09/10/2025
SKF announced a strategic partnership with Sieb & Meyer, a renowned expert in variable frequency drives and control electronics. The collaboration marks a significant milestone in delivering integrated, high-efficiency inverter solutions tailored for demanding applications such as air compressors, turbo-blowers and HVAC systems.
SKF’s magnetic bearing system
Under the partnership, SKF will manufacture variable frequency drives at its facilities, leveraging Sieb & Meyer's advanced design expertise and decades of experience in high-speed drive technology. Customers will benefit from a seamless, plug-and-play solution that simplifies integration, reduces engineering time and increases confidence in system performance, as well as offering long-term scalability into new applications.
The collaboration will enhance SKF's offering by delivering an optimized package, combining SKF's high-speed electric motors on magnetic bearings with VFDs that are precisely tuned for performance, reliability and energy efficiency.
"By combining our magnetic mechatronics capabilities with Sieb & Meyer's VFD technology, we're creating a new standard for high-speed motor systems. This partnership allows us to offer a more complete and efficient solution to our customers," said Frederic Ponson, Director of Magnetic Mechatronics, SKF.
"This partnership represents a powerful alignment of expertise. By integrating Sieb & Meyer's advanced inverter technology into SKF's high-speed motor systems, we're delivering a smarter, more efficient solution that meets the evolving demands of HVAC, air compressor and blower applications. Together, we're setting a new benchmark for performance and reliability," said Markus Meyer, CEO, Sieb & Meyer.
Moving forward, the partnership will expand its scope to include boil-off gas compressors and spindle drive systems, further broadening the range of industries that can benefit from this integrated approach.
In general, sustainability benefits from SKF's magnetic bearing systems include a reduction in energy use and the elimination of oil-related pollution in comparison with conventional solutions using rolling bearings. In energy-intensive applications like wastewater treatment, compressed air or HVAC, high speed electrical motors levitated on magnetic bearings machines can cut energy consumption by up to 30%, translating to 10-15% savings for entire facilities, lowering greenhouse gas emissions from electricity generation.
About SKF
SKF is a leading global supplier of engineered solutions that reduce friction and energy waste through a comprehensive range of products and services. Founded in Sweden in 1907, the company is one of the world's largest bearing manufacturers, but its offerings extend to seals, lubrication systems, mechatronics and condition monitoring services. For more information, visit https://www.skf.com.
About Sieb & Meyer
SIEB & MEYER was founded in 1962 and specializes in industrial electronics. With around 290 employees worldwide today, it develops and manufacture a broad spectrum of CNC and drive technology products. The company’s core technologies include controllers for mechanical engineering and automation technology, servo drives and frequency converters for high-speed motors and generators. For more information, visit https://www.sieb-meyer.com.
