Nachi-Fujikoshi has developed many high-operational bearings, such as ball screws for support bearings, TAF series, and vastly unique thin walled bearings and circular bearings in the industrial machines field. The TAF-X series now has been created by Nachi-Fujikoshi. These will have advanced load capacity in response to the industrial machines with complex levels of performance. Predominantly bearings for injection mold machines, the need for higher levels of performance in bearings is apparent. Increased speed and higher capacity are much needed along with Long life ball screws are in demand for ball screws in support of bearings.
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When it comes to the aerospace industry, finances play a significant role since most parts and components are expensive and must be certified. Many companies struggle to move forward with projects due to limited funding. Recently, the government of Canada provided a $283 million loan to Bombardier, which they will use for the 7000-business jet and C series aircraft programs. This funding will be allocated towards research and development for the new Bombardier Global 7000 business jet, scheduled for release within four years. It will also support marketing activities for their aircraft program and create several middle-class jobs, marking the beginning of a new generation of aircraft.
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SKF is a leading seal and bearing Manufacturing Company founded in Gothenburg, Sweden in 1907. SKF This Company is one of the best out there. They are always improving and are always open for new ways to make the company more modernized with the fast development of different technologies. In the past 18 months, they have invested a lot of money. In their last investment, they invested 17 million to be able to modernize their cylindrical roller bearing. This main investment was a big step for this company, this new investment will replace the old production channels and they will be replaced by an automated, world class technologies. It will also implement the most recent technologies within assembly, packaging and machining.
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Gregory Polek wrote an article for AIN Online talking about how GE Aviation has just recently completed its first round of ground testing for its GE9X development engine. This engine is considered to be the world’s largest commercial aircraft engine. When taking a look at the front fan, the engine has a diameter of 134 inches. On top of this, the turbofan can produce up to 100,000 pounds of thrust. The engine is planned to power the Boeing 777x which will be entering service in 2020.
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Manufacturing of the world’s bulkiest aviation craft has come back into action, it is continued by China. The An-225 Mriya aircraft, is originally produced by the Ukraine’s Antonov State. However, China Airspace Industry Group has sought out a compromise with the Ukraine to continue the An-225 with all property rights as well as now being transferred D-18T turbofan engines as well. An-225 was brought to life with the purpose of lugging Energia- the Soviet’s space program’s rocket boosters. It also had the purpose of transferring the Buran space shuttle. The An-225 forfeited its purpose as soon as the Soviet Union crumpled in 1991. Shockingly, this aircraft can carry up to 550,000 pounds, so as soon as its purpose was lost they gave it the job of hauling unbelievably big amounts of cargo.
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