the visit of Vice Chancellor and Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection Dr. Robert Habeck to the Flender site in Voerde on Thursday could be summed up. Flender is the only manufacturer remaining on the market that produces drive systems for wind turbines in Germany, and equips every third turbine worldwide with one of its drive components. This decisive role in the transformation of the global energy supply was the reason for the Minister to accept the invitation at the Hannover Messe to visit Voerde.

not only showed the minister the production steps, they also let the politician lend a hand. Habeck used a crane to insert the central planetary carrier into the gearbox, grabbed a huge wrench, started the final test run of two offshore giants, and finally brought a tested gearbox on its way to the field with a final quality control tag - including a spontaneous, personal greeting.

Energy transition needs industry and vice versa The focus was on wind energy, but Flender CEO Andreas Evertz felt it was important to give the minister and his team another message to take with them: without industrial production and raw material extraction, there is no energy transition. Wind turbines need cement for the foundations, steel for the towers, composite materials for the rotor blades. These need to be extracted and produced by traditional industries. "This is the second part of our business. You can find Flender everywhere. With our gearboxes for all industrial sectors, we ensure that they continue to provide the basic materials for our daily lives. Above all, our innovations ensure that they can do this in an increasingly energy-efficient way," said Evertz. Habeck was able to see this for himself

Habeck becomes a Flender expert Minister Habeck was impressed by the technology and the dimensions of the gearbox production in Voerde. On average, three to four wind gearboxes leave the plant every day bound for the onshore and offshore wind farms. In the case of the offshore giants, the gearboxes from Voerde currently reach power classes of up to ten megawatts, are several meters high and weigh up to one hundred tons. "I'm learning a lot here. These technologies are the prerequisite to reach our energy transition targets and they are a masterpiece of engineering," says Habeck. During the tour of the plant, Flender employees

+ ...before he uses a crane to insert the central planet carrier of a real gearbox

+ Flender engineer Sabrina Sperl explains the test procedures to the minister at the large 17-megawatt test stand. All drives are tested under nominal load before they leave the Flender factory.

+ Assembly foreman Benedikt Bauhaus explains to Minister Habeck how the gears are inserted into the 120-ton gearbox of a cement mill at a height of several meters.

+ Flender CEO Andreas Evertz (left) and Lars Wiegemann (right), COO of Flender's wind brand Winergy, give Minister Habeck a tour of the Flender plant in Voerde.

when he climbed the stairs of the assembly platform of a gearbox for a cement mill. At a height of several meters, Flender assemblers use a crane to insert the gears into the 120-ton gearbox.

the global environment. This is a major threat to our industry," the Flender CEO said.

New waterfront site needed

As the minister and Evertz sat down for the final photo in a large 10-megawatt wind gearbox, Habeck said, "To reach our targets in the energy transition, we need value creation in our own country, and we need to involve existing companies like Flender. I very much hope that the measures we have put in place for the rapid expansion of wind power will keep a lot of value creation here."

For the ever-growing offshore drives, the expected market growth also brings new challenges. These will soon no longer be able to be transported by road, so Flender is on the lookout for a manufacturing site on the water to be able to supply offshore wind farms by ship. "I hope that we will find a good solution in a timely manner," says Flender CEO Evertz. Then Minister Habeck could send out even more and larger drive trains made in Germany with his signature.

Evertz is hoping for further support from politicians to strengthen Germany as a business location. "Energy prices are not allowing us to operate competitively in

Further information is available on the Internet at www.flender.com.

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Food safety solution MEGALINEAR FC For Megadyne, global leader in the field of Power Transmission and member of AMMEGA Group, food safety is of the utmost importance to the health of all consumers and viability of businesses dealing with food. Hence, the company has broadened the MEGALINEAR FC (Food Contact) range of belts introducing new profile options to increase the application possibilities in food processing.

Designed specifically for food processing and packaging industries, MEGALINEAR FC is produced with food contact approved materials, according to FDA and European EU 1935/2004, EU 10/2011, EU 174/2015; it’s manufactured in T5/T10 pitch without gap in between the teeth to avoid food contamination.

What’s more, our smooth FC, no gap belt in T5 and T10 pitch can be additionally customized with cleats according to your specific need. Contact our experts to know more about MEGALINEAR FC! By working together, we can raise your capabilities, implement best-in-class food safety practices, and help you ensure, and enhance, your food safety conveying performances.

This advanced FDA synchronous range of belts meets the criteria where food contact is required, ensuring maximum reliability and total hygiene without compromising your performance. MEGALINEAR FC, in fact, matches the power and precision for synchronous conveying (balanced tracking, low running tension, and low vibration) and guarantees excellent resistance to chemicals and corrosion, making it the perfect choice for wet and dry food contact processing.

Food Safety First: Megadyne Unyielding Promise Founded in 1957 in Mathi (Italy), Megadyne has grown to become a Global Leader with a manufacturing and sales presence throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas. Clean, safe and resistant to oils and fats, our food belts are suitable for contact with all kinds of food products and designed for all types of food processing processes: from bakery to fruit and vegetables, from confections (including chocolate and candy) to seafood and fish.

MEGALINEAR FC is now available in a wider variety of backing profiles, for all kinds of food processing and packaging conveying applications: Smooth, Longitudinal Ribbed, Transversal Ribbed, Noppen Oval, Roof, Spike Small, Spike Large, Truncated Pyramid, Truncated Cone, Lamella.

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Couplings & Shaf Collars

+ Ruland zero-backlash jaw couplings are commonly used in medical, semiconductor, test and measurement, and robotics, due to their ability to dampen impulse loads in start-stop applications

Solutions from Ruland: Jaw couplings for start-stop applications Ruland zero-backlash jaw couplings are a three-piece assembly designed to accommodate high acceleration and deceleration curves that result in peak torque. Jaw couplings are ideal for systems that experience hard starts, hard stops, or reversals, including in medical, semiconductor, test and measurement, and robotics applications.

+ Ruland curved jaw coupling on shaft

Ruland’s balanced jaw coupling design consists of two hubs and an elastomeric insert known as "the spider." The hubs are machined through a proprietary process that creates a curved jaw profile, enabling a press fit with the spider for zero-backlash operation. Start and stop applications in servo motor drive systems will often experience high peak torque loads caused by inertia, friction, and high acceleration/ deceleration rates. The spider dampens these impulse loads to minimize shock to the motor and other sensitive components. Spiders are available in three durometers – 85 Shore A for greatest dampening, 92 Shore A for a balance of dampening, torque and torsional stiffness, and 98 Shore A for a small amount of dampening and the highest torsional torque and stiffness.

significantly reducing maintenance costs when compared to coupling styles that require complete replacement. All Ruland jaw couplings are RoHS3 and REACH compliant. Fully custom jaw coupling designs are available for users seeking special materials, sizes, or specifications. Jaw couplings are part of Ruland’s complete zero-backlash coupling line, including rigid, bellows, disc, beam, oldham, controlflex, and slit couplings. Full product information, 3-D CAD files, and additional technical specifications are available at ruland.com.

About Ruland Ruland Manufacturing Co., Inc. is a privately owned family company founded in 1937. Ruland has carefully and responsibly manufactured high performing shaft collars, rigid couplings, and motion control couplings for the past 40 years. Ruland’s product line was recently expanded to include a variety of machine components from select manufacturers that align with Ruland’s performance and quality standards.

Jaw couplings offer a high level of customizability by allowing users to combine clamp and set screw hubs with various bore options, including inch, metric, keyed, and keyless bores, with sizes from 1/8 inch to 1-1/4 inch and 3 mm to 32 mm. They are considered failsafe as the interlocking hubs provide direct power transmission for controlled shutdown if the spider fails. Replacing the spider restores the original performance characteristics of the coupling,

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Applied Motion Products Inc. launch new servo drives, motors and more for AGV and AMR applications – available from Mclennan

Recently announced by Applied Motion Products (AMP) and available in the UK and Europe with full support from Mclennan, a new range of 48 VDC brushless DC servo motors with durable 16-bit magnetic encoders and compatible high-current single/dual axis drives are aimed at AGV

and AMR applications. These new AGV industry related products are the first of a range standard and application customised components from the leading USA motion systems manufacturer and will be followed by higher power single and dual/multi-axis drives, integrated motor/drives, AGV motion controls, bespoke wheel, and hub drive assemblies as well as mounting and suspension mechanics and more.

With CANopen, Modbus and CiA301/CiA402 compliancy – prerequisite features for the AGV industry - the new MBDV servo drive range has a 20A continuous/60A peak performance rating, a complement of digital IO and optional braking & regen controls plus safety features including E-stop and STO (SIL2) compliance. The new SM series brushless DC servo motors, available in 400 W and 750 W models, provide energy efficient usage for battery powered vehicles and are available with optional electromagnetic brakes and are IP65 rated. In particular the highly durable magnetic encoder is especially suited to AGV applications; a 1000-line optical encoder is also available. Commissioning these components is made easy thanks to AMP’s Luna configuration and

programming software which includes an auto-tuning function for highly accurate PID loop control as well as tools for monitoring up to four channels including a scope function, editable parameter tables and more. As an exclusive distribution partner for AMP, the leading USA motion components manufacturer, Mclennan provides comprehensive application support from initial project development through to series supply. For complete details on AMPs new range of AGV and AMR related components and systems, or for information on Mclennan’s broad range of stepper and servo-based motion and mechatronics components and systems solutions, call +44 (0) 1252 531444, email sales@ mclennan.co.uk or visit www.mclennan.co.uk.

Industrial powertrains that drive endless potential The new Regal Rexnord introduces engineered-to-order industrial powertrains, delivering power for the most demanding of applications

It took the combined strengths of our new company to develop complete industrial powertrain solutions, custom designed and built for applications across the full spectrum of horsepower and torque. From start to finish, Regal Rexnord™ electromechanical industrial powertrains are designed, configured, integrated and optimized for your unique applications, opening the door to new ideas and unlimited possibilities.

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Bison® Introduces All New Gen 2 SANIMotor®

Enhanced, next-generation SANIMotor® significantly reduces lead time of innovative product.

Bison® - an AMETEK business., a leader in the power transmission industry, has enhanced its innovative SANIMotor® line of products. These design changes maximize throughput and reduce lead times while maintaining the robust features that have established SANIMotor® as a leading product in the market.

1-800-282-4766.For more information about Bison®, visit https://www.bisongear.com

About Bison® For more than 100 years, Bison®, An AMETEK company, has helped OEMs differentiate their products by developing robust, flexible and durable blowers, motors, pumps and gear motors under the brand names – Bison®, Lamb®, Nautilair ®, Prestolite Motors, ROTRON ® Regenerative Blowers, ROTRON® Transportation and Windjammer®. Our engineering experts understand technical challenges and can provide OEMs so much more than an off-the-shelf part. We are a true technology partner, offering customizable and collaborative fluid-moving and power transmission solutions. Bison® has worldwide sales representative support, research facilities and four manufacturing sites in the United States, China, and Mexico. The company has locations in Kent, OH and St. Charles, IL, which are home to state-of-the-art engineering laboratories that help customers expedite agency certifications, performance testing, prototyping and more.

