When most people think of rocket propulsion systems, they envision the violent combustion that propels the booster forward and gives off immense heat during operation. 

Over the course of operation, carbon graphite bearings will experience wear due to friction between the bearing and the rotating shaft it supports.

Behind the convenience of having clean drinking water at your fingertips almost instantaneously when you turn on a faucet, there is a complex system at work.

Our nation’s railroad infrastructure is comprised of a complex network of tracks, crossings, bridges, tunnels, and stations. This entire system must be diligently monitored around the clock to optimize the flow of rail traffic and prevent serious accidents that can cause catastrophic consequences.

Over 20 billion gallons of jet fuel and aviation gasoline fuel are consumed annually by American civil aircraft alone, according to a recent FAA Aerospace Forecast.¹

This number is expected to climb to just under 30 billion gallons by 2037. These volumes are astounding considering only a relatively small segment of the worldwide aerospace market is included in the forecast.