Applied R&D
![Turbo blower with active magnetic bearings](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2023/11/RunEco_EP1000__1662112156_31193-002-e1699609033177-373x249.jpg)
Turbo blower with active magnetic bearings
SpinDrive and Runtech Systems joined together to apply active magnetic bearings to Runtech’s 1MW, 11,5krpm Turbo Blower.
![Bearingless Fan](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2022/10/ebmpapst_foto-1-373x249.jpg)
Bearingless Fan
ebmpapst St. Georgen and LCM have jointly developed a magnetically levitated fan. An end to dying electronics because of fan bearing failures is in sight!
![Next-generation high efficiency U.S. Navy chiller compressor](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2022/11/Rectangle-85-1-373x249.png)
Next-generation high efficiency U.S. Navy chiller compressor
Discover the two-stage, robust, low-maintenance and low-emission HVAC Chiller system with magnetic bearings, developed by Calnetix and Johnson Controls Navy Systems.
![Turbo Compressor System](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2022/11/TPS_-M001_pic-373x249.jpg)
Turbo Compressor System
AMB technology helps pushing the economy of scale. MECOS demonstrated an single AMB system to fit several compressor / blower applications.
![Bearingless High-Speed Drive](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2022/11/HSBLD-1-373x249.jpg)
Bearingless High-Speed Drive
High speed bearingless drives in their most compact form – discover the prototype of a 115.000rpm system with combined motor and magnetic bearing.
![Magnetic Wobbling Gear](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2022/11/mgm1r2_Hohlwelle-373x249.jpg)
Magnetic Wobbling Gear
Magnetic gears come in different shapes, topologies and properties. IIES presents how an axially compact magnetic gear can be realized.
![10MW magnetically levitated turbine](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2022/11/JL290714012b-373x249.jpg)
10MW magnetically levitated turbine
Siemens has handed over the first oil-free steam turbine to Vattenfall. Magnetic bearings enable this innovation within the conventional energy business.
![Subsea gas compression system](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2022/11/SKF-S2M-AMB-subsea-373x249.jpg)
Subsea gas compression system
SKF S2M magnetic bearings equip the first ever subsea gas compression system at the Statoil-operated Åsgard gas field near the Norwegian coast.
![Magnetic Gear with High Gear Ratio of 1:21](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2022/11/MagneticGear-373x249.jpg)
Magnetic Gear with High Gear Ratio of 1:21
Magnetic gears offer contactless torque transmission. A prototype by ebmpapst and JKU/LCM shows the potential of future applications.
![High Speed – LeviTurb](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2023/01/Leviturb_System-373x249.jpg)
High Speed – LeviTurb
Using magnetic bearings where they are best suited: High rotational speeds. The LeviTurb by KEBA demonstrates an impressive realization for turbogenerators or turbocompressors.
![NAM Natural Gas Compressor](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2023/01/Nam-23MW-Motor_cut-373x240.jpg)
NAM Natural Gas Compressor
Discover how Waukesha magnetic bearings help to secure the availability for mtors and compressors in the Dutch Groningen natural gas field.
![Sealed Process Chamber](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2023/01/Pumps-with-Fluid-Delivery-Loop-Background-373x249.jpg)
Sealed Process Chamber
Bearingless disk drives offer a highly compact solution for ultra-clean process chamber applications. See the results of joint research efforts by Levitronix, LCM, and JKU.
![Compressor Surge Test Rig](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2023/01/Romac_CompressorSurge1-1-373x249.jpg)
Compressor Surge Test Rig
The safe operating range of centrifugal compressors is limited by a dynamic flow instability known as surge. See the surge test rig and test results from ROMAC lab, Virginia.
![Ventricular Assist Device](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2023/01/Romac_LifeFlow1-373x249.jpg)
Ventricular Assist Device
The LifeFlow heart pump is designed to pump blood in an ultra-compact and hermetically sealed manner. Of course: The system operates magnetic bearings.
![135kW Flywheel for Metro Bus](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2023/01/CEM_Flywheel1-373x249.png)
135kW Flywheel for Metro Bus
A hermetically-sealed 40,000 rpm, 1 kWh, 135 kW, graphite composite flywheel to power a metro bus? Read more and see the prototype.
![Chatter Suppression in High-Speed Machining](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2023/01/RoMaDyC_SpindleChatter-373x249.jpg)
Chatter Suppression in High-Speed Machining
Machining chatter is a self-excited vibration occuring between the cutting tool and workpiece. AMBs can help to actively suppress chatter and produce perfect results.
![Spindle Technology – Good Vibrations](https://www.magneticbearings.org/app/uploads/2022/11/Vibration_Spindle-373x249.jpg)
Spindle Technology – Good Vibrations
Controlled vibrations during drilling produce defined chip sizes and improve the drilling results. KEBA demonstrats how magnetic bearings can make this come true.