In Bison®'s newly enhanced SANIMotor®, all the original exterior dimensions, performance specifications, certifications, mounting holes, and power cable connections remain the same. In addition to the IP69K rating, all exterior components are manufactured from 304 stainless steel. The output shaft is also 304 stainless steel and supported by sealed ball bearings. Moreover, the gearmotor’s laser marked permanent nameplate meets extreme washdown rating. While retaining its primary features, the enhanced, nextgeneration SANIMotor® has new part numbers. A chart is available at www.bisongear.com with old part numbers alongside corresponding new part numbers. For any questions about these products, please contact Bison® at

Software

Lenze relies on the FVA-Workbench for technical sales With the expertise of a systems provider, Lenze works for and with customers to develop high-quality mechatronic products, powerful hardware and software automation systems, and digitalization services in fields such as big data management, cloud or mobile solutions, and design software for the Internet of Things (IoT). As challenges increase across the mechanical engineering sector, it is essential to be able to rely on capable partners where necessary and focus on core competencies.

A scalable toolbox forms the basis for an efficient value creation chain

Shared databases are a central component for efficient work

Modular systems are a popular solution for manufacturing industrial gear units, as they allow customers to choose from a wide range of options. Configuration tools enable sales personnel to assist customers with the selection of suitable components. This not only simplifies the sales process, but also leads to more efficient production. Development engineers have clear guidelines on which to base new products, which leads to better planning and faster implementation. The use of common parts can reduce effort and save money, as components can be manufactured in large quantities and reused in different products.

At Lenze, the catalog is configured as a shared database for development and sales. Technical sales personnel use intelligent features to select suitable motor-gearbox combinations and run calculations based on customer-specific operating data. This provides obvious added value for the customer. Service lives, safeties, and expected loads can all be determined in a short time. Maintenance of the underlying database and the use of simulation tools make it possible to quickly and easily perform technical calculations without having to rely on a central calculation department. In less than a minute, the customer is provided with a data sheet which includes reliable statements about the gearbox based on these technical calculations.

These days, a catalog is much more than just a printed work or a configuration tool. Increasingly, it serves as a company’s treasure chest. Thus, it is essential that everyone involved has appropriate access to data and is able to export it in a suitable format. Product development must be able to add and modify products, and modular designs must be exported so that they can be used as a basis for customizations. Sales personnel access the product catalog via a configuration tool, working together with the customer to determine optimal solutions. Calculations which consider specific operating loads can be used to help the customer identify variants which best meet their specific needs. The customer is provided with reliable figures which can be used to compare different drive variants with each other. The calculation models are automatically generated from the catalog database.

Product development manages the database in the background, adding new products and creating models for automated calculations. A similar gearbox can be loaded from the database as a starting point and modified as needed. This is particularly important, as it ensures that customized products comply with the catalog standard, and that all calculations are uniformly configured. Automatic model generation also leads to enormous time savings for product development. New products and variants are the result of careful optimizations, especially with regard to the microgeometry design, as this has a significant influence on the characteristics of the final gearbox. Care must be taken to ensure that all relevant loads are considered in order to obtain an efficient, low-noise gearbox with a suitable load capacity. The FVAWorkbench’s powerful reporting system helps users to clearly and easily interpret the results.

The FVA-Workbench is Lenze’s tool for electromechanics

More automated calculations Modular systems are revised at regular intervals, whether this is due to market or customer requirements, or new research results that are available in the FVA-Workbench. An entire series, and potentially all installation positions, are often calculated during such a revision. This quickly results in a large number of variants, all of which must be calculated correctly.

The FVA-Workbench’s extensive automation options can replicate simple tasks or complex processes. Data can be imported or exported, and calculations can be parameterized and started. The system is designed by engineers for engineers so that automation can be easily implemented without additional skills. The FVAWorkbench fits perfectly into Lenze’s configuration and design tool environment.

In this case, all relevant models can be exported from the Lenze product database for mass calculation. This level of automation makes catalog revisions quick and easy, including evaluation of the calculations. Manual maintenance of tables is no longer required.

An intuitive user interface is also available for new product design. It can be used to design, modify, parameterize, and calculate new gearboxes. The parametric construction of the model makes it easy to make modifications.

These days, Lenze rarely relies on manual gearbox optimizations. In many cases, expertly designed automated processes are used for variations. Defining modifications to the model in advance saves manual configuration time. Calculations can be processed and evaluated quickly. As a consequence, the number of calculations is constantly increasing. Companies are often faced with the challenge of how to reduce calculation times. The FVA-Workbench offers a wide range of time-saving mechanisms which are continuously adapted to industry requirements.

In addition to a large number of standard load capacity calculations for a wide range of drive components, simulations are also available for noise behavior, loss behavior, and local loads. Even complex geometries such as casings can be considered in the calculation. With its roots in Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V. (FVA), users of the software can be assured that all calculations have been compared with bench tests and verified by the best universities in Germany. Lenze has been involved in FVA’s research activities for over 50 years, and is active in the board of directors. Frank Maier, Chief Technology Officer of Lenze Drives GmbH and FVA board member, summarized this commitment as follows: “Lenze’s customers value reliability. Using the FVA-Workbench for technical sales makes it possible to save time and money with automation in product development, while also ensuring calculation quality.“

Conclusion With the FVA-Workbench, Lenze has a powerful tool for quickly and easily performing all gearbox development tasks. The high level of automation is crucial for productivity and makes it possible to use calculations in sales discussions. Catalog databases are maintained which are directly linked to these calculations.

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eMobility Solutions

Arnold Magnetic Technologies Provides Solutions for Electric Transportation Holistic solutions from rare earth supply chain stability to custom motor design optimization and assembly

Arnold Magnetic Technologies Corporation (“Arnold”), a subsidiary of Compass Diversified and leading global manufacturer of high-performance magnets and more, highlights its design optimization and manufacturing capabilities for electric motors and their applications. Arnold presents customers with answers to electric transportation’s most pressing design and manufacturing challenges. One of which is electrical motors’ high-power density challenge.

Electric motors for traction drive motors typically demand higher power densities than regular induction motors used in the industrial market. This leads transportation motor designers to use a permanent magnet based topology. Permanent magnet electric motors rely on rare earth metals to generate that power. The availability of these materials relies on uninterrupted supply chains in a select few parts of the world. Arnold’s permanent magnets include RECOMA® 35E—the world’s most power-dense Samarium Cobalt (SmCo) magnet. It is specifically created for the most demanding environments, including high speed (100,000 RPM+), high temperature (above 200°C), and highly corrosive environments, as needed in the aerospace, motorsports, and industrial sectors.

of the electric train, they’ve been innovating to bring customers the highest-grade materials and service. Today, they work with their customers to pioneer electric propulsion systems for space, air, watercraft, motorsport vehicles, and heavy equipment.

Arnold offers a broad-based, ITAR & DFARS defensecompliant source of supply for Samarium Cobalt and neodymium iron boron (NdFeB or “neo”) magnets used in electric motors. Also, Arnold’s recent partnership with Cyclic Materials of Kingston, Ontario will provide another supply source for these critical resources. Arnold and Cyclic Materials are contributing to the domestic economy by creating the world’s first circular supply chain for rare earth materials through reclamation.

From R&D to production, Arnold’s research and development teams offer their expertise on businesses' future electrical transportation projects. For more information on Arnold’s electric motor capabilities, visit: www.arnoldmagnetics.com/electric-motors/

Through complete system integration, from prototype to production, Arnold’s materials can be tailored to specific application needs. Utilizing high-performance permanent magnets and manufacturing techniques, like composite encapsulation, Arnold can provide high-efficiency, lightweight designs without compromising other requirements.. Arnold’s electric rotors, stators, and motors are built to withstand the most grueling applications.

About Arnold Magnetic Technologies Based in Rochester, NY with an operating history of more than 125 years, Arnold is a leading global manufacturer of engineered solutions for a wide range of specialty applications and end-markets, including aerospace and defense, general industrial, motorsport, oil and gas, medical, and energy. From its Technology Center and manufacturing facilities located in the United States, the United Kingdom, Switzerland, and China, the company produces engineered magnetic assemblies in addition to high-performance permanent magnets, precision foil products, and highly loaded composites that are mission critical in motors, generators, sensors, and other systems and components. Based on its long-term relationships, the company has built a diverse and blue-chip customer base totaling more than 2,000 clients worldwide. For more information on Arnold, visit https://www.arnoldmagnetics.com

In applications where high power density is a must, efficiency must be maximized. Arnold’s other products include precision rolled thin and ultra-thin metals which help customers achieve efficiency gains in their motor and transformer designs. Arnold’s materials offer more efficient use of electrical steel, resulting in higher power density and energy savings. For insulation purposes, Arnold’s non-grain oriented electrical steel, Arnon®, offers the thinnest insulating layers with the lowest eddy current losses. Together, these elements maximize efficiency. Arnold has long played a pivotal role in the electrification of transportation. Since the invention

Industrial Energy Efficiency

New report of COP28 highlights the essential role of energy efficiency in meeting net zero targets 58

+ 10 mature, scalable energy efficiency actions can deliver 4 gigatons of carbon savings annually – 11% of total emissions – by decade’s end + Actions also show energy efficiency’s financial upside: annual cost savings of $437 billion by 2030 + Published by the Energy Efficiency Movement and supported by leading global industrial players including ABB, Alfa Laval and Microsoft

Mike Umiker, Managing Director, Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM).

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has made clear that renewables alone will not be enough to meet the aims of the Paris Agreement. Improving energy efficiency, particularly within industry, will play a huge role under the IEA’s 1.5°C-aligned net zero scenario. Indeed, the IEA refers to energy efficiency as the “first fuel” of the energy transition.

discussions that will be looking at solutions on net zero targets. The IEA has said that net zero will require a doubling of the rate of progress on energy efficiency and a tripling in annual efficiency-related investment. To that end, we are furnishing executives with data and insights to help build their companies’ business cases for energy efficiency improvements,” said Mike Umiker, managing director, Energy Efficiency Movement. “The report demonstrates how investments in efficiency can serve as a valuable hedge against energy and carbon price volatility, while making a true, needle-moving impact on emissions. Energy efficiency is industry’s biggest emissions ally this decade.”

