 The company was responsible for developing NTN BEARPHITE (TM) bearings in conjunction with its parent company.NTN BEARPHITE (TM) bearings are fluid hydrodynamic bearings made from sintered material whose sliding bore surface has hydrodynamic grooves shaped like herringbones, which permit higher rotational accuracy at faster speeds.Such bearings are used in audiovisual equipment, automotive electrical equipment, household appliances and office equipment.