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Timken R&D is the technical engine of real-world progress for our customers. The group’s specialized expertise, 125 years of cross-industry experience, and depth of knowledge are unparalleled in the industry.
All of our customer-centric investments begin at the intersection of capability and opportunity — we create technical solutions where they didn’t exist before.

Our team of experts is not only known for their rigorous thinking but also for their exceptional accessibility and availability to both customers and Timken associates. The group focuses simultaneously on high-risk technical challenges while also providing continuous expert support across the business. From our first tapered roller bearing patent in 1898 to our growing collection of present year patents, Timken R&D continues to make the unknown, known which in turn makes Timken and our customers stronger.

Timken R&D invests a significant amount of time growing expertise in friction management, materials science, and mechanical power transmission. The group surveys the fields for new opportunities and new technologies, including emerging trends in digital manufacturing and automation, performance modeling, heat treatment technologies, and advanced lubrication science.