Doubling energy efficiency by 2030 could cut greenhouse gas emissions by almost a third compared to today’s levels, according to the IEA.[1] Therefore, there is an urgent need for industry to make more and better use of the mature, scalable technologies at hand. The Energy Efficiency Movement (EEM) is a global forum consisting of more than 400 organizations, from 36 countries, that shares ideas, best practices, and commitments to create a more energy-efficient world. Published today, the EEM’s new report, “The Case for Industrial Energy Efficiency,” sets out the potential economic and emissions gains associated with smarter use of energy by industry.

Ten key energy efficiency actions The new guide builds on the EEM’s 2022 publication, “The Industrial Energy Efficiency Playbook,” which established 10 key actions industrial and commercial organizations could put into practice quickly to lower energy bills and reduce carbon emissions. The new guide groups the 10 actions in a strategic framework divided into three pillars:

“This is our contribution to the upcoming COP28

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Building an efficiency foundation by carrying out an energy audit, ensuring assets are dimensioned correctly for the tasks they need to carry out, and bringing connectivity to industrial infrastructure Driving efficiency returns through activities such as installing high-efficiency motors, using variable speed drives, electrifying industrial vehicle fleets, maintaining efficient heat exchangers, and replacing fossil fuel heating with heat pumps Gaining efficiency insights by deploying smart building management systems and making data management itself more efficient by using cloud technologies

industrial heat pumps (18%). In addition to the new guide for executives, more detailed, downloadable economic and climate models are available for the individual actions. The results for emissions reduction, cost savings, and gross domestic product (GDP) growth presented in the report are based on modeling commissioned by the EEM from Development Economics, an independent economic impact assessment provider. From May to October 2023, Development Economics undertook rigorous modeling of the economic and emissions outlook for each action in the guide. This modeling incorporated the best available data and included input from subject matter experts at leading industrial players including ABB, Alfa Laval and Microsoft. Expert advice was also provided by the IEA.

For each action, the carbon savings, and where applicable, the financial benefits, are quantified. Total carbon savings from the 10 actions amount to roughly 1.5 gigatons in 2024, rising to 4 gigatons by 2030. These estimates are based on midpoint scenarios, yet still equate to an 11% reduction in annual global carbon forecasts by 2030 (using the IEA’s “Stated Policies Scenario” as the business-as-usual baseline). Using the report’s more ambitious scenario, the 2030 savings could reach 5.3 gigatons, or around 15% of total emissions that year. For the five of the 10 actions where financial savings can be meaningfully calculated, industry could be saving $172 billion a year in 2024, and $437 billion annually by 2030 (mid-range scenario).

The Energy Efficiency Movement is a forum that brings together like-minded stakeholders to innovate and act for a more energy-efficient world. Through innovation, the sharing of knowledge and insights, adoption of available energy-efficient technologies, smart investments and the right regulations and incentives, we can optimize energy efficiency and accelerate progress toward a decarbonized future for all. The Movement was launched by ABB in 2021 and has received a positive reaction throughout industry, with more than 400 companies joining as of 2023.

The three actions with biggest impacts are connecting physical assets through the Internet of Things (33% of total emission savings), smart buildings (19%), and

More information can be found at www.energyefficiencymovement.com

Shims & Shaf Alignment

+ With its M-Tech® shim ranges, MARTIN addresses all users for whom the alignment, levelling and compensation of shafts, bearings and units is part of their daily business.

The Next Level in Shaft Alignment Shims Customized shim assortments from MARTIN simplify alignment work

Wherever precise alignment, levelling and compensation of shafts, bearings and machines is required, the shims of the M-Tech® product line from MARTIN prove to be real problem solvers. Assembled in robust transport cases with standard assortments or as a world first in the form of non-standard sets, they offer a great deal of scope for process and quality optimization, especially in the commissioning, assembly and maintenance of drive systems. Up to 780 shims with thicknesses from 0.025 to 2.0 mm are available. 64

+ Christoph Martin, CEO at Georg Martin GmbH

With our M-Tech® ranges, alignment is child's play. Drive shafts can thus be optimally aligned, which has a positive effect on the bearings of the aggregates and significantly reduces downtimes. What once began with classic, vacuum skin packaged motor shims has now developed into a comprehensive portfolio of precision shims, which are provided to customers in M-Tech® branded or individually equipped special cases. This refers to the M-Tech® range of shims from MARTIN, which play a central role in aligning drive shafts or compensating for height differences between motors and drive units. For many manufacturers and users of drive systems, they have become an indispensable element of quality assurance during initial setup as well as

maintenance, repair and servicing work. They make a valuable contribution to process optimization, especially when shafts or entire drive trains need to be aligned to the hundredth by means of high-precision laser sensors. "With our flexibly applicable M-Tech® shims, alignment becomes child's play. Drive shafts can be optimally aligned, which has a positive effect on the roller bearings of the units and significantly reduces downtime - that is the primary goal of our shims," says Managing Director Christoph Martin.

type PET registration plates (laminated, manually peelable) weigh only a few grams.

+ Part of MARTIN's M-Tech® case program are single-grade refill packs for all

registration elements of the M-Tech® and Laminum® HP families. Figure 5: The M-Tech®L

+ MARTIN shim type M-Tech®-P (stainless steel, edge-welded) with foil thicknesses between 0.1 mm and 0.025 mm.

Standard or customized

shims made of stainless steel. The individual layers of multilayer shims are stamped to a very high quality and lie press on top of each other, giving them high compressive stiffness. In addition, MARTIN shims are designed to avoid undesirable spring pack effects. A non-standard assortment case can also consist of M-Tech®L (multi-layer laminated, manually peelable) and M-Tech®S (solid) plastic shims weighing only a few grams. In this case, the user can work with lighter shims and benefit from the special advantages of polymer shims: Corrosion resistance, electrical insulation or vibration damping.

The current range of M-Tech® shim assortments from MARTIN includes five transport cases with standard assortments, two cases labelled "light" and one empty case with free slots for individual selection. All standard assortments are assembled ready for use with steel shims of the type M-Tech®S (solid, stainless) in ten graded material thicknesses from 0.025 to 2.00 mm. The refill packages offer additionally 3,00 mm shims. Depending on the model, the cases contain between 380 and 780 shims with edge lengths of 50, 75, 100 or 125 mm and can weigh up to 26 kg. The refill packages comprise additionally the 200 by 200 mm shim contour. Hence all standard ranges cover a wide range of typical alignment and levelling work.

Shims with a big effect Above all, the use of the multi-layer non-standard M-Tech® shims supports the implementation of lean manufacturing concepts. "Instead of many individual shims, a multi-layer non-standard shim in combination with, for example, one or two solid standard shims is then sufficient to align a position. The fitter therefore does not have to keep an oversized case with standard assortment and does not have to struggle with its heavy weight," says Christoph Martin. On special request, MARTIN also realizes the shim assortment cases in the customer's branding. For several years now, the company has been supplying

Lighter and smaller are the "light" cases, which offer a smaller number of special steel or polymer shims. Because of their special equipment, MARTIN calls them Non-Standard ranges. They consist of 165 shims each with edge lengths of 50, 75 and 100 mm. In this version, the cases weigh a maximum of 8.9 kg. If taken as a Non-Standard kit in a polymer version the weight is only 2,6 kg. A Non-Standard range is, for example, a combination selection of edgewelded, multilayer M-Tech®V and solid M-Tech®S

+ Laminum®HP3 peelable aluminium registration plates made from 25 µm and 50 µm thin films.

a manufacturer of laser alignment systems, for example, with customized complete solutions consisting of individual shim sets in transport cases with a customer-specific look.

In addition to the above, MARTIN also realizes special solutions in small batch sizes as drawing parts. More information can be found at www.georgmartin.com

In order to also give users of its M-Tech® range cases the opportunity to quickly replace missing or used shims, MARTIN keeps a large portfolio of single-grade refill packs on hand. They are available for both standard and non-standard assortments. Exclusively available as refill packs are peelable shims of the types Laminum®HP3 (wrought aluminium alloy) and HP1 (stainless steel).

+ Ring-shaped shim made of brass: On request, MARTIN also realizes shims as customized special solutions in small batches.

+ New on MARTIN's website: videos on the selection and use of the M-Tech® shim ranges. All images: Georg Martin GmbH

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NORD: Drives for all crane applications Crane tasks require special drives: Loads must be safely lifted, precisely positioned and gently set down, also with simultaneous movements of cranes and trolleys. NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has the right drive solutions for this.

For all types of cranes and load ranges – whether building, bridge or floating cranes, NORD offers perfectly matched drive components from a single source: gear units, industrial gear units, electric motors and drive electronics. The flexible NORD modular system allows for the configuration of the optimum drive solution for various requirements of crane applications. All of them allow for energy efficiency and precise positioning, and are easy to service and maintain.

drives for crane applications is further improved. The installation space is used optimally, making it possible to reduce the weight of the drive by up to 60 percent.

Particularly robust UNICASE housing All NORD gear units are constructed to the particularly robust UNICASE design, which pays off with heavy loads and harsh environmental conditions. They are machined in a single step. This is why all bearing seats are manufactured to a high standard of precision and exactly aligned to each other. This way, the susceptibility to errors decreases and the gear unit’s service life increases. By integrating the bearing points in a single housing block, there are no sealing surfaces that are subject to torque and radial loads.

MAXXDRIVE® industrial gear units With output torques of up to 282,000 Nm, the MAXXDRIVE® industrial gear units are suitable for large lifting hoists with heavy loads. “Together with frequency inverters and motors, our modular MAXXDRIVE® industrial gear units form a powerful drive system that combines power and intelligence“, emphasises Jörg Niermann, Head of Marketing at NORD. The MAXXDRIVE® industrial gear units offer various individual options and industry-specific special solutions. For smaller lifting gears, the comprehensive NORD geared motor portfolio comprising parallel shaft, bevel or helical geared motors provides the perfect drive solution.

More heavy-duty applications NORD also offers powerful and reliable drive systems for other heavy duty applications such as lifting hoists, positioning units and lifting tables as used with material handling of metals or paper, and in container storage systems. For prospective customers, the industry experts from NORD DRIVESYSTEMS develop tailor-made drive solutions for cranes, depending on their individual requirements. They competently support with design, commissioning and service.

Particularly for lifting gear applications in cranes, NORD also developed the MAXXDRIVE® XD series. Thanks to the extended centre distance of the gear unit, the economic and tailor-made dimensioning of lift

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To maintain a competitive advantage, companies seek reliability, quality, and value from the bearings they purchase. Therefore, a bearing manufacturer is crucial to operational success in every industry. However, the danger of choosing a producer that offers lower-quality products due to multiple factors is real. This article shows the particularities of a safe choice in the industrial landscape, ensuring organizations make informed decisions for their bearings' needs. Quality and dependability

Integration with technological advancements

At the heart of a successful partnership lies a commitment to quality. Premium bearings manufacturers invest in research and development, conduct rigorous testing standards, and consistently deliver quality products. Dependability, both in product performance and service delivery, builds the foundation of trust necessary for longterm business relationships.

