Creating a new “cold remedy” In the frigid winters of northern China, sub-zero temperatures can cause rail car wheel assemblies and their bearings toseize due to lubrication starvation. SKF created a new family of synthetic lubri- cants formulated to retain their lubricationviscosity even at these extreme bearingtemperatures. SKF’s knowledge of lubri-cants and friction are unmatched throughout the world. Evolving by-wire technology SKF has unique expertize and knowledge in fast growing by-wire technology, from fly-by-wire, to drive-by-wire, to work-by-wire. SKF pioneered practical fly-by-wiretechnology and is a close working part-ner with all aerospace industry leaders. As an example, virtually all aircraft of the Airbus design use SKF by-wire systems for cockpit flight control. SKF is also a leader in automotive drive-by-wire, having jointly developed the revolutionaryFilo and Novanta concept cars whichemploy SKF mechatronics for steering and braking. Further by-wire develop-ment has led SKF to produce an all-electric industrial forklift truck which uses mecha-tronics rather than hydraulics for all controls. Planning for sustainable growth Maintaining a 320 km/h R&D lab By their very nature, bearings make a posi-tive contribution to the natural environment. Reduced friction enables machinery tooperate more efficiently, consume lesspower and require less lubrication. SKF iscontinually raising the performance bar,enabling new generations of high-efficiency products and equipment. With an eye tothe future, SKF’s global policies and manu-facturing techniques are planned andimplemented to help protect and preservethe earth’s limited natural resources. We remain committed to sustainable, environ-mentally responsible growth. In addition to SKF’s renowned research and development facilities in Europe andthe United States, Formula One car racingprovides a unique environment for SKF topush the limits of bearing technology. Forover 50 years, SKF products, engineering and knowledge have helped make Scuderia Ferrari a formidable force in F1racing. (The average racing Ferrari utilizesmore than 150 SKF components.) Lessonslearned here are applied to the products we provide to automakers and the after-market worldwide.

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