Advanced Concepts of Bearing Technology

May 12–15—The Royal Sonesta; Minneapolis

This course builds on the foundations of the essential course and challenges the experienced engineer in areas such as failure modes, friction and wear, fatigue life calculation methods and load distribution. This course is exceptional for engineers with 2–3 years of work experience in bearings or past attendees of the Essential Concepts of Bearing Technology.
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Fundamentals of Parallel Axis Gearing

May 13–15—The Royal Sonesta; Minneapolis

Gain a solid and fundamental understanding of gear geometry, types and arrangements, and basic design principles. Starting with the basic definitions of gears, conjugate motion, and the Laws of Gearing, learn the tools needed to understand the inter-relation and coordinated motion operating within gear pairs and multi-gear trains. Basic gear system design process, gear measurement and inspection techniques will also be explained.
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Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation

May 20—Live Online Course

This course is an introduction to the methodology of analytical gear inspection and the evaluation and interpretation of the resulting data. The application of this information to identify and correct manufacturing errors will begin to be explored. Additionally, it reviews chart interpretation and applies inspection data to understand the causes and cures of manufacturing errors. Many chart examples are used to understand cause and effect.
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Gear Failure Analysis

June 24 – 26, 2025 | AGMA National Training Center, Chicago

Explore gear failure analysis in this hands-on seminar where students not only see slides of failed gears but can hold and examine over 130 specimens with the same failure modes covered in the seminar. Approximately half of the course time consists of students in groups identifying failure modes on failed gears and working on a case study. Microscopes are available to examine failed specimens.
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The Digital Ecosystem with Ipsen

By understanding customers’ manufacturing and heat-treatment processes, Ipsen identifies pain points and develops IIoT and AI-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency.

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Machine and Tool Concepts for Contract Manufacturing

Liebherr solutions enhance flexibility, accuracy, and efficiency at SPN Schwaben Präzision, which manufactures gearboxes, gears, and drive systems according to individual customer requirements. (Swabia is a region in southwestern Germany known for its engineering and manufacturing excellence.) SPN relies on various machine and tool technology from Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH.

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Industry News

Wenzel and Nidec Open House 2025

Gear Technology

Wenzel America Ltd. and Nidec Machine Tool America recently announced a collaborative open house event, scheduled for June 17-18, 2025, in Wixom, MI. The event will provide gear manufacturers, machinists, and additive manufacturing professionals with an exclusive opportunity to explore cutting-edge technologies and solutions. The open house, conveniently located at both companies’ respective facilities, will feature live demonstrations and technical presentations highlighting the latest advancements in coordinate and gear metrology, CT scanning, gear manufacturing, precision machining, and metal 3D printing.
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U.S., Global Economic Outlook Worsens in Face of Trump's Tariffs, IMF Says

Manufacturing.net

The outlooks for the U.S. and global economies have significantly worsened in the wake of President Donald Trump's tariffs and the uncertainty they have created, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday. The IMF said that the global economy will grow just 2.8% this year, down from its forecast in January of 3.3%, according to its latest World Economic Outlook. And in 2026, global growth will be 3%, the fund predicts, also below its previous 3.3% estimate.
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Nord Drivesystems Celebrates 60-Year Anniversary

Power Transmission Engineering

Nord Drivesystems was founded on April 1, 1965, by G. A. Küchenmeister and Günter Schlicht. Since then, the family business has evolved into an important system provider for mechanical and electronic drive technology with more than 4,800 employees worldwide. This year, the drive specialists celebrate their 60th company anniversary.
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Manufacturers to Federal Agencies: Rebalance Regulations to Strengthen Manufacturing in the U.S.

NAM

In response to the President’s call for industry input on a new era of balanced, sensible and pro-growth regulation, the National Association of Manufacturers submitted recommendations to key federal agencies highlighting dozens of burdensome and outdated regulations that are driving up costs and undermining manufacturing competitiveness.
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The truth about AI in manufacturing

engineering.com

Engineering.com senior editor Michael Ouellette covers global manufacturing, including the hottest topic today, artificial intelligence. But is it all it’s cracked up to be? Ouellete is skeptical, and pulls no punches in conversation with host of the Industry Insights & Trends podcast edition, Jim Anderton.
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US Manufacturing Jobs and Gen Z Workers—Can Common Ground Be Found?

HR Digest

The “make in America” agenda has been leading many of the biggest administrative changes and tariff upfolding right now. As a result, manufacturing jobs are expected to return to the country in the long run, but will Gen Z be willing to take up the work when the time comes? The manufacturing industry is expected to add 3.8 million new jobs to the market by 2033, which will mean a whole variety of trade jobs for Gen Z workers who will soon make up the biggest slice of the workforce.
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