In an era of rapid technological advancement, producers who keep pace with emerging trends and integrate these innovations into their bearings help their clients stay ahead in their respective markets.

RKB - reliability, quality, and value Known for quality and reliability, RKB has all the necessary traits for a trusted partnership. With transparency, tailored solutions, and technological advancements, RKB offers bearings that align with the needs of the market. Choosing RKB means opting for a partner that not only understands the demands of the industry but also provides a robust foundation for success and growth.

Transparent and ethical practices Transparency and ethical business practices are essential for bearing manufacturers. Those who maintain clear communication regarding their manufacturing processes, material sourcing, and compliance with international standards ensure their operations align with the values and regulations of their clients.

Leveraging decades of experience, RKB possesses the specialized knowledge and skills required to design and produce industrial bearings from 1 mm bore diameter to over 2.000 mm outer diameter. With a global distribution footprint reaching over 70 countries, RKB provides value-driven solutions characterized by impressive operational adaptability, top-tier services, huge stock reserves, quick shipping times, and the hallmark quality expected of a premium-bearing provider.

Tailored solutions and support Adaptability to customer needs is essential. Manufacturers that offer tailored solutions backed by technical support and comprehensive after-sales service demonstrate their commitment to meeting client expectations.

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Stainless Steel Bearings

The Evolution of Stainless Steel Bearings

Corrosion can be a significant issue for industries operating in damp and salty environments. To fight this, our team of dedicated engineers has developed the SP Series, designed to provide an improved level of corrosion resistance.

A Step Forward in Manufacturing Excellence What sets the SP Series apart is not just its corrosion resistance but also its enhanced mechanical resistance, an attribute that is crucial for high-load operations and impact situations. At the core of the SP Series is a specially heat-treated steel that showcases a surface hardness decreasing gradually towards the centre. This unique configuration gives our new line of bearings a commendable degree of mechanical resistance, particularly during impacts or high-load operations. As a result, the SP Series brings added durability to our range of solutions.

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New Performance Possibilities The launch of the SP Series signals an evolution in our product range. It encapsulates the Swiss quality and performance we strive for while incorporating improvements that can enhance the operational capabilities of businesses. Our SP Series bearings not only promise to withstand tough conditions but also to support businesses in optimizing their production. They are designed to fit seamlessly into your operations, enhancing overall efficiency and performance.

The SP Series Commitment The SP Series, designed to meet global industrial requirements, marks a significant step forward in our journey to provide superior bearing solutions. It is not merely a product, but an embodiment of our commitment to delivering improved quality, durability, and performance to our clients worldwide. As a specialist in the bearing industry, we are committed to providing solutions that meet the challenges of an ever-changing industrial landscape.

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With the SP Series, we are just getting started on this path. The future promises exciting possibilities, and we look forward to being a part of it. Book a call with one of our experts and find out how we can help you optimise your solutions.

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Custom Bearing Manufacturing

NES Bearing Company continues to answer call Customer service at heart of NES’ custom bearing production

OLEAN, N.Y – It was a normal Wednesday morning at NES Bearing Company. The coffee was still hot, the lathes were turning, orders were being shipped. And then the phone rang. NES (Napoleon Engineering Services) was asked by a long-time customer to perform a condition analysis based on photographs, which ultimately led to the following question: “How quickly can you make a new cage (for this particular bearing)?” This was a long-lead material item for which there’s only one source in the world and a current lead time of approximately 8-12 weeks.

At most other bearing manufacturers, the customer would have faced a lengthy, drawn-out process or been turned away entirely. At NES, however, that call – answered within two rings – was sent directly to the chief engineer, who inquired with the nearby vice president of operations about the availability of that stock. The latter provided the piece within minutes along with confirmation that the project could be completed within a few days.

indeed different. It’s at the core of the Olean, New York-based company’s identity. “We’re right here, we’re one point of contact for our entire operation,” said Chris Napoleon, NES’ chief engineer. “The manufacturing plant is 50 feet from the office in which this conversation took place. The people that make things happen from a design, manufacturing and even stock inventory standpoint are within arm’s reach – not in another state, another country or another continent.”

True, in this case, there was an element of luck involved that the material was readily available. But that’s not the story here. The point is that NES was able to take quick action so that this customer could make an immediate decision about how it was going to proceed. In this way, NES Bearing Company is

NES REMAINS bustling internally. The company completed a 22,000-square-foot addition to its campus in 2022. It’s in the process of

Bearings SPECIAL EDITION

becoming compliant with AS 13-100, a supplemental standard to AS-9100, to meet the special additional requirements of certain companies. It continues to boast North America’s largest independent bearing inspection and testing facility. And yet, “we can be reactive so that our customers can make a decision in real time,” Napoleon said. “That’s powerful.”

Customers often have advanced expectations for quality needs that NES fulfills related to traceability, including the need for approved suppliers for raw materials and special processes, such as heat treatment, platings and frozen processes. Additionally, NES incorporates material readiness reviews, utilizing people from multiple disciplines for print and process router approval to ensure accuracy and efficiency of the manufacturing process. Currently, it’s working on meeting the specific AS 13-100 standard for aerospace customers such as Honeywell and Rolls Royce. “Our goal is to say what we do and do what we say,” Napoleon noted. “And then we repeat that.” It’s all in the name of meeting the highest level of product reliability.

As such, NES has a more personal, and perhaps unparalleled, relationship with the customer experience. Those with whom the company works are going to know right away if help can be provided, and in what ways. In terms of custom bearing manufacturing, the difference between Napoleon and others can be found in five key characteristics: Special features, unique materials, optimization, traceability and short lead times. Of these, traceability plays a pivotal role.

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NOW IN its 26th year, NES Bearing Company continues to provide a range of services, from custom manufacturing to testing and inspection. It’s heightened its presence in the aerospace industry and grown its source qualification inspection (SQI) program to bolster its reputation as world inspection leaders. NES’ constant, however, is the production of standard, high-precision angular contact and split-inner ring ball bearings. And at the root of the manufacturing side is meeting specific customer requests – faster, in a more streamlined fashion and to the best of its ability.

A customer might have a general idea of what it needs, Napoleon said, but until one reviews that gameplan with a specialist in the custom bearing manufacturing field, there may be something missing or a feature that is not manufacturable. Say, for instance, that a customer desires an anti-rotation or puller groove feature on a bearing. The requirement of an additional spec shouldn’t delay the design work or impact lead time. That’s because what might be a challenge for others is commonplace for NES. Napoleon has a standard in place that allows it to create that design with minimal extra effort. In this way, NES Bearing Company can “plug and play” with several requests. Its message to potential customers is as straightforward as the process: “We know what works. Leave it to us.”

Global lead times continue to rise. NES’ mission is to assist customers in reaching the shorter lead time requirement they need or expect, provide the bearing they may not be able find elsewhere and answer that phone call within two rings. It’s what sets the company apart from others.

“We’re going to help align things so that the shortest distance from start to finish is a straight line,” Napoleon said. “We’re going to try to minimize the effort to get you what you need.”

NES can help enable customers to move closer to the proverbial finish line by being able to meet each of those five characteristics: Special features, unique materials, optimization, traceability and short lead time.

Courtesy of J.P. Butler, Marketing Coordinator, Napoleon Engineering Services.

“All of this is hard work, that’s why the other guys don’t do it,” Napoleon noted. “Our particular skill is determining what the customer really needs and creating a solution with efficiency in each of those areas.”

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Cylindrical Roller Bearings

Premium quality in NBI Cylindrical Roller Bearings NBI bearings continues with its line of evolution and improvement to meet the market needs. To that end, NBI develops premium quality Cylindrical Roller Bearings (CRB) Enhanced + for different applications and industrial solutions.

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NBI maintains the same manufacturing parameters of its well-known ENHANCED+ line of cylindrical roller bearings (CRB). The main benefits of the CRB NBI Enhanced+ bearings continue to be based on the usage of premium steel and optimized heat treatment. This line shows great advantages, such as improved dynamic load capacity. In consequence, the working life of the CRB increases and the friction and operating temperature are reduced. Those improvements make downsizing possible and, therefore, an overall cost reduction.

CRBs are available in multiple designs, series, varieties, and sizes where the main differences are the number of roller rows and inner/outer ring shoulders, as well as cage designs and materials (polyamide, steel, one-piece brass ....).

The inner design has been improved to increase strength, maximize capacity, and optimize rolling profiles. This makes it possible to minimize wear and to improve performance at high loads. In addition to that, the manufacturing of internal tolerances is tighter and provides better surface finishes.

The CRBs of NBI are high precision and much more efficient. They are capable of supporting high radial loads and with great resistance to rapid accelerations and at high speeds, thanks to the linear contact between rollers and raceways.

Types of CRB developed by NBI There are several types of NBI CRB Enhanced+ specially designed and developed according to its usage and application

Single-row radial cylindrical roller bearings with cage, all range of non-locating, semi-locating and locating configurations. Double-row, high precision cylindrical roller bearings with cage. They are used as nonlocating bearings for machine-tools spindle support. Full complement cylindrical roller bearings, designed cage-free to accommodate the maximum possible number of rollers to maximize dynamic load capabilities. Sealed and pre-greased, double-row full

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complement cylindrical roller bearings with a two-piece inner ring with three integral flanges held together by a retaining ring, in order to facilitate handling and assembly. This is a bearing especially intended for sheaves’ support, with proved performance in the field. Four-row and six-row cylindrical roller bearings, with machined brass or pin-type cages. These are used in heavily loaded applications, as in steel rolling mills and roller presses for cement and minerals processing

Thrust cylindrical roller bearings. These are separable thrust bearings that operate in one direction only and have much higher load carrying capacity characteristics compared to axial ball bearings.

NBI offers tailor-made solutions to our customers to suit their specific application requirements. NBI has the capability to make advanced computer simulations and analysis, design and manufacture high quality, cost effective and reliable bearing products for optimal machine performance.

NBI Enhanced+ CRB solutions for use in segments and applications with specific requirements Enhanced+ CRB are designed to perform in today's increasingly demanding industrial environment. NBI's standard and customized range provides the highest level of performance and reliability to meet the specific needs of our customers. The Enhanced+ CRB have an improved design that offers customized solutions for segments and applications such as gearboxes, power transmissions, construction equipment, lifting industry, rail industry, spindle machine tools, among others.

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NBI's standard and custom range provides the highest level of performance and reliability to meet the specific needs of our customers.In addition to that, the optimized cages, are made of steel, brass, or polyamide, depending on their properties (mechanical strength, elasticity, high temperature resistance, speed...) and the different heat treatments applied in NBI laboratories, increase the performance of the NBI Enhanced+ CRB line. The design and development carried out by the design and application engineering departments allows the

production of CRB using the most advanced European technology and first quality raw materials. The CRB line is available from 8mm ø inner ring to 1,600mm ø outer ring in our plants in Spain, India, and China, fulfilling the highest quality standards. In short, Enhanced+ CRB are premium quality cylindrical roller bearings with the ability to adapt and evolve with the market.

