Gear Industry News May 14, 2024

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AGMA Updates

Gearbox Systems Design

June 4–6—Sheraton Sand Key Resort; Clearwater, FL

This course focuses the supporting elements of a gearbox that allow gears and bearings to do their jobs most efficiently. Learn about seals, lubrication, lubricants, housings, breathers, and other details that go into designing gearbox systems.
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Loaded Tooth Contact Analysis

June 13—Live Online Course

Evaluation of loaded tooth contact and development of tooth modifications using commercially available software to improve and apply a realistic load distribution factor Km in gear rating calculations. Two real-life gearing examples will be presented in the course, one will have a cantilever-mounted pinion, the other a shaft pinion straddled non-symmetrically by bearings. Both examples demonstrate component deflections under load which significantly reduce tooth mesh contact which is then corrected with developed helix and profile modifications.
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Involute Spline Design and Rating

June 17–18—Live Online Course

This course will address both geometry and rating of involute splines of various types. The types of spline joints and their applications will be discussed. Spline configuration variations, including half depth, full depth, and special function designs, will be addressed. Both fixed and flexible spline configurations will be examined in terms of usage and design. Lubrication methods, including grease, oil bath, and flowing oil, as well as coatings appropriate for various spline applications, are examined. Shear and compressive stress rating methods are discussed with analyses methodology presented in both equation and graphical methodology via various rating charts.
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Fundamentals of Gear Design and Analysis

June 25–27—Embassy Suites O’Hare; Rosemont, IL

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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Embracing Efficiency: The Power of WORM Drives (CHUN YEH GEAR)

In today's pursuit of efficiency, worm drives combine worm gear and worm for unmatched power transmission. Compact and with high gear reduction, they're necessary for precision applications across industries.
CHUN YEH GEAR can manufacture - Max. Module: M10, Accuracy Capability: DIN 1, AGMA 14, JIS 0.

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Industry News

Celebrating 40 Years

Gear Technology

Gear Technology began with the May/June 1984 issue. Forty years later, we’re still going strong! Please join us in looking back at some of our milestones and celebrating what makes this publication truly unique in the marketplace.
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AGMA Wins First Place in Trade Show Award for MPT Expo

Power Transmission Engineering

The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) was presented with the Trade Show Executive’s Fastest 50 Grand Award in the “Fastest-Growing Show by Percentage Growth in Total Attendance in 2023” category on May 9 at the Fastest 50 Awards & Summit in Las Vegas.
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Industrial Gearbox Market: Ready To Fly on high Growth Trends

openPR

According to HTF Market Intelligence, the Global Industrial Gearbox market to witness a CAGR of 4.25% during forecast period of 2024-2030. EMEA Industrial Gearbox Market Breakdown by Application (Power Industry, Steel Industry, Mines and Minerals Industry, Wastewater Treatment Industry, Manufacturing Industry, Other) by Type (Worm Gearbox, Helical Gearbox, Bevel Helical Gearbox, Planetary Gearbox, Others) and by Geography (Germany, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Nordics, Rest of Europe). The report includes historic market data from 2019 to 2023E. Currently, market value is pegged at USD 25.91 Billion.
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Voith Turbo Completes $5.8 Million Expansion to its York County Workshop

Power Transmission Engineering

On May 7, 2024, Voith Turbo celebrated the completion of its almost $6 million workshop expansion in York County, PA., a move that's been driven by increased rail business where Buy America compliance is a critical component. The project added 10,000 square-feet to the workshop facility. A ribbon cutting for the expansion took place at the workshop, which is also the location of Voith Turbo’s North American headquarters, and included local and state officials, as well as employees.
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Eaton Receives Recognition for its 4-Speed Electrified Vehicle Transmission

Gear Technology

Eaton’s heavy-duty 4-speed electrified vehicle (EV) transmission was named a 2024 Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to Watch at an awards ceremony on April 29. The recognition acknowledges post-pilot, pre-commercial innovations in the automotive and future mobility space.
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The Interplay Between Robotics and Artificial Intelligence in Manufacturing

Robotics Tomorrow

The growth opportunities for AI and robotics in manufacturing are vast and projected to reach $182 billion globally by 2027. Companies that fail to adopt these exponentially advancing technologies as part of their process risk falling behind, as smart factories powered by intelligent machines become the norm.
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America's Manufacturing Renaissance: The Key to Restoring Powerhouse Status

SupplyChainBrain

The U.S. has the potential to reclaim its throne as one of the world's largest manufacturing powerhouses — but not in the ways other countries, like China, have achieved this mission.
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The Vast Potential of Artificial Intelligence for Manufacturers

NAM

The National Association of Manufacturers released a first-of-its-kind report, "Working Smarter: How Manufacturers Are Using Artificial Intelligence," detailing use cases for artificial intelligence in manufacturing and case studies of how manufacturers are already implementing AI technologies to strengthen America's workforce, advance innovation and improve the quality of life for everyone.
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April Manufacturing PMI at 49.2%

Institute for Supply Management

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in April after one month of expansion following 16 consecutive months of contraction, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.
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