White Etching Crack: NTN-SNR expertise at the service of the vehicle manufacturers
- Kaiserslautern (Germany) - Automotive Aftermarket - Markets
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
Back to school: NTN supports three student projects that drive innovation and industrial progress
- Annecy - Corporate - Organisation
By supporting ambitious student projects every year, NTN passes on its expertise, stimulates tomorrow's innovation and helps train the talent that will shape the industry of the future. These partnerships illustrate a deep-rooted conviction for the group: the future of industry depends on exchanges… Read more
WRC2 Rally: the Citroën C3 Rally2, a legendary car equipped with SNR wheel bearings
- Annecy - Automotive Aftermarket - Technology
For more than eight months, we have been following the incredible adventure of Sarah Rumeau and Julie Amblard, from the Iron DAMES team, on the tracks of the WRC2 World Rally Championship. Eight months of thrills, pushing themselves to the limit and sporting performances. But behind… Read more