+ Examples of NBI customized cylindrical roller bearings solutions

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Sheave bearings for dredging and under-water operations

NBI CRB for planetary gearbox

With proved efficiency in offshore applications, NBI’s proprietary CE05 coating is an extremely thin anticorrosion coating consisting of an electroplated coating and a chromate passivation that ensures long term protection of bearing metallic surfaces against corrosion.

NBI cylindrical roller bearing Enhanced+ ensure high capacity and long life, operational reliability, minimum maintenace, cost and space saving. CRBs are ease of assembly, less invetory, reduccion of stress between pin and carrier and ability to operate under extreme enviromental conditions.

NBI CRB Enhanced+ advantages: + Significant increase in operating life compared to uncoated bearings + Long-term prevention against rust penetration under the seals + Normally supplied with special water-and oxidation-resistant grease and seals for extreme environments + Fully interchangeable with standard bearings with same boundary dimesions

And also due to NBI designs our customers obtain other benefits: + Improved wear and contamination resistance + Improved bearings service life, thus + improving equipment reliability + Reduces unplanned dowtime, + preventing production loss + Lower operating temperature at higher speed + No requeriment of frecuent maintenace

NBI CRB for sheave support NBI double-row, full complement CRB Enhanced+ with maximum load carrying capacity, included providing outstanding operational reliability and superior performance for cable sheave applications due to: + + + + +

High steel cleanliness and refined micros-tructure promoting enhanced fatigue life and ability to operate under extreme conditions Optimized internal geometry profiling the contact surfaces (rollers and/or raceways), reducing the internal stress due to misalignment or high load operation Contacting seals, made of engineered polymers, providing efficient protection against dust, contamination and splashed water. Two retaining ring grooves in outer rin Anti-corrosion coating available upon request

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Aerospace Application

Spherical Plain Bearings Excel in Landing Gear Applications In the Aerospace industry the importance of landing gear maintenance can never be overestimated because the components and systems must operate safely and efficiently in the most demanding and often, extreme conditions – every time. Regarded by some aviation experts as ‘mechanical marvels’, landing gear is a ‘big deal’, with initial sales in the global market valued at 10.79 Billion USD (2021) and predicted to grow to 22.90 Billion USD by 2030 (fortunebusinessinsights.com). Furthermore, aerospace landing gear maintenance represents around 20% of total aircraft maintenance costs because it directly impacts safety, reliability and performance, where even minor defects or failures could lead to catastrophic consequences.

harness the full potential of a bearing’s performance and safe operation, as the consequences of a poorly installed bearing could be far reaching. This applies to initial installation into an airframe assembly, a main shaft on a jet engine, or a suspension system.

Regular and precise maintenance ensures that all components are in optimal working condition, minimising the risk of malfunctions, accidents or downtime, because in an industry where safety, precision and consistency are paramount, proper maintenance procedures are ‘non-negotiable’. These procedures also extend the operational lifespan of expensive equipment and help to reduce operational costs.

Precision bearing specialists CARTER MANUFACTURING are approved aerospace bearing suppliers to industry leading landing gear manufacturers and are accredited to ISO9001 incorporating the requirements of AS9120 with flow down from AS9100. Carter also offers the full range of UNASIS Aerospace Bearing Tools, giving customers the ability to correctly install bearings, first time, every time.

Bearings are an essential component in todays’ landing gear systems and correct installation is critical to

With a comprehensive range of tools in stock, along with the ability to work with a customer to design

bespoke tools for one-off applications, UNASIS cater for all Aerospace bearing tooling needs. The UNASIS installation, removal and testing tools are proven to optimise the installation of bearings, resulting in both cost and time saving benefits.

distributed evenly across the landing gear components. Articulation – Landing gear components need to articulate or pivot to accommodate the various angles and forces encountered during take-off, landing and taxiing. Spherical plain bearings allow for this, enabling the landing gear to move in multiple directions, while maintaining structural integrity.

Due to the extreme loads and forces occurring in landing gear systems, spherical plain bearings are an ideal option and are typically larger than in other aerospace applications, which can also present challenges in tooling design. Many of the larger landing gear applications require the tooling to be portable – without compromising tool performance and often cannot be mounted in a pillar drill, or drill press to install, or replace the bearing. Therefore, portable tools have to be utilised, similar to avionics and aircraft wing repairs that standard MRO tools are used on.

Shock Absorption – During landing, aircraft experience significant shock loads as they touchdown on the runway. Spherical plain bearings help absorb and dampen these shocks, reducing the transmission of impact forces to the rest of the aircraft structure. Corrosion Resistance – Aircraft often operate in challenging environmental conditions, including exposure to moisture, salt and other corrosive elements, which is why spherical plain bearings are typically made from corrosion resistant materials.

Attention to detail is critical so careful consideration of all aspects of tooling design, such as the number of cutting teeth, their profile in our portable cutting tools and for our swage tools we may increase the number of rolling elements due to the larger circumferences of the bearings used. Tooling must also be as user-friendly as possible, so we generally design with the focus on the end-user to ensure that tools can be used with just a single fitter / operator.

Weight Considerations – As in many engineering applications, engineers and designers are always looking to minimise the weight of system components to improve energy-efficiency and performance. Spherical plain bearings are chosen for their ability to provide the necessary load-bearing capacity, whilst keeping weight to a minimum.

As the preferred choice for most landing gear systems, it’s important to understand why spherical plain bearings are the best option:

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Load Distribution – Aircraft landing gear must support the entire weight of the aircraft. As an example, an Airbus A320, one of the Worlds most used aircraft has an approximate take-off weight of around 77,000 kg. This is obviously a substantial load and spherical bearings are designed to handle both radial and axial loads ensuring that the weight of the aircraft is

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Overview of Bearing & Power Transmission industry investments and partnerships Company acquisitions, joint ventures, business and technology partnerships are all ways to grow the company in terms of size and know-how and to introduce new geographic markets and/or product types. M&A deals with Mergers (Mergers) and Acquisitions (Acquisitions) of companies. ICT Advisory Division assists clients of bearings, bearing components and ball screws industries in the design and execution of these extraordinary finance transactions aimed at fostering the growth or enhancement of the company, offering the support of a specialized team with many years of experience. Here below a short description of main currently open projects is reported. 95

Bearings Distributors specialized in serving heavy industries (Large Chinese Bearings company looks for acquisitions in USA and Europe)

Bearings Distributors specialized in ball bearings market (Group of 5 manufacturers looks for acquisitions/partnership in Europe)

Our client is a very large Chinese company manufacturing roller bearings and components. Within a structured plan of further expanding its presence on export markets, the company has instructed ICT M&A team to identify at least two distributors in USA and in Europe to be acquired to support its continuous sales growth.

Our client is a Trust consisting in 5 bearings Chinese companies specialized in producing mainly deep groove ball bearings, from miniature to large ones, with an aggregated yearly turnover of about 80 million Euro and proven track of solid results. The client is interested to acquire even a minority share of one distributor in Europe that is specialized in serving ball bearings applications and that is interested to reinforce its products portfolio with high quality and competitive bearings covering the whole range. The ideal target distributor is located in any of the industrialized countries in Europe, has a strong sales and application engineers’ team and is mainly serving OEM customers. The current yearly sales of distributor should be minimum of 4 million Euro. The investors are available to consider option of

Ideal target distributors are strong in serving cylindrical, taper and spherical roller bearings to heavy industries like steel mills, mining, paper mills and oil & gas industries. Excellent marketing and sales capabilities are a must, while the current yearly sales should be ideally above 10 million Euro/US$ per each distributor (Ref. number 23WO_UE).

partnerships based also on exchange of shares with their manufacturing companies in China (Ref. number 23SS_MT).

company growth in the medium-long term. Interest is for companies located in Europe, Northern and Southern America and in India and producing one or more of following products: + Ball and roller bearings (with special interest for niche products of automotive, railways and industrial sectors); + Ball screws; + Bearing components (balls, rollers, cages) (Ref. number 23FN_COS)

Planetary Roller Screws Manufacturers (Bearings Multinational company interested in acquisition or joint-venture) Our client is a very large bearings company interested to expand its manufacturing products portfolio. Within a structured plan of reinforcement of its linear bearings division, the client aims to acquire totality or majority of shares of a reliable manufacturer of planetary rollers screws. Ideal target company has strong competences in both design and production of linear bearings, with yearly turnover between 5 and 50 million Euro. Located in Europe or in America or in Asia, the target company has ambition to enter a larger organization with global presence and well recognized brand (Ref. number 23UO_PRS).

Bearings and Ball Screws Manufacturing Companies (Investors are looking for acquisition and/or joint ventures)

Please get in touch with ICT M&A team for any of the above projects of interest. ICT guarantees maximum discretion in managing expressions of interest. Interested companies are requested to write directly to m&a@consulting-trading.com (mentioning in the subject of e-mail the reference number of the project) or to call at +39 (0)121 376811 to plan a dedicated meeting or video-call.

On behalf of 4 different large clients, the M&A advisory team of ICT is interested to get in touch with manufacturing companies of bearings and ball screws industries who are interested to consider to sell 100% of shares or to enter in joint venture with aim to boost

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can be customized to meet everyone’s exact needs. The LUBExpert Implementation Master Class covers all the essential knowledge you need to implement a world-class bearing lubrication program using the LUBExpert acoustic lubrication solution.

Every organization is unique, with its specific requirements and challenges. That's why SDT Ultrasound Solutions offers a training program that

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Understanding lubricants Grasping ultrasound fundamentals Operating UAS3 (theory and practice) Mastering the LUBExpert logic Utilizing the LUBExpert in a practical setting Gaining valuable fieldwork experience Reviewing and interpreting results

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Modules to Suit Every Stakeholder The modular approach ensures that every team member involved in lubrication gets the right expertise. Whether you're a reliability engineer, member of the management team, part of the condition monitoring team, a lubrication technician, or a lubrication engineer, there is a module tailored to your needs.

Reliability Team Condition Monitoring Team Lubrication Technicians Lubrication Engineers

LUBExpert Strategist The Strategist module takes a comprehensive look at the lubrication strategy, implementation tips, and practical training on the Ultranalysis® Suite 3 software. Delivered in a 2.5-hour classroom session, this module equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to:

LUBExpert Advocate

The Advocate module is your essential first step in this exciting journey. In just 90 minutes, it provides you with foundational knowledge that encompasses the importance of lubrication, the role of conditionbased lubrication, and the significance of a LUBExpert strategy. By successfully completing an optional exam, you'll earn your LUBExpert Advocate certification, setting the stage for further advancements in your training journey. This module serves as a prerequisite for the Specialist and Strategist modules.

