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There's a lot to consider when designing a robot for a cleanroom application. You're bringing together two genres of priorities, that of the robot; to be precise, smooth and long-lasting, and that of the environment; to prevent contamination in accordance with industry standards.
Read MoreThe Amazon Picking Challenge, set by global online retailer Amazon, challenged roboticists to create a robot that can pick and stow twelve products from a shelf, into a bag. The Shadow Robot Company, designer and manufacturer of state-of-the-art anthropomorphic robot hands, addressed the challenge with the help of precision bearing specialist, SMB Bearings.
Read MoreAlthough its history is deep, kinetic art did not establish itself as a major artistic movement until the last century. The term describes any creative medium that depends on motion for its effect — think weathervanes, wind sculptures and mobiles.
Read MoreTo advise manufacturers on best practice methods for selecting components for robots, we've published a whitepaper on Bearings for Robotics. The whitepaper is available to download here.
Read MoreWe have just announced our latest competition, calling for skateboarders to submit their trick videos on the SMB Facebook page. The winner will receive a one of a kind, hand painted, skateboard deck.
Read MoreJapanese bearing manufacturer, Sapporo Precision, visited its official UK distributor of EZO bearings, SMB Bearings, to celebrate a 30 year partnership.
Read MoreTechnology portrayed in Iron Man, the Edge of Tomorrow, and Avatar all show humans with superhuman abilities because of robotic add-ons. Here, we explain the importance of choosing specialised bearings and lubrication in robotic exoskeletons as the development into this technology advances in real life.
Read MoreIf you are looking to buy or relubricate a small number of bearings, then you will no longer need to spend money on bearings you will never use. SMB Bearings, is now offering a small batch relubrication service.
Read MoreSome pro-cyclists have turned to precision hybrid ceramic bearings for their low rolling resistance to give them a race day advantage over those who opt for all-steel bearings. Here, we explain this choice and explores the differences between full ceramic and hybrid bearings.
Read MoreWe’ve all tried it – carrying all of our shopping bags from the weekly food shop into the house in one go, just to avoid an extra trip out to collect the rest. Here, we explain a different kind of load – and how a bearings ability to deal with it can help maximise bearing longevity.
Read MoreBearings are available in a variety of materials, the most common being chrome steel and stainless steel. However, these materials are not always appropriate for applications across industries like the food and beverage or pharmaceutical sectors.
Read MoreNational Fishing Month has helped introduce nearly 300,000 people to the incredible sport of angling over the last 25 years. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director of bearing relubrication expert, SMB Bearings, explains why the best anglers should be equipped with very best bearings for their reels.
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