SKF and Sentea Collaborate on Advanced Bearing Technology
SKF has partnered with fiber-optic sensing specialist Sentea to develop the new SKF Core hardware platform, designed to support the next generation of SKF Insight bearings. This collaboration expands bearing intelligence applications.

Gothenburg, Sweden – SKF has selected Sentea, a specialist in fiber-optic sensing technology, as its partner for the development and production of SKF Core, a new integrated hardware platform. This platform is intended to support the next generation of SKF Insight bearings.
The SKF Core platform aims to simplify the deployment of SKF Insight bearings and broaden their application possibilities by enhancing bearing intelligence. The collaboration with Sentea represents a significant step in the commercialization and scaling of SKF's technology for industrial use.
SKF will showcase the SKF Core platform and other solutions at the AMB 2026 trade fair in Stuttgart. The event brings together professionals in the metalworking industry to present the latest technological advancements.
This partnership is expected to strengthen SKF's competitive position in the intelligent bearing solutions market by offering customers more advanced and reliable products.