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Gather necessary data for informed decisionmaking Define intervals, alarms, and tasks Enforce and control discipline in your lubrication program Evaluate the performance of both equipment and lubricants Establish close cooperation with the Condition Monitoring team Overcome common obstacles in lubrication strategy implementation

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LUBExpert Specialist The Specialist module offers a more in-depth exploration of the Ultranalysis® Suite 3 software and its intricate intercorrelation with the LUBExpert device. Spanning 15 hours, this module combines classroom sessions and practical fieldwork, including hands-on experience at the plant floor. By successfully challenging the optional 2-hour exam, you'll earn your LUBExpert Specialist certificate, solidifying your expertise in this critical area. Throughout this module, you will gain proficiency in:

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Lubrication Engineers

Cultivate the Right Mindset for Success

By addressing these questions, we empower lubrication technicians to become the first line of defense, aligning lubrication practices with the evidence-based mindset shared by Condition Monitoring professionals.

To achieve true transformation, a change in mindset is paramount. As Heraclitus wisely noted, "Everything changes except change itself." To lay the foundation for successful implementation, it's crucial to challenge the status quo and embrace change. Bearing failures rooted in poor lubrication practices are costly and widespread. But if you don't assign a euro value to the problem, you won't find a solution. Lubrication is a top strategic priority, but it's often overlooked as a profession. Together, let's elevate the lubrication role, training, and culture.

A Comprehensive Diagnosis for Success The LUBExpert Implementation Master Class tackles common issues and provides the solutions needed to transform your lubrication practices. Join us on this journey towards lubrication excellence. Together with SDT, you can change the culture and mindset surrounding lubrication, minimize downtime, and maximize equipment reliability. Don't let bearing failures cost you more than they should. It's time to take control and optimize your lubrication strategy with SDT's LUBExpert Implementation Master Class.

Building a Strong Lubrication Chain Your lubrication practices are only as strong as your weakest link. The lubrication chain includes management, lubrication engineers/strategists, and lubrication technicians. Each link is equally important, and when any link lacks awareness or involvement, bearing failures occur. A breakdown in communication leads to lubrication collapse. A culture of awareness, ownership, communication, discipline, control, responsibility, and recognition is essential for lubrication excellence.

A Word from SDT This training course is the result of years of work in the field, problem-solving, failures, successes... in short, the collective knowledge of extremely passionate and dedicated people who proudly call themselves the SDT family. The benefit we want to bring you through this training is to gain knowledge and experience without having to make all the mistakes someone else has already made for you. The benefit WE want to bring you through this training is to learn from your success in the near future. And then there's the pleasure of sharing our passion with you.

Questioning the Approach Why do we lubricate the way we do? It's time to challenge traditional time-based approaches and assumptions-based methods. Accuracy in lubrication calculations depends on the quality of input data, often based on estimates. Wrong assumptions lead to costly errors. The time has come to shift towards an evidence-based approach in lubrication practices.

Contact SDT Ultrasound Solutions today to schedule your training and unlock the full potential of the LUBExpert Solution.

A Journey Toward Evidence-Based Lubrication Let's embark on a journey to implement a mindset that aligns lubrication practices with the principles of Condition Monitoring. Evidence-based lubrication is the answer, driven by three key questions: + + +

Does it need grease? How much grease does it need? Is the bearing better now?

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Magnetic Bearings

Finnish cleantech company SpinDrive raises €3.8M to cut industrial energy waste and pollution with magnetic levitation bearings

SpinDrive will use the funds to boost its global growth, helping industrial machinery manufacturers affordably achieve higher energy efficiency and productivity by providing a frictionless alternative to high-maintenance, oil-dependent, and energy-wasting bearing technologies. The company will also develop a new range of Active Magnetic Bearings for new applications.

LAPPEENRANTA, Finland (November 8th, 2023) SpinDrive, a Finnish company providing affordable active magnetic bearings for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), has secured a €3.8M Series A funding round. The round was led by U.S.-based, hardware companies-focused investor Rhapsody Venture Partners, with existing investors Innovestor from Finland and Born2Grow from Germany also participating. The funding will enable SpinDrive to ramp up its commercial growth and improve industrial efficiency in factories worldwide.

sensors to monitor system health and reducing overall equipment maintenance costs by over 80% . “We have seen increasing international demand for more energy efficiency and cleaner solutions in industrial production, and we are excited to build SpinDrive to meet those customer needs with our active magnetic bearing systems and controllers. With its specialization in industrial technologies and global reach into industrial companies, Rhapsody Venture Partners is an ideal partner for us, and we’re thrilled to be working with them,” says Nikita Uzhegov, COO and Co-founder of SpinDrive.

SpinDrive’s frictionless bearings are smaller, more energy efficient, and more affordable than its competitors. The bearings work through magnetic levitation, where there is no contact between rotating and stationary parts. No friction means no bearing maintenance for up to 20 years, even in high-speed applications, meaning high rotational speeds and energy efficiency without the risk of equipment downtime or maintenance breaks.

Furthermore, the bearings require no oil to work, eliminating the need for polluting lubricants from industrial production. EU factories consume 5 million tons of oil-based lubricants each year, and traditional bearing-based machinery suffers from high leakage and contamination risk. This lubricant-free operation makes production significantly more ecological. It also allows manufacturers to enter new markets, such as food, beverage, pharma, semiconductors, and hydrogen-based production, where hygienic, contamination-free processing is essential.

In striking contrast, traditional ball bearings in industrial high-speed applications have a 12-18 month maintenance cycle, requiring bearing replacement. SpinDrive’s bearings also provide condition monitoring and predictive maintenance of the whole machine, removing the need to install external

Another significant advantage is the energy-saving capability of frictionless bearings. For example, large

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machinery operating at 100kW to several MW requires considerable energy, and ball bearings limit machinery efficiency due to friction. Traditionally, OEMs’ use of AMB technology has been restricted by its size, cost, and complexity. By offering an affordable solution to overcome these limitations, SpinDrive’s AMBs and controllers enable manufacturers to reduce energy needs by as much as 15% by allowing increased rotational speeds in a vast array of systems beyond previously possible. This is a significant saving, as industrial electric motors currently stand for 46% of the world’s electricity consumption.

a massive area and provide a significant impact,” adds Janne Heikkinen, CEO and Co-founder of SpinDrive. The global bearing industry is currently worth €120bn. SpinDrive’s typical applications include turbo blowers, compressors, expanders, process machinery, flywheels, and energy recovery systems. High rotational speed yields high energy efficiency in transferring and compressing gases with turbo machinery, and frictionless operation cuts energy losses of spinning rotors. “We scour the world for great hard science breakthroughs and love innovations that sell. SpinDrive’s system is much cheaper and better than anything else in the market. We are excited to partner with the team and to help grow SpinDrive internationally. ” says Carsten Boers, Managing Partner at lead investor Rhapsody Venture Partners.

Improved energy efficiency is a key element in reducing industrial emissions. SpinDrive sees CO2 emission mitigation as one of its most significant contributions, and the company aims to help cut 500Mt of CO2 by 2050 annually by improving the energy efficiency of industrial machinery. New innovative technologies for fundamental machinery components, such as SpinDrive digital bearings, are essential in striving towards a carbon-negative future.

The company has raised a total of €8M to date from a syndicate of VCs and private investors, as well as public funding. SpinDrive has the most advanced control systems for active magnetic bearings, with customers in Finland, Germany, the USA, Denmark, France, Italy, China, and the United Kingdom. The company has offices in Finland and Germany. SpinDrive has seen significant improvements in efficiency in its cooperation with current clients, such as global pulp and paper vacuum solutions provider Runtech Systems.

“Climate change is the biggest challenge of our time, but we often get stuck thinking about technologies like carbon capture when it comes to CO2 emissions. Industrial production is a massive part of the world’s energy consumption and climate emissions, so we must create energy-efficient and clean components to turn this tide. By improving the energy efficiency in existing and new machinery, we tackle the problem in

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“Active magnetic bearing technology is a major leap towards more sustainable papermaking, with a very affordable total cost of ownership. 1 MW unit offers an unbeatable small footprint and material efficiency combined with low energy consumption over the

product's lifetime. We look forward to deepening our cooperation with SpinDrive and continuing the application of Magma AMB controller in other machine models,” says Ville Lahdensuo, R&D Director at Runtech Systems.

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Food & Beverage

Sustainable freshness protection for natural mineral water A noticeably longer sparkle: VILSA mineral water bottling plant relies on FreshSafe PET Plasmax coating technology from KHS for its non-returnable containers.

To date, the KHS coating of wafer-thin, chemically pure glass on the inside wall of PET bottles was primarily applied to improve the quality and shelf life of sensitive soft drinks and juice. VILSA-BRUNNEN Otto Rodekohr GmbH is now the first mineral water bottling plant to profit from Plasmax technology. With this, the family business is consistently investing in its product quality and the long-lasting freshness protection of its premium beverages – and in doing so is setting standards on the market.

With the new InnoPET FreshSafe block from KHS we’re now the first mineral water bottling plant to have the most innovative barrier technology available on the market – and thus the optimum packaging system for our valuable products.

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+ VILSA-BRUNNEN Otto Rodekohr GmbH is the first mineral water bottling plant to profit from Plasmax Barrier technology from KHS, enabling the German beverage producer to continue its drive for sustainability.

The mineral water VILSA extracts from deep underground in Bruchhausen-Vilsen in the German federal state of Lower Saxony is over a thousand years old and naturally pure. Thick layers of clay protect the deep spring water from environmental impact and pollution. Through sustainable water ‘harvesting’ the mineral water bottling plant ensures that this precious resource is used in moderation and with great care. The company owes a lot to its natural surroundings – and wishes to give as much back, it claims. For Henning Rodekohr, CEO of the VILSA Group and a representative of the fourth generation of the family firm, the long-term protection of his spring is a fundamental concern. Besides premium mineral water containing various levels of carbon dioxide, the product portfolio also includes fruit spritzers, soda pop and near-water beverages.

subject to the strictest threshold values and highest sustainability standards commonly applied on the German mineral water market. The bottler has also been provably climate-neutral since 2021. By actively promoting various sustainability measures in agriculture, in cooperation with local farmers VILSA helps to maintain a high quality of the soil and groundwater in the vicinity of its spring. This striving to protect the local environment ultimately triggered the bottler’s decision to switch over to KHS Plasmax coating technology for all non-returnable containers used to fill the VILSA brand.

