Media inquiries and press materials are available, with contact details for SKF and links to The Patent Bay and related information.

The initiative aims to promote openness and collaboration, with leadership arguing that sharing accelerates real-world impact.

SKF launches The Patent Bay, an open-access platform that makes selected SKF patents freely available to other companies to enable collaboration and accelerate sustainability-driven innovation.

Global patent filings are at an all-time high, underscoring both ongoing innovation and challenges in access, with 3.55 million filings in 2023 per WIPO.

The initiative emphasizes openness and collaboration as a driver of innovation, supported by historical examples and statements from CEO Rickard Gustafson.

A disclaimer notes that emission reduction figures refer to engine fuel efficiency improvements and do not represent a full lifecycle assessment of future aircraft.

The release clarifies the focus on fuel efficiency improvements and potential collaborations, rather than a full lifecycle evaluation.

Specifically, the documentation states that the 25% emission reduction figure pertains to engine fuel efficiency improvements and is not a full lifecycle assessment.

Arctic15 and collaborations contributing to optimized engine architecture are mentioned as factors in achieving higher efficiency.

Contact information for Karin Markhede is provided for further inquiries.

The first patent released via The Patent Bay is a high-performance bearing alloy for aviation, enabling higher loads in compact designs and potentially reducing aircraft engine emissions by up to 25%, per SKF’s Arnaud Ruellan.

Arnaud Ruellan, SKF Technology Innovation Manager, notes the technology enables new engine architectures that support sustainability goals.

The bearing material could enable new engine architectures and efficiency gains, with additional collaborations potentially boosting fuel efficiency.

SKF is a global company with a long history, present in about 130 countries, employing roughly 38,743 people in 2024, and reporting 2024 sales of SEK 98,722 million.

SKF emphasizes its legacy in delivering bearings, seals, lubrication, and condition monitoring solutions to reduce friction and save energy.

The announcement references related collaborations and the broader context of rising patent filings and the need for collaboration to meet environmental goals.