Diamonds are not only “a girl’s best friend.” Soon they may be engineers’ best friend too. US Synthetic Bearing takes advantage of its parent company’s expertise with synthetic diamonds and applies that knowledge to radial thrust bearings to create a product that offers long life and low maintenance. Off-highway, oil and gas, and other industries benefit from these rugged bearings.

Design World’s Leslie Langnau interviews Craig Cooley, General Manager of US Synthetic Bearings to find out more about Diamond Bearings, how they compare to more traditional bearings.