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White Etching Crack: NTN-SNR expertise at the service of the vehicle manufacturers

- Kaiserslautern (Germany) - Automotive Aftermarket - Markets

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At the Bearingworld Conference held in Kaiserslautern, Germany, on 6th and 7th of March, NTN-SNR presented a paper on the risks of White Etching Cracks (WEC) on the camshaft bearings in automotive engines. Many manufacturers are making increased use of this bearing application in engines as it offers reduced fuel consumption and CO2 emissions. Although several cases of WEC were observed while bench testing components, NTN-SNR showed that this failure did not occur in engines under real conditions. Read more


Interview: The strategic challenges facing NTN Europe's new headquarters

- Annecy - Corporate - Organisation

Work on NTN Europe's future head office, which is currently underway, has reached some key stages. The timber-frame structure is now complete, the roof has been laid and the indoor crane has been dismantled. The building is taking shape and the teams are due to move in mid-2026. … Read more

NTN Europe out in force at the 2025 Company Cup in Annecy

- Annecy - Corporate - Events

On 5th July 2025, NTN Europe teams took part in the Company Cup in Annecy, France's largest inter-company multi-sport challenge. It was a day of sport and team building that brought together more than 2,400 employees from 55 companies on the shores of Lake Annecy. Our… Read more