NSK is announcing its selection as part of a major research project funded by the Japanese Government's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The project will pursue research that enables the rapid large-scale deployment of floating offshore wind turbines in Japan.

When a steel mill was experiencing regular failures of the bearings on its pilger mill, the plant turned to the expertise and experience of NSK for a robust and economic solution. By recommending bearings with 200% more life than the units they replaced, NSK provided the mill with annual savings of €159,933.

NSK will begin providing rolling bearing data to MESYS and KISSsoft, two industry-leading companies that develop technical calculation software for engineers engaged in machinery design. The integration of NSK bearing data will accelerate the design process through quick and easy bearing analysis, reducing the time taken to select bearings.

NSK Italy was among the proud partner sponsors of the University of Padua at the XVIII edition of Formula SAE, a prestigious international motor racing competition for students. The University of Padua was up against 56 other teams in this year’s competition, achieving a number of impressive results with the help of high-performance bearings supplied by NSK.

At Agritechnica 2023 (12-18 November, Hanover, Germany) NSK will address a trio of hot topics impacting the agriculture sector: sustainable tillage, chemical-free weed control and the use of robotics.

When a major snack food producer began experiencing repeat failures of the bearings on its cutter lines, a switch to NSK Life-Lube^® housed bearing units delivered savings in excess of €130,000, primarily thanks to the elimination of lost production.

Following the completion of performance evaluations, NSK can now offer a broader range of anti-electrical-erosion technologies for eAxle bearings used on electric vehicles (EVs). Among the new options are over-moulded bearings and conductive brushes, elevating NSK's ability to meet diverse demands from automotive OEMs as they look to combat electrical erosion and, in turn, improve reliability and extend EV range.

A market-leading manufacturer of insulation products for the construction industry turned to NSK for help in solving repeat bearings failures on its band saws. Thanks to NSK’s intervention and subsequent bearing and seal proposals, the plant is witnessing impressive annual savings of €648,880.

NSK’s new ultra-smooth motion technology, developed for the company’s popular general-purpose NH/NS series linear guides, is the world’s first design of its type. Thanks to the use of elastic rolling elements, the patented technology achieves a highly consistent dynamic friction profile that is ideal for high-precision inspection and measurement equipment.

NSK is the only manufacturer to offer a complete development and supply service for the essential parts that machine tools require, including high-precision, high-speed ball screws.