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‘Community’ the key to NES’ success By J.P. BUTLER Marketing Coordinator OLEAN, N.Y. – A couple of years ago, Chris Napoleon received an unexpected phone call from a man in Philadelphia. Beset by the national labor shortage issues that have lingered since even before the pandemic, the man had just one question: How do you…

Napoleon Engineering Enhances Bearing Source Qualification Services By J.P. BUTLER Marketing Coordinator It’s the service upon which Napoleon Engineering Services has hung its proverbial hat for the last 28 years. And it’s a service that, for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) especially, has only become more dependable. More valuable. More essential. NES’ Source Qualification Inspection (SQI)…

July 3, 2024 To our valued NES customer and associates, When something works, it’s best to stick with it. That’s been my motto for our Source Qualification Inspection (SQI) program for the last 27 years.  For those needing to evaluate bearing supplier design intentions, manufacturing capability and overall quality of workmanship, our SQI program is…

Stronger by design: NES split ring bearings offer greater thrust capacity By J.P. BUTLER Marketing Coordinator Aircraft engine manufacturers, due to the very specific nature of their hardware, have likely long known: Split ring angular contact ball bearings are a viable option for main shaft jet engine applications. But what about a typical industrial original…

June 6, 2024 To our valued NES customers and associates, I like the term “Stronger By Design.” It emphasizes the engineering value that we put into designing a bearing solution that capitalizes on certain critical characteristics to achieve success. As an elite athlete competing in the grueling 3000-meter steeplechase, Angelina Napoleon uses her physical ‘design’…

Become a champion: Follow the NES bearing qualification process By J.P. BUTLER Marketing Coordinator In a recent advertisement, displayed in distinct white lettering against a black backdrop, the message is clear: “In bearing testing, like athletics, becoming a champion requires following a process,” maintains Napoleon Engineering Services, the company to whom the ad belongs. “……

April 19, 2024 To our valued NES customers and associates, Whether you’re a competitive athlete or an elite business, becoming a champion requires developing and following a process. NES has been at the forefront of developing the bearing qualification process for both the industrial and aerospace industry for 27 years. Over that time, we have honed…

Napoleon Engineering specializes in bearing efficiency evaluation Angelina Napoleon squares her hips and shoulders. She minimizes her movements to maintain forward momentum. She quickly returns her body to the proper position, allowing her feet to hit the ground with minimal interruption of her stride. Napoleon, of Allegany, N.Y., a small town tucked beneath the Allegheny…

March 4, 2024 To our valued NES customers and associates, NES is ‘answering the call’ from many aerospace companies needing high-quality custom bearings in shorter lead times to meet market demand. Whether it’s a space launch service provider or a major gas turbine engine manufacturer, highly engineered rolling element bearing supply is critical to mission…

NES enhances renowned SQI with digital stitching By J.P. BUTLER Marketing Coordinator OLEAN, N.Y. – Napoleon Engineering Services (NES) had long ago set itself apart with its Source Qualification Inspection program. A unique bearing reverse engineering initiative, Napoleon’s SQI provides an in-depth, analytical look at a manufacturer’s design intentions, manufacturing capabilities and overall quality of…