The Bearing Specialists Association explains the role of bearings in ensuring the efficient operation of machinery.

While gear and bearing manufacturers engage in a wind energy arms race, the robotic automation industry has its sights set directly on the sun. Solar power—wind energy’s somewhat neglected step brother—has been gaining ground in alternative energy since 2001.

Perhaps you don’t need convincing that sustainability is the wave of the future. But where to start? Resources of all types—from websites to trade shows to white papers—are waiting to help green your operation. Most areas are home to regional business alliances devoted to helping local manufacturing outlets contribute in an environmentally sound manner. Here are a few go-to resources for going green.

Coverage of the AHR expo, plus the complete technical calendar from the December 2008 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.

igus bearings solve undersea issues for the marine vehicle industry.