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Technymon expands its Fritex® composite bearing range. Why self-lubricating composites are gaining ground on rolling bearings in high-load, low-speed duty.
Digital twin technology for bearing selection: hype versus what buyers ask for
Digital twin technology in bearing selection promises more than it delivers for general industrial buyers. Where the tool actually adds value and where it does not.
Schaeffler’s Strategic Pivot: What the Move Into Robots and Defense Means for Bearing Buyers
Schaeffler is targeting humanoid robotics and defense as new revenue pillars. Here’s what the Big Four pivot means for bearing distributors and industrial buyers.
Bearing cross-reference software in 2026: what actually works on the floor
The honest take on bearing cross-reference tools in 2026. Where AI-first tools help, where they fail, and what European distributors actually deploy.
How Artificial Intelligence Is Revolutionising Mechanical Transmission Monitoring
AI is changing how mechanical transmissions are monitored. Here is the practical overview of capability, vendors and ROI in 2026.
Industrial IoT Sensors for Bearings: 2026 Buyers Guide
IoT sensors for bearing condition monitoring have become affordable mainstream products. Here is the 2026 buyers guide.
Why 65% of Maintenance Teams Will Adopt AI by Year-End 2026
Industry surveys show 65% of maintenance teams plan to adopt AI by end of 2026. Here is what is driving the inflection and what it means.
From Predictive to Prescriptive: Agentic AI Hits the Maintenance Floor in 2026
Predictive maintenance alerts you. Prescriptive maintenance acts. Here is how agentic AI is changing industrial reliability in 2026.