2024 Fall Technical Meeting (FTM)

October 7-9 | Rosemont, IL

Technology is fundamentally changing the way manufacturing is done. The gear industry is faced with emerging trends and innovation that is challenging engineers to stay in course with cutting-edge technology to keep design, quality, materials and analysis efficient. It is imperative that researchers and gear engineers communicate ideas with fellow experts in the field. AGMA’s annual Fall Technical Meeting (FTM) is the perfect forum in which to share research and to disperse knowledge for the benefit of the industry at a global level.
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Lubrication & Wear: Advanced Concepts

October 1–3—University of Notre Dame; South Bend, IN

Designed for engineers and scientists in the rolling element bearing, gear, and power transmission industries who desire a more fundamental knowledge of component-relevant topics in the field of tribology. The purpose of this course is to bridge the gap between component design and component failure, as a result of relative motion between surfaces in contact.
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Condition Monitoring

October 16–17—Live Online Course

There are many parameters that provide information about the condition of an operating gearbox, some are lubrication centric while others are operationally centric. Each parameter, individually and in combination, can provide insight into the condition of the gearbox and its individual components. In this course, we will examine each of these questions and the interrelation of each with a primary focus on how this information can be used to define the actions required to keep the gearbox running properly and to allow maintenance planning.
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Gearbox CSI

October 22 – 31, 2024 | Live Online Course

A good understanding of individual failure modes and the failure scenarios that led to the actual system failure is an essential skill to designing gear/bearing systems that will operate properly for their full design life. In this course, we will define and explain the nature of many gear and bearing failures and we will also discuss and describe various actual failure scenarios.
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Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation

November 7—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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Innovative Sealing: The Simmerring® Impact

Join Freudenberg’s webinar to uncover the impact of Simmerring® on oil sealing technology. See how this innovation has become a cornerstone in gear manufacturing and continues to push the boundaries of performance.

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Industry News

What the Heck Is an FTM?

Gear Technology

If you are a true gear geek, you are probably aware of AGMA’s Fall Technical Meeting (FTM). However, we have true gear geeks attending the FTM for the first time each year, and we are thrilled to see that! So, what is an FTM? At its heart, it’s a very technical conference on anything related to gearing and power transmission. The current single-track format, peer-reviewed papers, and unpublished content requirement provide a unique opportunity to hear the latest and greatest work from across the world on materials, heat treatment, gearing applications, design and rating, efficiency, noise and vibration, manufacturing, inspection and quality control.
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ZF and Infineon Technologies Develop AI Algorithms for Vehicle Software

Power Transmission Engineering

Trucks automatically driving behind one another on the highway, 'platooning', or cars automatically changing lanes: Here vehicle movements have to be calculated and executed precisely and quickly without a human driver. Software and AI algorithms safely control the drive, brakes, front and rear wheel steering and damping systems. The more efficient the AI algorithms are, the better the available computing power can be used.
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Automotive Gears Market worth $50.8 billion by 2030

PR Newswire

Automotive Gears Market is projected to reach USD 50.8 billion by 2030 from USD 42.7 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 3.0%, according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets. The rising production of passenger cars and commercial vehicles, the growing demand for SUVs and the rise in number of c-segment and above vehicles is expected to drive the market for transmission and differential gears. Similarly, the increasing demand for comfort and convenience features will poise the market demand for metallic gears for differentials, transmission, electric steering systems, and non-metallic applications like sunroofs, ORVMs, power windows, and automatic tailgates.
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IMTS tops 89,000 registered visitors

IMTS

IMTS—the International Manufacturing Technology Show—wrapped up in Chicago on Saturday. The show attracted more than 89,000 visitors and featured more than 1,700 exhibitors occupying 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space. Watch the recap video on the IMTS website:
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Daimler Truck to Start Series Production of Fully Electric Heavy Truck

Reuters

Daimler Truck will start producing its first fully electric heavy truck, the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, in November this year, the manufacturer said this week. Daimler Truck received 2,000 orders for the eActros600 after sales began at the end of last year. It did not disclose the battery-electric truck's purchase price but has previously said it was 2.5 times higher than Daimler Truck's diesel equivalents.
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Stellantis Invests Over $400M in Three Michigan Facilities

ManufacturingDive

Stellantis plans to invest $406 million in three Michigan facilities to support its multi-energy strategy, according to a press release. As a part of the investment, the automaker's Sterling Heights Assembly Plant will be its first U.S. factory to manufacture a fully electric vehicle, the Ram 1500 REV. The plant — which has already been outfitted with BEV-specific installations — will also build the extended-range 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger alongside internal combustion engine models.
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