New Way Air Bearings ® and our Externally Pressurized Porous (EPP) Gas Bearings have been heavily integrated in the turbomachinery sector for many years, both on the research side as well as commercial integration and manufacturing. At the American Society of Precision Engineering’s 2019 technical expo, our founder and CEO Drew Devitt presented his current…
Revolutionary Solution to Fluid-Induced Instability: Externally Pressurized Bearings and Seals
Fluid-induced instability, known as whirl and whip, has long been a challenge in the field of rotor dynamics. However, a groundbreaking solution has emerged in the form of externally pressurized bearings and seals. This technology, pioneered by Don Bently, offers a revolutionary approach to eliminate both whirl and whip, providing a stable and…
How Do Air Bearings Compare to Existing Turbomachinery Bearings?
At New Way Air Bearings ®, we remain committed to continuous innovation in the field of porous media air bearings, both in advancing our own technologies and its applications to new industries. Today we want to highlight the innumerable benefits porous media offers to the turbomachinery sector, backed up by the work of our founder,…
How Air Bearings Benefit Semiconductor Manufacturing
During the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the world saw unprecedented shortages of many critical supplies . Of all of these, perhaps the most impactful to the global economy has been semiconductors chips. These chips are enormously important, with the products they control touching almost every aspect of our daily lives. While the shortage of…
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Automation Benefits from Porous Media
Here at New Way Air Bearings®, we’re proud to support cutting edge processes for manufacturing, inspection and motion technologies. In this article, we want to discuss how Porous Media Technology™ impacts automated inspection testing. Learn how our unique air bearings offer a multitude of benefits to any manufacturer who’s looking to increase both throughput and…
3 Reasons Modern EV Manufacturing Needs Air Bearings
New Way® Air Bearings is proud to be at the forefront of dynamic solutions for legacy and emerging industries. Here, we want to highlight how Frictionless Motion™ can enhance the production of electric vehicles (EVs). With the government offering a federal EV tax credit, manufacturers have never been more encouraged to enter the market. As…
How Air Bearings Benefit the Aerospace Industry
Here at New Way Air Bearings®, we’re no strangers to pushing the limits of precision to help enhance your manufacturing, inspection. and production capabilities. Now, we’re turning our eyes towards the aerospace sector. The aerospace industry is poised for numerous revolutions as we continue into the 21st century. From private space launch firms and the…
How New Way Made the FLORA II Possible
New Way Brings New Solutions to Optical Manufacturing New Way Air Bearings® is always proud to support the research and understanding of how Porous Media™ benefits emerging markets and applications. Today we want to share how New Way’s Porous Media air bearings supported research funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF). This research concerned the…
5 Industries Air Bearings are Set to Disrupt
How Air Bearings Are Set to Revolutionize Your Industry Here at New Way Air Bearings®, we’re always looking to expand the opportunities for our products to benefit new industries. Today we’d like to discuss the new horizons for our Frictionless Motion™ technology. From the stringent tolerances of aerospace production to rapid prototyping through additive manufacturing,…
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