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AGMA Updates ![]() Uncovering the Real Trajectory of the Humanoid Robot MarketMay 8—Free Emerging Technology WebinarThe humanoid robot market has received a lot of attention in recent months, owing to an influx of capital and large addressable market. After six months of in-depth research, Interact Analysis reveals the true growth potential and market penetration, separating fact from fiction.Register Today Design and Performance Rating Procedures for Plastic GearsJune 3 – 4, 2025 | Live Online Course, AnywhereThis course focuses on all aspects of the design process of gearboxes with plastic gears. The covered topics were selected based on state-of-the-art industrial projects, working with stakeholders from automotive, micro-mobility (e-bikes), house appliances, aerospace, chemical, power tools and robotics sectors.Register Now Gearbox Systems DesignJune 24–26—Sheraton Sand Key Resort; Clearwater Beach, FLThis course focuses on 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.Register Today ![]() Gear Failure AnalysisJune 24–26—AGMA National Training Center; ChicagoExplore 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.Register Now How to Read and Interpret a Gear Inspection ChartJuly 16, 2025 | Live Online Course; AnywhereThis half-day online seminar is intended to provide you with a thorough understanding of the information contained within a typical gear inspection report. Specifically, we will look at the contents and meaning of the information contained within the gear charts, as well as the techniques used by the gear measurement system to assess gear quality. An explanation of basic gear measurement techniques, how measurement equipment and test machines implement these techniques, and how to interpret the results from these basic measurements will be covered. We will also discuss how to interpret the results and what corrective actions may be considered if the quality of a particular gear is unsatisfactory.Register Today | ||||
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AGMA and ABMA Form Motion and Power Manufacturers AllianceGear TechnologyOn April 24, at the AGMA/ABMA Annual Meeting in Austin, TX, the membership of the two associations voted to approve a merger between the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) and the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA), creating the Motion and Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA). The new organizational structure began May 1, 2025.Read More | ||||
April Manufacturing PMI at 48.7%PR NewswireEconomic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in April for the second month in a row, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, say the nation's supply executives in the latest Manufacturing ISM Report On Business.Read More | ||||
White House Executive Order Seeks to Expand Apprenticeship ProgramsThomasnetOn April 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed a new executive order aimed at expanding apprenticeship programs across the U.S., with the ambitious goal of reaching over a million new apprentices annually. The initiative supports the administration’s broader efforts to strengthen American manufacturing and tackle the growing demand for skilled labor across many different industries.Read More | ||||
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The Rise of Intelligent BusinessERP TodayAI is reshaping industries by enhancing ERP systems, providing real-time intelligence that improves supply chain operations and drives significant revenue growth for organizations heavily investing in AI. Manufacturers are adopting a 'Pragmatic AI' approach to address their specific operational challenges, allowing for seamless integration of AI into existing workflows and yielding measurable improvements in manufacturing processes.Read More | ||||
EV Inflection PointTorqueNewsBMW, Hummer, Chevrolet, and GMC are the latest brands to pause, reduce or stop electric vehicle production as the industry slowly admits that EV market share stalled in the U.S. 27 months ago.Read More | ||||
Lightweight and Compact Gearbox Design for Enhanced Offshore Wind Turbine DrivetrainsAZO CleantechResearchers from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology under the direction of Associate Professor Shuaishuai Wang developed advanced offshore wind turbines that are lighter, more robust, and cost-effective to withstand the harsh conditions of the Norwegian coast.Read More | ||||
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