Seminar
Rolling Bearings in the Future
: Future Opportunities and Challenges
What are the “hot” topics in rolling bearing technology for the future?
What do you need to know to be prepared for future opportunities and challenges,
from AI to China, from electric cars to wind turbines?
Here are the topics you can expect…
Roller bearings
Event content and details organized by topic.
01"Healthy" and "Unhealthy" Design
Understand the fundamentals of good structural design and common design flaws.
"Healthy" and "Unhealthy" Design
Understand the fundamentals of good structural design and common design flaws.
Using fundamental principles and case studies, this guide demonstrates what really matters in good bearing design.
02The Use of AI in the Design and Evaluation of Rolling Bearing Systems
The Potential and Limitations of AI in the Technical Evaluation of roller bearings.
The Use of AI in the Design and Evaluation of Rolling Bearing Systems
The Potential and Limitations of AI in the Technical Evaluation of roller bearings.
The use of AI is evaluated in terms of available knowledge, assistive functions, and critical limitations.
03New materials and new material properties
Recent developments in materials science and machining processes.
New materials and new material properties
Recent developments in materials science and machining processes.
New materials and machining processes open up additional opportunities for technical and economic optimization.
04New ways to minimize friction in roller bearings
Reducing friction in the context of increasing energy efficiency requirements.
New ways to minimize friction in roller bearings
Reducing friction in the context of increasing energy efficiency requirements.
In the field of roller bearings as well, minimizing friction roller bearings a greater priority, particularly due to new efficiency requirements.
05Lubrication
Fundamentals, additives, and regulatory developments in the field of lubrication.
Lubrication
Fundamentals, additives, and regulatory developments in the field of lubrication.
Lubrication is examined in terms of technical fundamentals, additives, and potential new EU regulations.
06Sourcing in China
Opportunities, Risks, and Experiences in International Procurement.
Sourcing in China
Opportunities, Risks, and Experiences in International Procurement.
Sourcing in China is examined in terms of opportunities, risks, experiences, and practical selection criteria.
07New Applications
Challenges in electric cars, wind turbines, and electric motors.
New Applications
Challenges in electric cars, wind turbines, and electric motors.
New applications bring with them new loads, failure patterns, and design requirements for rolling bearing systems.
Your speaker
Prof. Stephan Sommer, Ph.D. (Eng.)
- Mechanical Engineering Program at THWS Würzburg-Schweinfurt
- Industrial Engineering at the Technical University of Ilmenau
- Part-time doctoral program at the Technical University of Ilmenau
- Founder of the Master's Program in "Rolling Bearing Technology" at THWS
- Founder of the "Steinbeis Transfer Center for Rolling Bearing Technology (STW)"
13 years of experience in automation technology, including work on rolling bearings at Schaeffler AG, most recently as Head of Quality and Documentation in the Machine Systems Development Division
Target group
Professionals in the fields of development, Design engineering,
Faculty members from educational institutions,
Experts from research institutions and testing organizations.
Dates
September 25, 2026:
November 27, 2026:
Seminar dates
9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. (German)
9:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. (German)
Seminar prices
Take advantage of our customer benefit of 10% as an MDESIGN service customer.
All prices plus VAT.
Seminar request for companies
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