NTN to mass-produce electrical pitting-resistant bearings for EVs and HVs in China On May 20, NTN Corporation announced that it has commenced efforts to establish a local manufacturing capability in China for its “Resin Mold Insulated Bearings” for e-Axles, a drivetrain unit of electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HVs), with a view toward future mass production. Amid the rapid expansion of EV and HEV markets in China, NTN aim...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/21

JTEKT develops new ball bearing for e-Axle; mass production to start in June this year; product supports world's highest speed of 40,000 rpm JTEKT Corporation (JTEKT) has announced that it has developed an ultra-high-speed rotating deep-groove ball bearing for e-axles for electric vehicles (EVs) and will start mass production in June. By optimizing the shape and material of its resin cage, it can handle 40,000 revolutions per minute, the world's ...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

MinebeaMitsumi to consider setting up new bearing plant in Cambodia for increasing demand MinebeaMitsumi Inc. (MinebeaMitsumi) announced its plan to dramatically increase its production capacity for bearings. Centering on Cambodia, which it positions as a strategic production hub, the company is considering locations for new plants. Demand is growing for applications such as AI data centers and automobiles, prompting the company to target roughly...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/14

automotive and electronics at Smart Plastics 2026. It will present an advanced EV steering motor insulation developed for a major automotive OEM. It is manufactured with Envalior’s Stanyl PA46 material, providing high heat resistance and class H thermal insulation. It will display a high-speed EV bearing cage made with Stanyl PA46. It is engineered to meet the higher torque, faster rotational speeds, and elevated temperatures of EV motors. It w...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/11

NRB Bearings, India approves INR 400 million land acquisition for capacity expansion On May 8, 2026, NRB Bearings Limited announced the approval of a land parcel acquisition of up to INR 400 million to support capacity expansion. The land acquisition is part of a broader capacity addition plan expected to add 17–25% higher volumes across various product families, depending on product mix, starting from FY 2027 (April-March). The expansion is dr...

News  Updated at: 2026/05/08

AUMOVIO partners with tesa on debondable adhesive solution for displays AUMOVIO SE has collaborated with tesa SE to develop a debondable adhesive solution for automotive displays. The solution utilizes an adhesive tape that is applied robotically. The bond is instantly load-bearing and can be integrated into existing production lines. It also enables selective detachment during production or service, allowing individual display assemblies to be r...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/22

eration e-drive system for heavy-duty trucks weighing from 18t to 49t, with an expected service life of 1.2 million kilometers and an expected maintenance-free mileage of 600,000km. The e-drive system has been optimized to address issues such as electro-corrosion, condensation, demagnetization, and bearing lubrication. It adopts active oil lubrication, front and rear inclined spraying, and dual oil filter designs, and comes with additional cleani...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/10

duled to begin in August, significantly expanding the company’s production capacity for high-grade thin sheets, including ultra-high-tensile steel sheets, for which demand is expected to grow for automotive use. The next-generation hot-rolling line is equipped with one of the world's largest load-bearing rolling mills. It significantly improves rolling controllability and temperature controllability. This line will significantly increase the pr...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/09

oth forward and reverse operation, as well as their high compatibility with collision damage mitigation braking systems. The newly developed product delivers high reliability through the use of new materials, and it also integrates the recirculation mechanism with the ball screw by applying NSK’s bearing manufacturing expertise. In addition, it contributes to the size and weight reduction of braking systems through functional integration with s...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/08

plant located in PILBA industrial park. The expansion was announced during a meeting between León’s economic reactivation authorities and company executives. Samtech specializes in forging technology for the production of key automotive safety and assembly components. Its main product is the hub bearing, a critical safety component that connects the wheel to the vehicle axle. From León, the company supplies markets in the United States, South...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/12

Kursk Bearing Plant, Russia launched production of bearings for GAZ, KAMAZ, and UAZ vehicles On March 3, the Industrial Development Fund (IDF) announced that Kursk Bearing Plant APZ-20 has launched serial production of import-substituting radial bearings for light commercial vehicles and trucks produced by GAZ, KAMAZ and UAZ. The annual output is expected to reach up to 500,000 bearings. The total investment in the project amounted to RUB 189 mil...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/03

KTM motorcycle, subsidiary of Bajaj group, India, secures EUR 550 million refinancing loan On February 27, Bajaj Auto announced that KTM AG, the Austria‑based motorcycle manufacturer and step‑down subsidiary, has signed a new EUR 550 million unsecured loan with an international banking consortium to refinance debt owed to Bajaj Auto International Holdings B.V. The five‑year facility, bearing interest in the low‑ to mid‑single‑digit r...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/27

Garrett Motion wins business for centrifugal compressor in China On February 20, Garrett Motion Inc. announced the first serial award for its oil-free, foil bearing-based centrifugal compressor by Chinese industry leader Cling for electric buses and trucks in China. This compressor will be integrated into Cling’s next-generation electric bus and truck HVAC systems, with expected start of production in 2027.  The compressor uses an ultra-high-s...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/23

Toyoda Gosei Nishimizoguchi Plant reaches waste reduction goal earlier than planned Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (Toyoda Gosei) announced on February 16 that its Nishimizoguchi Plant (Inazawa City, Aichi Prefecture), which designs and produces molds and equipment, has achieved its waste reduction goal ahead of schedule. The plant has reduced waste mainly water-bearing oil by 97% from the figure in the fiscal year that ended in March 2013 (FY2012). The ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/18

NRB Bearings, India to expand capacity with INR 700 million capex On February 9, NRB Bearings Limited announced that its Board has approved a capital investment plan of about INR 700 million to upgrade and expand capacity across multiple bearing product lines, including needle, ball, centre, thrust, rocker arm, taper roller, spherical roller bearings, shafts, and other special bearings. It mentioned that its existing capacity is almost fully util...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/11

ted the sale of its ContiTech business area, Original Equipment Solutions (OESL), to Regent L.P. The sale agreement was signed and announced on August 27, 2025, as part of the ContiTech group sector’s strategy to sharpen its focus on industrial customers. OESL develops and produces hose lines and bearing elements for combustion-engine and electric vehicles. The business employs around 14,000 people and generated around EUR 1.7 billion in sales ...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/09

a size that accounts for around 10% of its Japanese operations. Through integration with former Vitesco Technologies Group AG, Schaeffler put a system in place to enable the provision of a wide range of products such as motors, inverters, and control software. The company believes that by combining bearing and gear technologies it has cultivated over many years, it can integrally provide designs and proposals for industrial equipment including hu...

News  Updated at: 2026/02/03

comprehensive range of Electrification Solutions, including drives, motors, and modules, as well as efficient powertrain solutions for optimized ICE and hybrid technologies. Additionally, it offers innovative chassis components, smart sensors, and fuel delivery modules, along with friction-reducing bearing solutions for next-generation vehicles. Based on Schaeffler India Limited press release...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

NTN to accelerate reorganization of global production sites for automotive products NTN Corporation (NTN) is accelerating the reorganization of its global production sites that manufacture its main automotive products such as bearings and constant velocity joints (CVJs). The company will reduce production costs with a view to electrification. Its three-year mid-term business plan for the period ending in March 2027 (end of FY2026) includes about ...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/28

ban, GMC Yukon and Cadillac Escalade SUVs from model years 2019 through 2024. NHTSA said in documents posted on its website that engine failure could result in loss of power of the vehicle, “which may lead to an increased risk of a crash.” The agency has received complaints of 39 incidents on a bearing failure that may result in either engine seizing or a connecting rod breaching the engine block. There are no signs of the defect before the e...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/23