Applying Proven Bearing and Seal Technology to Turbomachinery Reduces Risk Demanding turbomachinery environments drive the industry and its regulators toward more stringent operational and emissions requirements. Conventional bearings and seals are subject to wear, performance, safety and downtime issues. “For years, the turbomachinery industry has been searching for a new bearing and seal technology which…
Drexel Connects with New Way to Pursue Elon Musk’s Hyperloop Vision
In June of 2015, disappointed with the vision and practicality of the California high-speed rail project, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk announced the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition as an open-source approach to a truly ‘chasm-crossing’ terrestrial transportation concept. Now, two years later, Drexel University’s Hyperloop Team continues to pursue Musk’s vision in the competition’s second cycle….
Air Bearing Basics – The Resilience of Porous Media
New Way CEO Drew Devitt breaks down the Fluid Film Bearing family and demonstrates the Resilience of Porous Media air bearings using a hacksaw.
Retrofitting with Air Bearings
Download the Infographic5 Industries Using Air Bearings
New Way provides a high-level overview of five industries using air bearings right now, and how each benefits from Frictionless Motion®️.
Anatomy of an Air Bearing
New Way founder and CEO Drew Devitt explains the anatomy of an air bearing for engineers in need of a non-contact solution.
Porous Media Technology: A Comparison with Orifice Compensation
A simple, side-by-side comparison of the two primary air bearing compensation technologies, orifice compensation and porous media technology.
New Way’s Flex Conference 2017 Recap
New Way VP Sales, Tim Claffey, provides a Flex Conference 2017 Recap, and explains the value of non-contact handling for roll-to-roll (R2R) applications.
Dr. Theresa Burke of IBS reviews New Way Air Bearings
Dr. Theresa Burke on IBS’s obsession with precision and why they rely on New Way. Over 25 years ago, IBS Precision Engineering desperately needed a non-contact bearing solution for their ultra-precision measurement, positioning and motion system customers.