Gear Industry News May 28, 2024
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Laser Powder DED—Technical Overview
June 5, 1:00 p.m.–2:00 p.m. (EST)—Free Emerging Technology Webinar
Powder directed energy deposition offers a higher deposition rate than powder bed fusion, and, with the introduction of new technology, the process is ideal for printing very large structures as well as adding features to existing components and for repair.Register Now
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.Register Now
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.Register Now
5 Ways to Reduce Risk of an Organization Being Hacked
June 20—Free Emerging Tech Webinar
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the threat of cyber-attacks looms larger than ever before. As malicious actors continuously refine their strategies, businesses of all sizes find themselves at an increased risk of being compromised. “5 Ways Your Company can Reduce the Risk of Being Hacked” delves into strategies that organizations can implement to bolster their cybersecurity posture.Register Now
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.Register Now
Advanced Concepts of Bearing Technology
June 24–27—Embassy Suites O’Hare; Rosemont, IL
This course builds on the foundations of the essential course and challenges the experienced engineer in areas such as failure modes, friction & wear, fatigue life calculation methods and load distribution. This is an exceptional course for engineers with 2-3 years work experience in bearings or past attendees of the Essential Concepts of Bearing Technology.Register Now
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ABB Robotics Expands Large Robot Portfolio
ABB Robotics is continuing the expansion of its modular large robot portfolio with the introduction of the new IRB 7710 and IRB 7720. The new robots, combined with recently launched IRB 5710-IRB 5720 and IRB 6710-IRB 6740, offer a combined total of 46 different variants capable of handling payloads between 70 kg-620 kg, to give customers a new level of flexibility, greater choice and performance in their operations.
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Efficient transmission, Infinite Possibilities - WORM drives
Worm drives achieve a balance between precision and power. The teamwork between the worm and worm gear makes a strong partnership. Compact and efficient, this pair exemplifies the outstanding quality of worm drives. CHUN YEH GEAR can manufacture - Max. Module: M10, Accuracy Capability: DIN 1, AGMA 14, JIS 0.
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Industry News
Ernst-Blickle Award 2023 presented to Prof. Dr. Hermann J. Stadtfeld
Gear Technology
Prof. Dr. Hermann J. Stadtfeld, vice president of the Gleason Corporation in Rochester, New York, has been presented with the Ernst-Blickle Award 2023 in recognition of his outstanding achievements relating to research into bevel gear technologies, the application of these technologies, and the design of drive systems. Presented every two years, this award comes with prize money of 100,000 euros, making it one of the biggest and most prestigious awards worldwide.Read More
Ceratizit Promotes Cope to President of Americas
Gear Technology
Ceratizit, Part of the Plansee Group, announced that Dan Cope has been promoted to President of the Americas for Ceratizit Group. He joined the company in 2019 as Executive Vice-President of Cutting Tools, Ceratizit USA. The promotion is a direct result of Cope’s successful sustainable growth plan implemented for the US cutting tools division. His new responsibilities include additional business units within the Americas including Hard Materials Solutions, Round Tool Blanks, Preforms, and Private Label.Read More
Stäubli Appoints New Robotics Director for North America
Power Transmission Engineering
Stäubli is happy to announce the nomination of Christopher Clark as Stäubli Robotics Director for North America, effective May 1, 2024. Clark joins Stäubli with more than 20 years’ experience in Robotics and Automation from several industry leading systems integrators and OEMs, most recently from Chicago Electric Sales where he transformed the company into a leading systems integrator now called BHS Robotics. In his new role, Clark will continue to provide industry leading sales, service, and support for the full range of Stäubli customers in North America.Read More
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ADDere Provides GKN Aerospace with the Industry’s Largest Additive Manufacturing System
A3
Building large-scale titanium parts for aerospace applications requires the largest metal 3D printer available. Because of the demanding nature of aerospace components and their previous experience with ADDere, GKN Aerospace commissioned ADDere to design and construct a custom additive manufacturing cell that could manufacture large-scale titanium parts 5 meters (16 feet) long by 2 meters (6.5 feet) wide.Read More
Floating Wind Could Transform Offshore Energy
Institution of Mechanical Engineers
According to the Global Wind Energy Council’s Global Wind Report 2024, installed offshore wind capacity surpassed 75GW at the end of 2023. But with ambitious targets set for 2050, the industry must look at ways to speed up planning and construction, and fine-tune operations and maintenance of existing assets.Read More
The Latest Windows PCs Remember Everything
IEEE Spectrum
Microsoft has revealed Copilot+ PCs, a new class of Windows computers that exclusively use Qualcomm chips (for now, at least) to power a host of AI features that run on-device. Copilot+ PCs can quickly recall tasks you’ve completed on the PC, refine simple sketches in Paint, and translate languages in a real-time video call. Microsoft revealed several AI features at Build 2024, but the highlight was Recall. Similar to Rewind, Recall can help Windows users find anything they’ve seen, heard, or opened on their PC. This includes files, documents, and apps, but also images, videos, and audio.Read More
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ABB and Friends Launch Interoperability Effort
Control Magazine
ABB and its B&R machine automation division, Capgemini, Microsoft, Rockwell Automation, Schneider Electric and its Aveva division, and Siemens reported Apr. 23 at Hannover Messe that they’re collaborating to deliver interoperability for Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) ecosystems. Hosted by the Linux Foundation and open to more participants, this “Margo” initiative is named after the Latin word for “edge,” and plans to define mechanisms for interoperability between applications, devices and orchestration software at the edge of industrial applications.Read More
Automating High-Mix, Low-Volume Machine Tending
Cutting Tool Engineering
Founded in 2013 and based in Kecskemét, Hungary, family-owned BS CNC Workshop Kft produces precision metal components in its 900-sq.-m (9,688 sq. ft.) high-mix, low-volume production facility. The manufacturer operates three CNC lathes, four CNC milling machines and a conventional slab grinder. The company has grown steadily to become a supplier to several large multinational companies.Read More
15 Largest Captive Heat Treats-North America
The Monty
This week we are proud to present the 2024 list of the “15 Largest Captive Heat Treats-North America” as compiled by “The Monty Heat Treat News“. We start off today with 10 through 15 with 5 through 10 being presented tomorrow with the entire list being added Thursday of this week.Read More
PHI Adds AW189 Helicopters for Offshore Work
Aviation International News
PHI expects to begin receiving the large twin-engine helicopters next year from Leonardo. The sale moves the Italian helicopter manufacturer's AW189 order book closer to the 150-unit mark, of which more than 90 have now been delivered. A key safety feature of the AW189 is the ability of the main transmission to operate for 50 minutes without gearbox oil.Read More
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