(Nanowerk News) Mechanical systems in which moving parts come into regular contact are prone to damage due to the effects of friction. Researchers at Tohoku University have developed a contact control ...
A research team led by Prof. Tian-Bao Ma from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Tsinghua University has proposed a novel strategy to reduce friction and wear by inducing dynamic electronic ...
The new WON linear bearings from AutomationDirect are available in a variety of sizes. The WON linear bearings generate lower friction than comparable sliding bearings. With less friction to overcome, ...
Surface modification of medical devices allows manufacturers to maintain the mechanical properties of materials while adding specific functionalities at biological interfaces. This optimization is ...
Unplanned downtime isn’t just an inconvenience—it’s a costly disruption that impacts both productivity and profitability. As industries push for greater efficiency, the demand for industrial machinery ...
As a manager, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind of fixing processes, eliminating bottlenecks, and streamlining workflows. We focus on reducing friction—the things that get in the way ...