2023 Emerging Technology Webinar Series

November 1—online

The process of prototyping plastic gears has traditionally been an expensive and time-consuming endeavor that inhibits the speed of product development and limits companies’ agility in meeting customer demands. 3D printed steel tooling offers great promise in accelerating the development of plastic gearing, dramatically reducing lead times and costs. “Accelerating Gear Product Development with 3D Printed Mold Tooling,” presented by Ethan Rejto, director of marketing at Mantle, will share how manufacturers use plastic and metal 3D printing to accelerate the time to bring a new product to market.
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How to Read and Interpret a Gear Inspection Chart

November 2—Live Online Course

This 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.
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Loaded Tooth Contact Analysis—Fall

November 9—Live Online Course

Evaluating loaded tooth contact and developing tooth modifications using commercially available software to improve Khb and optimize power density. 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. Other gear performance optimization tools will also be briefly discussed: Profile Shift, Isotropic Finishing, Shot Peening, Accuracy, and Material Selection.
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Gear Systems Design for Minimum Noise

December 5-7, 2023 | Doubletree by Hilton San Diego Mission Bay, San Diego, CA

The need for noise control and its relation to gear drive design will be discussed. The general nature of noise and its measurement will be examined, with particular emphasis on terminology standards, and units of measurement appropriate to gear technology. Gear noise, per se, is seldom heard by and observer. The mechanism by which observer noticed noise is generated and transmitted will be defined, described, discussed. Before attempting to solve a noise problem with an existing unit or beginning the design of a new unit, the nature of the noise must be defined. Both experimental and analytical methods will be covered, with particular emphasis on application rather than theory.
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Worm Gear

December 5-7, 2023 | Doubletree by Hilton San Diego Mission Bay, San Diego, CA

This course is intended to be both an overview of worm and wheel gearing, as well as an introduction to the application, design considerations, practical development techniques for manufacturing, and finally how best to apply worm and wheel technology. We will cover some design development, lubrication considerations, and failure modes and causes.
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Industry News

AGMA Promotes Blackford to Chief Operating Officer

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The American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) recently announced the promotion of Jenny Blackford to the organization’s Chief Operating Officer (COO). In her new role, Blackford will oversee the association’s systems and processes, enterprise wide. In addition, she will have expanded roles relative to human and technology resources and investments.
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CoreTigo’s Industrial Wireless Automation for Enhanced Flexibility and Capacity at Rockwell Automation Fair 2023

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CoreTigo will be demonstrating its industrial wireless automation solutions at numerous locations during Rockwell Automation Fair 2023, November 6 to November 11 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in Massachusetts. At Stand 442 CoreTigo will showcase its innovative IO-Link Wireless technology, which is the enabler of numerous advanced wireless industrial automation solutions that are making factory automation flexible and faster. These include enhanced capabilities for condition monitoring and industrial internet of things.
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AMRC Exploring Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing for Aerospace

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WEG recently announced, through its indirect subsidiaries abroad, the acquisition of the industrial electric motors and generators business of Regal Rexnord Corporation, a global manufacturer of electromechanical equipment. The acquisition value is $400.0 million, subject to common price adjustments for this type of transaction.
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Advanced Manufacturing is Relieving Supply Chain Pressures in Heavy Industry

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SKF Wheel Bearings Assist Prototype Motorcycle in Securing World Record

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SKF has played its part in securing a new world record: the furthest distance traveled by a prototype motorcycle on a single tank of fuel. The prototype bike clocked up 4,183.8 km on its journey from Albino in northern Italy to North Cape in Norway – without needing to refuel. SKF helped motorcycle components supplier Acerbis in its AC50 project to design the two-wheeler. The AC50 project made several key breakthroughs – primarily by redesigning the fuel tank to hold 108 liters of fuel. In addition, SKF supplied a customized design for the wheel bearings and seals, to make the journey as efficient and comfortable as possible.
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The Power of Density Determination in Additive Manufacturing

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From aerospace to healthcare, AM has revolutionized industries by enabling the creation of complex, customized parts with unprecedented precision. However, beneath the surface of these intricate 3D-printed objects lies a critical aspect that often goes unnoticed: density. The density of AM parts plays a pivotal role in determining their material properties, structural integrity, and overall performance.
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