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  Istanbul, 28 May 2025 — The Bearing & Power Transmission World Meetings 2025 wrapped up with great success this week, bringing together professionals and companies from across the globe to shape the future of the industry. Held at the Pullman Hotel & Convention Center in Istanbul, the event welcomed participants from over 40 countries, representing the […]

  In this project, early bearing fault detection will be performed on two motors in a baby diaper production line using the SDT340 ultrasound device. The goal is to ensure planned maintenance through early detection of bearing faults, prevent equipment downtime on the production line, and reduce maintenance costs. The condition of the bearings will be […]

  According to customs statistics, from January to December 2024, China imported rolling bearings worth 35.19 billion USD, a 6.73% decrease compared to the same period last year. The import volume totaled 16.62 million tons, down by 9.14%. The average import price of bearings increased, reaching 2.12 million USD per ton, roughly four times higher […]

  How to specify and source bearings that don’t just “fit,” but promote patient safety, procedure effectiveness and device reliability. Engineering precision is an art of nuance — especially when it comes to selecting the right bearing for medical devices. What begins as a straightforward specification process quickly becomes a complex yet familiar puzzle of […]

  A Queen’s Award-winning company that supplies bearings worldwide is set to boost exports to South America after securing £500,000 from NPIF II – Mercia Debt Finance, which is managed by Mercia Debt as part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund II (NPIF II). Quality Bearings Online, which is based in Leeds, currently supplies manufacturing and engineering […]

  Ovako is pleased to announce the appointment of Larisa Gyllenrapp as Executive Vice President Global Sales for Ovako Group. Larisa will join the Executive Management Team and lead Ovako’s international sales organization with a focus on driving growth, strengthening customer value, and strengthening commercial execution across key markets. Larisa brings over two decades of global leadership experience […]

  HRB investigation leads to raid on supplier accused of distributing thousands of fake components Taizhou, April 20, 2025 – Chinese authorities have uncovered a major counterfeit operation in the industrial sector, as more than 3,000 fake bearings were seized during a law enforcement raid in Taizhou. The investigation, launched by Harbin Bearing Group (HRB), exposed […]

  Timken expands footprint in China with strategic investment in high-tech district Suzhou, April 13, 2025 –Timken has officially opened a new Groeneveld-BEKA (GVBK) manufacturing facility in Suzhou’s high-tech district, marking a significant expansion of its operations in China. The new plant will focus on producing advanced automatic lubrication systems, further reinforcing Timken’s commitment to serving […]

  Global brands respond to rising costs and policy changes as local market braces for impact Shanghai, May 11, 2025 – The Chinese industrial sector is experiencing a significant shift as several major international bearing and component manufacturers announce sweeping price increases, citing mounting geopolitical tensions and economic pressures. SKF (Sweden), NTN and NSK (Japan), and […]

  As the world accelerates its transition toward renewable energy, innovative collaborations are reshaping how we think about power generation. One such groundbreaking initiative is the Faroe Islands Space Program—an Earth-bound venture that leverages the Moon’s gravitational pull to generate clean electricity through tidal forces. At the heart of this project is the Dragon 12 […]