According to the companies, the partnership will focus on developing materials for use in bearings that are recyclable, biodegradable, and made from sustainable sources. The new materials will be designed to offer improved performance, durability, and reliability, while also reducing the environmental impact of the manufacturing process.

   - Radial contact bearings are commonly used in applications where the primary load is radial, such as in electric motors, pumps, and gearboxes.

   - Spherical Roller Bearings: Spherical roller bearings are designed to primarily support heavy radial loads and moderate axial loads. Their unique design includes barrel-shaped rollers guided by inner and outer ring raceways with a common spherical raceway on the outer ring, allowing them to accommodate misalignment and axial displacement. They are commonly used in applications where heavy radial loads, shock loads, and misalignment are present, such as in heavy machinery, mining equipment, and industrial applications.