From the spring to natural enjoyment – perfectly conveyed taste The advantages are obvious: FreshSafe PET combines the low weight and robustness of the plastic container with the much better barrier properties of the glass bottle. The tried-and-tested system protects the

All varieties of VILSA mineral water have been organically certified since 2021 and are thus

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+ The designs of the 0.25-, 0.5-, 0.75 and 1-liter bottles were already suitable for coating; only the largest and thus most challenging container holding 1.5 liters had to undergo minor changes barely discernible to consumers to ensure its vacuum stability during the process. This makes it the very first 1.5-liter FreshSafe PET bottle on the market.

bottle against oxygen pickup and carbon dioxide loss, which both extends the shelf life and increases flavor stability. Moreover, FreshSafe PET also provides a number of key positives when it comes to establishing closed recycling loops. Unlike PET bottles that contain additives to improve the barrier effect and shelf life, the KHS equipment permits full bottle-to-bottle reuse as the interior coating is completely washed off during the recycling process. “Our consumers know that in VILSA they get a naturally pure, premium mineral water. We thus aim to give each product the best possible packaging regarding quality and sustainability,” says Henning Rodekohr. “By only using FreshSafe PET for our non-returnable containers in the future, we’re consciously exploiting the benefits of glass in relation to freshness and shelf life. Our products are therefore more effectively guarded against external influences and their flavor is even better assured.”

Optimum product protection Characteristic for VILSA mineral water are its pH, natural ingredients and gentle mineral content. This makes it a sensorily demanding product, however, that reacts extremely sensitively to offflavors or sunlight. Thanks to the wafer-thin barrier

of chemically pure glass in the containers, VILSA’s natural taste is now protected against oxygen pickup and loss of flavor and CO2 for a considerably longer period of time. The PET material also loses none of its proven benefits, meaning that consumers profit from top product quality.

Proved sustainable and safe Back in 2019 the Lower Saxon mineral water bottling plant switched the material of all of its non-returnable bottles over to [r]PET. In adding coating technology to its plant engineering setup, the company is now continuing its drive for sustainability. Both the EPBP (European PET Bottle Platform) and North America’s APR (Association of Plastic Recyclers) have confirmed that FreshSafe PET is fully recyclable. The container’s suitability for use with foods has also been officially established by the US Food and Drug Administration or FDA, among other institutions. As the interior glass coating is less than 0.1 micrometers thick and chemically bonded to the inside wall, it is flexible. It cannot be accidentally removed or flake off when force is applied to the bottle, with the coating only separating off during the recycling process. As the coating is also completely transparent, the PET bottles retain their crystal-clear appearance.

+ Back in 2019 the Lower Saxon mineral water bottling plant switched the material of all of its non-returnable bottles over to [r]PET. In adding KHS Plasmax barrier technology to its engineering setup, the company is now continuing its drive for sustainability.

Intensive development process

Most innovative part of the system

The first coated bottles are now being distributed to retailers, with more and more consumers able to purchase the new style of packaging and test the noticeably longer fresh taste of VILSA beverages for themselves. The market launch was preceded by an intensive development process. Although a number of well-known bottlers of challenging sensitive products such as juice or carbonated soft drinks have relied on environmentally-friendly Plasmax barrier technology for years, its use for natural organic mineral water was new to the specialists from Dortmund. At a series of workshops on site the experts from KHS steadily worked to meet requirements in the runup to the launch of FreshSafe PET for all container sizes from 0.5 to 1.5 liters.

To start with, a latest-generation InnoPET Blomax stretch blow molder was installed that was combined with the barrier unit to form an InnoPET FreshSafe block during the later development process. Following preform infeed, stretch blow molding, cooling and transfer, the PET bottles are coated according to the PICVD1 method, a process first used in the pharmaceutical industry. Here, the containers are turned upside down and passed on to the coating chamber where a reaction gas mixture is introduced into the bottle in a fine vacuum and this subsequently transformed into a plasma state by microwaves. In this state silicon oxide – the chemically pure glass commonly found in most households – is deposited on the inside of the container. At VILSA bottles are stretch blow molded and coated at a maximum rate of 24,500 containers per hour. The most popular nonreturnable format is the 0.75-liter bottle.

Perfectly adapted recipe ensures high quality “We ran extensive simulations to effect an optimum separation behavior of the reaction gas in the coating process and thus achieve perfect distribution of the wafer-thin glass coating in the bottle,” explains Stefan Knappmann, head of Sales for Germany and Switzerland at KHS. “Our Bottles and Shapes specialists defined the exact recipe for each container size, product and carbon dioxide level.” “Our investment and trust in KHS thus take us a big step forward,” claims Henning Rodekohr. “We’re setting new standards on the market with respect to quality and sustainability.”

Pioneering achievement for premium beverages “With the new InnoPET FreshSafe block from KHS we’re now the first mineral water bottling plant to have the most innovative barrier technology available on the market – and thus the optimum packaging system for our valuable products,” smiles Henning Rodekohr. “We collect our water from its protected source deep under the ground in a way that’s sustainable and pass it on to our consumers in

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+ Henning Rodekohr, CEO of the VILSA Group (2nd from right), Stefan Knappmann, head of Sales for Germany and Switzerland at KHS (3rd from left), Joachim Weippert, VILSA’s head of Production and Technology (2nd from left), and engineers from both companies are very pleased about the successful project.

+ At VILSA a latest-generation InnoPET Blomax stretch blow molder was first installed that was then combined with the barrier unit to form an InnoPET FreshSafe block during the later development process.

a perfectly preserved state.” The plant’s personnel are still being trained and instructed by KHS employees on site, yet VILSA’s head of Production and Technology Joachim Weippert can already say that “The partnership with our colleagues from KHS has been and still is marked by a very high level of expertise and has proved extremely cooperative. The entire team got along very well throughout the entire development period, which is an important factor.”

Those involved at KHS are also extremely satisfied with the project and its outcome. “Once again, we’ve been able to demonstrate our expertise in PET and successfully implement a project together with the customer. This provides the perfect basis for future further developments in this field,” concludes Stefan Knappmann. 1

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PICVD stands for Plasma Impulse Chemical Vapor Deposition.

Robotics

Pick and Place: Precise to the point 3D image processing solution with 2D cameras, AI and robotics optimises the manufacturing landscape

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The manufacturing sector is currently facing a number of challenges. Technological change, pressing environmental issues and globalisation require a number of adjustments, such as investing in new technologies, conserving resources and optimising and securing supply chains. Globally operating companies have to face a changing environment and at the same time manage problems in supply chains. Shifting production back to the domestic market is increasingly an option. This requires not only resilience, but also compliance with strict environmental regulations and cost-efficient strategies to make domestic manufacturing competitive. Moreover, those who want to ensure the competitiveness of domestic production must overcome personnel bottlenecks. Automation through robotics has long since become the driving force here, and artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly taking on a key role. This technology is developing just as rapidly as the pressure for automation is increasing. In order to map production processes in one's own company with AI, the simplest possible AI integration and the shortening of training phases are already decisive factors.

This is where British start-up Cambrian Robotics Limited comes in with a fully AI-based solution for various robotics applications in manufacturing. It takes over fast bin picking or pick-and-place, the exact feeding of parts for machines as well as different work steps in material handling - for the benefit of more efficiency in assembly tasks or in warehouse logistics. The easy-tointegrate system consists of a module for robot arms, a computing unit with pre-installed intelligent software and a camera module, each equipped in series with two uEye+ XCP cameras from IDS. "The task of the cameras is to take a picture of the area with the objects to be handled. Based on the recordings, the software can analyse the scene and recognise where exactly the objects are located," explains Miika Satori, founder and CEO of Cambrian Robotics. Further processing of the images is carried out with the help of the heart of Cambrian Vision - a specially developed, self-learning software for predicting the position of the parts as well as their pick points. This takes care of the image matching on an AI basis, so that no classic 3D point cloud is needed.

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+ Two IDS cameras on robot arm provide images for fast and accurate further processing using intelligent software

Based on simulated data, the AI learns independently and locates the removal points and parts extremely precisely. The AI models for part recognition and communication with the robot are controlled by a powerful GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). And the software learns quickly: "With the Cambrian software package, pick points for new parts can be defined and the application configured within just two to five minutes," emphasises start-up founder Satori.

says Miika Satori, describing the special requirements for the cameras, which are an elementary part of the solution. "It's also super-fast, with an inference speed of less than 170 milliseconds, whereas it often takes more than 1000 milliseconds for comparable solutions." The fast calculation time allows cycle times of two to three seconds in a bin-picking setting. "This ensures efficient, precise and accurate execution in a single pass," Miika Satori underlines. This makes the One-Shot system currently one of the fastest AI image recognition systems on the market.

The associated camera module is equipped with two space-saving uEye XCP industrial cameras. "The two IDS cameras provide images of the object scene from different viewing angles according to the stereo vision principle. The challenge is to determine the position of the part to be gripped as accurately as possible from these images. This is again the task of AI," says Miika Satori. The combination of image acquisition, AI models and special image processing makes it possible to determine recording points and positions particularly precisely. "Standard CAD applications for 3D bin picking often use structured light or sensors to do this, projecting something onto the environment, creating a point cloud and then trying to find the part in it. Cambrian uses only two standard IDS industrial cameras instead of a 3D camera.

This is made possible not least by the SuperSpeed USB 5 Gbps cameras, which reliably deliver highresolution data for detailed image evaluations in any environment, explicitly in applications with low ambient light or changing light conditions. Thanks to BSI ("Back Side Illumination") pixel technology, the integrated sensor (1/2.5" 5.04 MPixel rolling shutter CMOS sensor onsemi AR0521) offers stable low-light performance as well as high sensitivity in the NIR (near infrared) range, so that the uEye XCPs deliver high-quality images in almost any lighting situation - with low pixel noise at the same time. With its compact, lightweight full housing (29 x 29 x 17 millimetres, 61 grams) and screwable USB Micro-B connector, the USB3 XCP is particularly suitable for use in combination with robots and cobots in the field of automation.

With an accuracy of less than one millimetre, Cambrian Vision is also much more precise than competing systems. "The system reliably detects a wide range of parts, including shiny, reflective or transparent components, where conventional machine vision systems often reach their limits. At the same time, it remains robust against external light conditions,"

Thanks to USB3 and Vision Standard compatibility (U3V / GenICam), the XCP cameras can be easily integrated into any image processing system and can basically be used with any suitable software.

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Camera uEye XCP - the industry's smallest housing camera with C-mount Model used: U3-3680XCP Camera family: uEye XCP

improving the quality of their products and the safety of their employees.

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+ A powerful CPU controls the AI models for part recognition and communication with the robot

"The use of AI in robotics is still in its infancy," says Miika Satori. Due to the growing demand, the development in the field of image processing with AI will be further advanced, cameras with higher data rates and faster and larger sensors will come onto the market, as well as further price-optimised models with reliable basic functions. "Industrial cameras are getting smaller and more affordable. This will enable even more applications. Our vision is to give robots capabilities on the same level as humans." By using AI-powered robots for mundane and repetitive tasks, human resources can be redirected to more creative, productive and valuable tasks.

