tomorrow Schaeffler In Motion Engineering Think Green Digital Future Life search EN ENGINEERING The universal inspectors X-rays, as any child knows, are used to see inside the body. That thanks to new high-tech computed tomography the technology plays an important role in industry too is a less known fact. FUTURE LIFE A super laser as a lightning rod Humans have been afraid of thunderstorms since time immemorial. Lightning rods reduce the risks they entail but have disadvantages as well. Lasers that channel lightning might solve the problem. IN MOTION Voltage in the wind The “Spirit of Innovation” propeller-powered aircraft has set a new speed record for electric vehicles of 555.9 km/h (345.4 mph). How great is the potential of this high-powered plane? THINK GREEN From gray to green Starting in 2025, Schaeffler will be buying 100,000 metric tons (110,000 short tons) of “green” steel per year from a Swedish startup. The steel will be produced with hydrogen. DIGITAL Digital beats 20/20 vision I can see what you see too: Mixed Reality applications accelerate processes and facilitate remote communications. #Time travel Directly to your door! Billions of letters and parcels are sent every year. To do this, the deliverers rely on state-of-the-art machines and digital technologies. A look into the gears of global logistics chains. Facts & figures 47,000 km #Pioneers Wind of Change Only when the human, nature and technology triad is in perfect harmony will sailors stand a chance of finishing the Vendée Globe. Mental agility is a key skill in the world’s toughest non-stop regatta #Inside Schaeffler The fuel cell: an onboard power-plant Electric powertrains don’t have to involve range issues: The fuel cell is a case in point. How does this technology work and why has it recently become a hot topic? #Efficiency Only those who conserve resources can act sustainably. Powerful words If you’re doing something the same way you have been doing it for ten years, the chances are you are doing it wrong. Charles Kettering, American inventor #Webstories Versatility is key Whether on extreme expeditions, in rescue operations or transporting goods – trucks are often indispensable in many areas. “tomorrow” presents some exceptional examples. Most popular ENGINEERING Directly to your door! Billions of letters and parcels are sent every year. To do this, the deliverers rely on state-of-the-art machines and digital technologies. A look into the gears of global logistics chains. IN MOTION Spun into space Instead of burning thousands of tons of fuel the technology start-up SpinLaunch is planning to hurl rockets into orbit using centrifugal force. This is how the launcher centrifuge is said to work ... IN MOTION The future back then Alternative drive concepts, new types of controls or self-driving vehicles – these are subjects that have been fueling the imagination of automotive engineers not only in our day and age. IN MOTION Scalable and customized Whether hybrid or fully electric, whether 48 or 800 volts, Schaeffler’s modular powertrain portfolio has the right solution for any e-car. FUTURE LIFE Amazing 24/7 assistants Driverless service vehicles are capturing their place in mobility around the globe – while paving the technology’s way into passenger cars. IN MOTION Just fill up manure A Lithuanian organic food producer has now unveiled the world’s first hybrid tractor powered by biomethane and electricity for professional use: the Auga M1. IN MOTION Off to new shores Acting with consistency, thinking with agility, responding with flexibility. These globetrotters have mastered the art of planning as perfectly as the art of adaptation. ENGINEERING Steel with a shade of green A modern world without steel is hardly conceivable – but steel without CO2 emissions is. These are the technologies to achieve change. We pioneer motion Web Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Xing tomorrow The online version of Schaeffler’s technology magazine Are you interested in a print copy? Please send an email to tomorrow@schaeffler.com All print issues as PDF files are available online at: www.schaeffler.de/tomorrow Legal notice Privacy policy Conditions of use Cookie policy © Schaeffler Technologies AG & Co. KG tomorrow online magazine has won recognition: By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Accept All Cookies Cookies Settings