Schaeffler’s TriFinity™ Wheel Bearing Nominated for Prestigious Innovation Award at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024

Schaeffler’s TriFinity™ Wheel Bearing Nominated for Prestigious Innovation Award at Automechanika Frankfurt 2024

(IN BRIEF) Schaeffler’s TriFinity™ wheel bearing has been nominated for the Automechanika Frankfurt 2024 Innovation Award in the “Parts and Innovative Technologies” category. This unique three-row ball bearing is designed for both electric and conventional vehicles, offering reduced friction, increased lifespan, and higher efficiency. The product exemplifies Schaeffler’s commitment to sustainable mobility and innovative solutions. Schaeffler will showcase their latest technologies at Automechanika 2024 in Frankfurt from September 10 to 14.

(PRESS RELEASE) HERZOGENAURACH, 31-Jul-2024 — /EuropaWire/ — The Schaeffler TriFinity™ wheel bearing has been shortlisted for the Automechanika Frankfurt 2024 Innovation Award in the “Parts and Innovative Technologies” category. This award recognizes groundbreaking advancements in the automotive industry, and the TriFinity™ wheel bearing stands out as a pioneering product among over 150 applications reviewed by a 17-member international jury.

A Breakthrough in Wheel Bearing Technology

The TriFinity™ wheel bearing, designed for both electric and conventional vehicles, is the world’s only three-row ball bearing featuring a face spline. It addresses the increased weight and torque demands of electric vehicles by incorporating an additional ball row, reducing friction, weight, and noise while enhancing axle load capacity. This innovative design not only extends the lifespan of the bearing but also improves the efficiency of electric vehicles by increasing their range and reducing CO2 emissions in internal combustion engines.

Commitment to Sustainable Mobility

Jens Schüler, CEO of Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions, emphasizes the importance of innovation and sustainability: “This nomination acknowledges our strategy to positively impact the future of mobility through technological advancements. The TriFinity™ wheel bearing, with its unique triple-row design, demonstrates our commitment to efficiency and sustainability in the automotive industry.”

Join Schaeffler at Automechanika 2024

Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions will showcase their latest technologies at Automechanika 2024, held from September 10 to 14 in Frankfurt. Under the theme “Sustaining Motion. Pioneering Future.,” visitors can explore Schaeffler’s innovations at Forum Level 0, booth A01, where exciting demonstrations and presentations will highlight the future of mobility.

About the Innovation Award

The Automechanika Innovation Award is a prestigious accolade in the automotive sector, celebrating companies that contribute outstanding products and technologies. The winners will be announced at a ceremony during the trade fair on September 10, 2024.

Schaeffler Group – We pioneer motion The Schaeffler Group has been driving forward groundbreaking inventions and developments in the field of motion technology for over 75 years. With innovative technologies, products, and services for electric mobility, CO₂-efficient drives, chassis solutions, Industry 4.0, digitalization, and renewable energies, the company is a reliable partner for making motion more efficient, intelligent, and sustainable – over the entire life cycle. The Motion Technology Company manufactures high-precision components and systems for drive train and chassis applications as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications. The Schaeffler Group generated sales of EUR 16.3 billion in 2023. With around 83,400 employees, Schaeffler is one of the world’s largest family-owned companies and one of Germany’s most innovative companies.

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