The simple integration via the standard interface is particularly advantageous for Miika Satori: "Depending on the customer's requirements, we use other IDS cameras in our system. The standardised interface enables rapid deployment of a wide variety of uEye models." Compatible with popular lenses, a wide range of cameras from the IDS portfolio can be used as eyes for custom Cambrian Vision solutions, helping to maximise production performance.

The top speed, the particularly high light insensitivity and the wide component bandwidth that the system achieves thanks to the powerful IDS cameras and intelligent software make it particularly interesting for automation tasks in the production environment.

Client By combining robotics and artificial intelligence, Cambrian Robotics is developing a productive tool that replaces human hands in the manufacturing of products. With the help of intelligent automation, costs are to be reduced and people are to be given more time for meaningful tasks. Cambrian Vision is a fully AI-based solution for various robotics applications in manufacturing such as bin picking, assembly, feature recognition and localisation, pick and place, placement, wire harness and cable assembly.

Another key to efficiency lies in the uncomplicated integration of Cambrian Vision. The intelligent 3D vision system is ready for immediate use without any real robot training - a remarkable acceleration compared to conventional methods. Companies can therefore quickly reap the benefits of automation: They conserve resources and save costs by operating more efficiently, competitively and sustainably, while

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Industrial Components

Seco launches innovative solutions for optimized part processing To overcome various machining challenges and boost productivity, Seco has introduced new toolholders, PCBN inserts, round carbide inserts and extra-long solid carbide drills with enhanced versatility and tool life. These innovative products are aimed at applications ranging from general ISO turning to high-volume hard turning and deep hole drilling.

Cost-saving X-tra Long Solid Carbide Drills 40xD-60xD Manufacturers that drill holes at depths from 40xD to 60xD want to lengthen tool life and reduce tooling costs. New Seco X-tra Long Solid Carbide Drills provide more than 15% greater tool life than other extra-long solid carbide drills. Seco X-tra Long Solid Carbide Drills achieve fast, reliable performance in steel, stainless steel and

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cast iron, as well as good performance in Inconel®, titanium and hardened steel, all on standard machining centers. Unique tool geometry and coating eliminate chipping and sudden breakage while they minimize flank and center wear. A ground edge prep produces smoother cutting edges, greater evenness and closer tolerances than brushing. Seco X-tra Long Solid Carbide Drills maintain specified drilling depth after up to three reconditioning cycles.

CH1050 and CH2581 PCBN inserts for process stability

Better surface finishes with Seco-Capto MTM JETI Toolholders for general ISO turning

Two new Seco grades of PCBN inserts offer ideal performance in high-volume production of automotive and other industry components. The CH1050 grade is designed for finishing and the CH2581 for semiinterrupted cuts.

Seco have utilized their unique 3D-printed coolant clamp to deliver Jetstream Tooling® high-pressure cutting fluid directly to the cutting edge. With a range of single-screw coolant clamp options for specific applications and depths of cut, these toolholders provide fast setup and indexing, making chip control less of a challenge on 45° B-axis multi-tasking machines.

With a substrate grade and unique Seco nanolaminate PVD coating designed to achieve high surface quality requirements, CH1050 also offers high-accuracy edge prep through a new grinding process. Designed for extended tool life and lower cost per part, CH1050 promotes high output and reduced scrap or rework.

Seco-Capto MTM JETI Toolholders allow for the use of shorter tooling with greater reach, less overhang and reduced collision risk. The decrease in vibration and chatter improve machining results, even with materials that require high-pressure cutting fluid. The toolholder design also enables shops to optimize production and use the same machining tools on more than one spindle.

CH2581 achieves greater process stability and reduced tool breakage with a versatile, forgiving grade specifically designed for semi-interrupted cuts. Its high-accuracy edge prep and next-generation Seco PVD coating enable faster speeds and higher throughput for reduced part costs.

Seco innovation for production efficiency The recently launched tools, toolholders and chipbreakers move manufacturers toward better results easier, more quickly and with cost savings. "We're focused on developing new ways for our customers to solve age old problems while taking full advantage of their machine tools," said Mia Bökmark, Vice President Product Offer & Innovation at Seco. "We draw on more than 80 years of toolmaking experience to offer solutions for the real challenges in every shop."

MF2 chipbreaker on RCMT/RCGT round, positive-style ISO-turning carbide inserts with chip control Many round turning inserts suffer from poor chip control, but Seco MF2 chipbreaker on RCGT/RCMT inserts maintains favorable chip control at higher speeds and feeds, especially with dynamic turning. One series of stable, durable carbide round insert grades handles a wide range of turning operations from roughing to finish turning.

With its origins in Fagersta, Sweden and present in more than 75 countries, Seco is a leading global provider of metal cutting solutions for indexable milling, solid milling, turning, holemaking, threading and tooling systems. For nearly 100 years, Seco has driven excellence throughout the entire manufacturing journey, ensuring high-precision machining and highquality output.

Seco´s unique chipbreaker geometry and strong insert shape provide versatile, reliable performance in tough operations, including heavy intermittence and rough skin. In a general engineering environment with materials ranging from smeary low-carbon steels to stainless steels, titanium and heat-resistant super alloys (HRSA), these versatile inserts outperform pointed tools.

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On parts with wide, deep grooves, pockets or cavities - even in difficult-to-cut materials - MF2 chipbreaker on RCMT/RCGT inserts tackles complex parts with fast production.

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BEARING WORLD focuses on all facets of bearings and all involved components, with special emphasis on rolling bearings – in combination with or comparison to plain or magnetic bearings.

the conference for you to exchange your knowledge with the bearing community. It takes place from 25 – 26 June, 2024 in Würzburg. In technology, wherever there is movement, rolling element and plain bearings are essential. Bearings transmit operating forces between moving machine components – and therefore play a crucial role in the functionality, efficiency, and service life of the overall machine or system. The stresses on rolling bearings in particular are very high, and will continue to increase in the future. As will expectations of reliability. Therefore, appropriate bearing selection and dimensioning as well as the optimal design of the bearing environment are indispensable. This requires constant growth in expertise based on practical experience and scientific knowledge. Be part of it and submit today at bearingworld.org! Contribute to the program by providing your knowledge – and take advantage of the opportunity to share information! We look forward to receiving your proposals. The BEARING WORLD Program Committee

» Drive technology applications and challenges to bearings » Calculation and bearing dimensioning » Life and durability » Energy efficiency » Rolling bearing dynamics » NVH (noise, vibration, harshness) » Bearing damage » Protective seals for rolling bearings » Manufacturing aspects, tolerances » Validation » Lubrication » Lab testing vs. field performance » Smart bearings » Model-based systems engineering

Trade exhibition Offer participants additional information about your presentation at your company’s stand at the trade fair. Information on the exhibition can be found at bearingworld.org.

BEARING WORLD 2024

Program Committee

Scientific Board

Dirk Arnold, Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V. Dr. Viktor Aul, ZF Friedrichshafen AG Dr. Elmar Busche, Volkswagen AG Prof. Brigitte Clausen, Leibniz-Institut IWT Bremen Martin Correns, Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG Dr. Ralf Dinter, Flender GmbH Prof. Alexander Hasse, IKAT TU Chemnitz Prof. Georg Jacobs, MSE RWTH Aachen University Prof. Eckhard Kirchner, pmd TU Darmstadt Prof. Oliver Koch, MEGT University of Kaiserslautern Dr. Nadine Nagler, AB SKF Prof. Gerhard Poll, IMKT Leibniz University Hannover Dr. Volker Rombach, NTN Wälzlager (Europa) GmbH Prof. Bernd Sauer, MEGT University of Kaiserslautern Prof. Hubert Schwarze, ITR TU Clausthal Prof. Sandro Wartzack, KTmfk Uni Erlangen-Nürnberg Andreas Weber, Vestas Nacelles Deutschland GmbH

More than thirty renowned scientists from 11 countries from all over the world are gathered here. They review and evaluate the conference presentations before they are published in the Bearing World Journal. In addition, some of them will be available at the conference as moderators, speakers and discussion partners.

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.......................................... Industrial research and science in dialogue with practice – this is what makes the international FVA BEARING WORLD Expert Forum a special event you shouldn’t miss. Be there – whether as a speaker or participant. See you in Würzburg in 2024!

BEARING WORLD 2024 > INTERNATIONAL BEARING CONFERENCE

SUBMISSION CONDITIONS Please submit your abstract by 30 October, 2023 » Please use the online portal at bearingworld.org to submit your abstract. » The conference proceedings will be in English. » Presentation slides must be in English. » Each presenter will be allocated 20 minutes for presentation plus 5 minutes for discussion. » Participants will receive download links for authorised presentations after the conference.

Process All abstracts will be submitted to the Program Committee for selection.

Peer-Reviewed Bearing World Journal You can also publish your contribution as an extended paper in the “Bearing World Journal,” which will be published after the conference. Please select the checkbox in the submission form if you are interested.

Benefits for Presenters Key Deadlines Deadline for abstracts: 30 October, 2023 Submission of conference report: 30 April, 2024

Organisation

» Free participation in the conference » Free copy of the conference proceedings » Optional publication in “Bearing World Journal” » Free copy of “Bearing World Journal”

Head of Program Committee and Scientific Board, Editor of Bearing World Journal Prof. Gerhard Poll, IMKT Leibniz University Hannover

Location Congress-Centrum Würzburg (MARITIM Hotel) Pleichertorstraße 5 97070 Würzburg

Conference Organisation Dirk Arnold Michelle Broller T +49.69.6603-1632 T +49.69.6603-1189 dirk.arnold@vdma.org michelle.broller@fva-service.de

Technical Sponsor Forschungsvereinigung Antriebstechnik e.V. (FVA) Lyoner Strasse 18, D-60528 Frankfurt

Lena Bott T +49.69.6603-1597 lena.bott@fva-service.de

Organiser FVA GmbH, Lyoner Strasse 18, D-60528 Frankfurt More information at bearingworld.org

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To ensure that BearingNews and Motion+Drives magazines are doing their part to protect the environment, the parent company, iMotion Media, has developed a strategy to offset the carbon footprint of its printed magazines. The twofold approach includes a fully supported tree planting campaign in conjunction with each newly released edition, and the use of recycled paper in the printing process. Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword. Members of the globalcommunity have become increasingly aware of human impact on the environment. As a result, a massive movement is driving private sector companies to responsibly manage their environmental, economic, and social resources to safeguard the well-being of future generations. The term ‘sustainability’ encompasses a large swath of efficiency objectives that aim to go beyond the thresholds of carbon neutrality. Companies must fulfill further economic and social obligations by devising less wasteful practices. When discussing the printing of magazines, there is long-term value achieved by responsibly implementing environmentally friendly solutions associated with the use of paper. The paper industry has focused its efforts on the sustainability of raw materials, processes, and products. Highlighted

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