SKF (Netherlands)
In research, SKF (Netherlands) stands highest in Physical Sciences (#12,635 of 21,541 worldwide), Engineering (#7,118 of 11,412 worldwide) and Mechanical Engineering (#1,989 of 2,753 worldwide), over all time. Relative to its size it is most specialised in Physical Sciences — Physical Sciences is 2.5× its share of world research.
- World rank, all time
- #22,932 of 42,892
- Rank in Netherlands
- #274 of 464
- Research works
- 272 ▼ 40% vs 2013–17
- Citations
- 8.5k 31.3 per fractional work
- Top-10% rate
- 11.7% record average 16.5%
- Open access
- 25% world 28%
What is SKF (Netherlands) known for in research?
The fields where it stands highest, over all time, ranked among every institution above the floor in each field.
| Field | World rank | Where that sits | Top-10% rate | Works |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical SciencesDomain | #12,635 of 21,541 | 23.8% | 263 | |
| EngineeringField | #7,118 of 11,412 | 24.6% | 222 | |
| Mechanical EngineeringSubfield | #1,989 of 2,753 | 24.1% | 126 |
Each strip is that field’s whole ranked pool, with the notch where SKF (Netherlands) sits in it, in the colour of the band that rank falls in. The track under the rate is the rate itself: it carries no world mark, because the world rate differs by field (from about 6% to 21% in this record).
What does SKF (Netherlands) specialise in?
Where its research is concentrated relative to its size: Physical Sciences takes 2.5× the share of its output that it takes of world research.
- Physical SciencesDomain · 21.0 works2.5×
Location quotient, a volume reading rather than an impact one. It surfaces small, lopsided specialities.
Field profile
Location quotient across every field it publishes in: outside the ring is more than an institution of this size would be expected to publish, inside it is less.
Rings at 0.5×, 1× and 2×. Widest outward: Engineering, 5.6×. Every wedge is a field page.
Who are the top researchers at SKF (Netherlands)?
Ranked on the composite score, Piet M. Lugt lead among researchers whose main affiliation is SKF (Netherlands).
- 1 Piet M. Lugt Netherlands · #629,894 worldwide 117 citations · 35 works
Which keywords describe research at SKF (Netherlands)?
By fractional works in 2022–2025, weighted toward what it does more of than the world: Mechanical Properties, Nanocomposites, Tribological Performance, Friction, Rolling Contact Fatigue, Nanoparticles, Vibration Analysis and Gear Dynamics.
- Reinforcement
- Metal Matrix Composites
- High-Speed Trains
- Adhesion
- Surface Roughness
- Friction Reduction
- Polymer Tribology
- Coatings
- Microstructure
- Gear Dynamics
- Nanoparticles
- Friction
- Nanocomposites
- Mechanical Properties
- Tribological Performance
- Rolling Contact Fatigue
- Vibration Analysis
- Mesh Stiffness
- Thin Films
- Nanoindentation
- Wear Behavior
- Laser Surface Texturing
- Tribology
- Gecko
- Graphene
- Microstructural Evolution
Size is fractional works in 2022–2025 in the topics tagged with each word; colour is the word's share of this institution's work against its share of the world's. The 26 words are chosen for being large and distinctive. Each links to the topic it comes from most.
All 26 words, with their numbers
- Mechanical Properties6▲ 29×10 topics
- Nanocomposites4▲ 21×2 topics
- Tribological Performance3▲ 262×2 topics
- Friction3▲ 252×3 topics
- Rolling Contact Fatigue3▲ 234×2 topics
- Nanoparticles3▲ 9.8×4 topics
- Vibration Analysis2▲ 43×2 topics
- Gear Dynamics2▲ 335×1 topic
- Mesh Stiffness2▲ 335×1 topic
- Microstructure2▲ 18×6 topics
- Thin Films2▲ 49×2 topics
- Coatings2▲ 142×1 topic
- Nanoindentation2▲ 147×1 topic
- Polymer Tribology2▲ 268×1 topic
- Wear Behavior2▲ 230×1 topic
- Friction Reduction2▲ 256×1 topic
- Laser Surface Texturing2▲ 256×1 topic
- Surface Roughness2▲ 55×2 topics
- Tribology2▲ 241×2 topics
- Adhesion1▲ 283×1 topic
- Gecko1▲ 283×1 topic
- High-Speed Trains1▲ 104×2 topics
- Graphene1▲ 8.9×2 topics
- Metal Matrix Composites1▲ 61×2 topics
- Microstructural Evolution1▲ 33×3 topics
- Reinforcement1▲ 64×2 topics
Which research topics does SKF (Netherlands) publish most on?
By volume in 2022–2025: Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis, Metal and Thin Film Mechanics, Tribology and Wear Analysis and Tribology and Lubrication Engineering.
Area is fractional works; colour is the subfield each topic belongs to.
- 1 Gear and Bearing Dynamics Analysis Mechanical Engineering 2 works
- 2 Metal and Thin Film Mechanics Mechanics of Materials 2 works
- 3 Tribology and Wear Analysis Mechanics of Materials 2 works
- 4 Tribology and Lubrication Engineering Mechanical Engineering 2 works
- 5 Adhesion, Friction, and Surface Interactions Mechanics of Materials 1 works
- 6 Lubricants and Their Additives Mechanical Engineering 1 works
- 7 Electrical Contact Performance and Analysis Mechanical Engineering 1 works
- 8 Polymer Science and Applications Mechanical Engineering 1 works
- 9 Electrodeposition and Electroless Coatings Electrical and Electronic Engineering 1 works
- 10 Railway Engineering and Dynamics Mechanical Engineering 1 works
How open and international is its research?
Against the world’s own shares — the tick on each track. Both are shares of its output, so they sit on one scale and can be read against each other as well as against the world.
World: 28% of research is openly available.
World: 19% is written across borders.
How has SKF (Netherlands)'s research output changed?
Output in 2018–2022 was 40% lower than in 2013–2017.
The same series as a ribbon — one cell per year, darker for more. The line above answers how much; this answers when.
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- BASilar artery International Cooperation Study
- Henkel (Netherlands)
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Research measures only: rankings here say nothing about teaching, admissions or student experience. Comparable institutions and collaboration partners are in the interactive view on the map.