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The Antikythera Mechanism: The World’s Oldest Computer

The Antikythera mechanism is one of those artefacts which has simultaneously baffled and fascinated archaeologists and engineers since its discovery. Recovered in 1990 by a group of divers, it took a...

Reducing CO2 Emissions with SKF StopGo

The number of vehicles on the road and congestion has steadily increased over the last decades and is set to carry on increasingly at a regular rate despite worries about environmental impacts and carbon...

The Influence of Roman Engineering on the Contemporary World

The Roman Empire is well known for its amazing feats of engineering, many of which have heavily influenced contemporary machinery.

SKF to increase prices from July 2012

SKF have announced that they will increase the price of their industrial product range from 2nd July 2012. The increase will be a non linear average of 7.3%. STOCK To ensure we fulfil your pre-increase...

Building A Ball Bearing - Part 3

We explore how ball bearings are made from the beginning in the third part of our series...

Building A Ball Bearing - Part 2

In part 2 of our series, we continue to look at the process which creates the amazing ball bearing...

Building A Ball Bearing - Part 1

The precision when it comes to manufacturing a ball bearings from the start of the process to the end of the process is astounding. Here's how they do it...

Belts & Pulleys In Engines

There are different areas in an engine where you would see belts and pulleys in action. These areas require the belt and pulley system to operate correctly...

The Differences Between Formula One And NASCAR Engines

One of the most debated issues is the difference between the engines, and power transmission, of the cars in each discipline...

The Use Of Pulleys In Lifts

Pulleys are one of the most common forms of power transmission, and are used in a variety of applications. Perhaps their most obvious application however, is their use in lifts.

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