- In February 2024, Schaeffler launched its new-generation SmartCheck Sensor Bearings, featuring AI-driven predictive maintenance tailored for industrial applications
- In January 2024, Wafangdian Bearing introduced specialized sensor bearings designed for high-speed railway systems in China, enabling real-time monitoring of temperature, speed, and wear
- In September 2023, Schaeffler AG strategically expanded its product portfolio by launching new products in rotary table bearings, torque motors, and linear motors. This expansion features a variety of sizes for rotary table and rotary axis bearings, enhanced by the integration of bearing-mounted angular measuring systems. Additionally, the RKIB series of torque motors has been standardized and extended up to size 690, reinforcing the company’s ability to provide a comprehensive range of high-quality solutions
- In June 2018, SKF and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) began a three-year collaboration to study wind turbine drivetrains. As part of this project, sensors will be installed in the bearings to monitor the condition of the gearbox and shaft bearings. This initiative provides SKF with an excellent opportunity to demonstrate its expertise in the wind energy sector
- In January 2018, SKF partnered with Koncar KEV by signing an agreement to supply bearings, axle boxes, and related equipment for their newest low-floor electric and diesel-electric multiple unit trains
