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SKF's Tech & Innovation Summit 2026

SKF, a global leader in bearing and lubrication solutions, is set to host its annual virtual Tech & Innovation Summit on June 18, 2026. This event will gather notable industry experts and business leaders to discuss and showcase groundbreaking technologies that are designed to close the energy efficiency gap in industrial operations.

The overarching theme for this year's summit is 'Closing the Energy Efficiency Gap', a vital topic as industries face mounting pressure to boost performance while simultaneously reducing energy consumption. As Rickard Gustafson, SKF's President and CEO, notes, the evolution of electrification, digitalization, and expansive energy-intensive infrastructure are inducing substantial changes within various sectors. “Our commitment lies in aiding our customers to minimize friction and enhance their operations, thus bolstering competitiveness and sustainability,” he stated.

Addressing Real-World Challenges

During the summit, SKF will present tailored solutions aimed at improving energy efficiency, reliability, and operational uptime. Applications will range from data centers and industrial electric motors to heavy industries such as mining and pulp and paper production. The demonstrative technology will encompass a breadth of innovations, such as:

• - SKF Magnetic Bearing Solutions: Emphasizing cooling systems crucial for data centers, these high-speed motors equipped with magnetic bearing technology promise to deliver friction-free and oil-free operations. They are designed for maximum energy efficiency, potentially accounting for 30-40% of data center energy use.

• - Hybrid Ceramic Bearings for Industrial Motors: SKF unveils optimized hybrid ceramic ball bearings that augment next-generation IE4 and IE5 electric motors by negating electrical erosion and promising a substantial increase in grease life. These bearings boast lower friction and enable higher operating speeds, thus facilitating more energy-efficient motor designs.

• - Condition Monitoring - Aptitude Insight: The introduction of a unified platform that integrates operational and information technology environments on-premises or via cloud services embeds decades of SKF expertise into automated workflows, enabling advanced diagnostics and AI-ready insights.

• - Circular Solutions through Remanufacturing: SKF presents its commitment to sustainability with bearing remanufacturing, which reduces carbon footprints and energy use significantly compared to the production of new bearings.

• - AI-Powered Product Assistant for the Pulp & Paper Industry: By harnessing AI technologies, this innovative assistant aids engineering teams by providing reliable insights and product selection guidance in real-time, leading to higher productivity and improved operational efficiency.

An Invitation to the Future

SKF's focus at the Tech & Innovation Summit is aimed at demonstrating how technology intertwined with application expertise enhances today's operations and simultaneously paves the way for a more sustainable future. The summit represents SKF’s strategy in transforming real-world challenges into opportunities for innovation and efficiency.

Those interested in attending the Tech & Innovation Summit can register through SKF’s official channels. Furthermore, a replay will be available post-event for those who can’t participate live. This summit is not merely a showcase of solutions but a clarion call for industries to proactively engage in reducing energy inefficiency and pushing toward sustainable practices.

For media inquiries, please contact:

• - Aparna Srivastava, Technology Communications, +46 707 576 468, [email protected]
• - Carl Bjernstam, Press Relations, +46 31-337 2517, +46 722 201 893, [email protected]