Pune: SKF is set to showcase a diverse portfolio of scalable, customer-focused innovations at the upcoming 2025 Tech and Innovation Summit.
The virtual event, themed “From Insight to Impact,” will highlight how SKF transforms customer insights into practical solutions that reduce downtime, enhance reliability, and support smarter decision-making across industries.
SKF Highlights Customer-Centric Technologies
At the summit, the company will present advanced solutions including compact systems for seamless integration, digital twin technologies that simulate and optimize performance, and data-driven tools that convert machine data into actionable enterprise-wide insights.
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Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO of SKF, said: “In a competitive landscape, staying ahead means turning insight into action. The technologies we’re presenting reflect our commitment to solving real operational challenges such as reducing downtime, improving efficiency, and enabling smarter decisions.”
Innovation Strategy Across Industries
SKF continues to focus its R&D efforts on attractive industrial segments, with more than 90% of its innovation pipeline dedicated to sectors such as machine tools, railways, metals, mining, industrial electrical, agriculture, and food and beverage.
Annika Ölme, CTO and Senior Vice President, Technology Development, stated: “Our innovation efforts are grounded in customer needs. By co-developing scalable, reliable, and easy-to-implement solutions, SKF ensures customers achieve measurable improvements in performance, sustainability, and competitiveness.”
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Key Technologies at the Summit
- Agri Hub T400 for Tillage: Designed for large-scale farming, featuring patented Mudblock seal for extended service life and productivity.
- Low Friction Tapered Bearing Unit (TBU) for Railways: Delivering up to 14% energy savings and extended maintenance intervals, also available as a digital twin.
- SKF Food Line Ball Bearing Units: Lubrication-free design for safer, cleaner operations in the food and beverage industry.
- SKF Observer PI Connector: Developed with AVEVA, integrating vibration and process data into the AVEVA PI System for deeper insights.
- SDVD Housing for Conveyor Pulleys: Compact, durable design for mining and bulk material handling, now available worldwide.
- SKF Seals Digital Twin: Simulating seal behavior to optimize performance, reduce development time, and improve system reliability.
The live webcast will be available on September 18, 2025, with sessions scheduled across global time zones. A replay will also be accessible on the company’s website.
