Gear Industry News November 12, 2024
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AGMA Updates
How to Read and Interpret a Gear Inspection Chart
December 3—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.Register Now
Flexible Automation for High-Mix Gear Manufacturers
December 4; 1:00–2:00 pm (EST)—Free Emerging Tech Webinar
Discover how flexible automation systems expand production for gear manufacturers in our upcoming webinar. Collaborative robots (cobots) offer unique technologies that put the deployment and operation of robot systems into the hands of more manufacturers than ever before. This webinar will provide you with valuable insights into how cobots can transform your operations, enhance efficiency, and give you a competitive edge.Register Now
Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation
January 29, 2025—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.Register Now
Steels for Gear Applications
February 11–13, 2025—Live Online Course
Gain a basic understanding of steel and its properties. Learn to make use of steel properties in an application and understand the potential that different steel and heat treatment options can offer. Explore how performance of the material depends on how the steel is produced.Register Now
Gearbox CSI
February 25–27, 2025—In-Person Training; Kimpton Hotel Monaco, Philadelphia
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.Register Now
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Igus Introduces New Environmentally Friendly Bearing Material
Igus has developed a new polymer bearing material called iglide JPF that is free of both per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). This innovation marks an important step in the company's efforts to create sustainable alternatives to conventional plain bearings.
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Industry News
New Edition of the GRI Newsletter “Transmissions”
Gear Technology
The newest edition of the Gear Research Institute (GRI) newsletter, “Transmissions” has been published. The link below will guide you to the Newsletter posting on GRI’s newly freshened website. The technical article included in this edition gives an overview of GRI's gear tooth impact testing capability and how it was recently used to meet the needs of one of its single client sponsors. Also note the Foreword section penned by GRI President, Chad Behrman, where he has a little announcement to make.Read More
Advanced Design Strategies and Applications for Enhanced Higher-Order Multisegment Denatured Pascal Curve Gears
Scientific Reports
The existing Pascal curve gears are limited by inflexible pitch curves and constrained transmission ratio changes, which hinders the application in a range of mechanical systems that require more adaptable gear solutions. To address this, a design procedure for higher-order multisegment denatured Pascal curve gear is proposed. A unified mathematical expression for the Pascal curve gear family is derived, enabling the construction of non-circular gears with free-form pitch curves by adjusting key parameters and offering more flexible pitch curve and a wider range of transmission ratios.Read More
Defenture Wins Polish Military Tactical Vehicle Contract
The Defense Post
The Polish Armed Forces has signed a multiyear procurement contract with Defenture for the firm’s GRF light tactical vehicles. No contract details were shared. However, the Dutch firm stated that the platform was selected because of its enhanced safety and mobility. It has an 8-speed automatic gear box and a fuel tank of 115 liters, enough to travel around 800 kilometers (497 miles).Read More
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Brian Short Honored with PTDA Warren Pike Award
Power Transmission Engineering
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) has named Brian Short the 33rd recipient of its Warren Pike Award for lifetime achievement in the power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) industry. The award was bestowed upon Short during the PTDA 2024 Industry Summit on October 25 in Colorado Springs, CO.Read More
Ricardo Unveils Element Modular Transmission Range
The EV Report
Ricardo, a leading global environmental and engineering consulting firm, has announced the launch of Element, a new range of modular transmissions designed to support decarbonized propulsion systems. Aimed at reducing time and cost for developing electric, hybrid, and hydrogen fuel cell platforms, Element targets clients with specialized high-performance and operational requirements.Read More
Jens Schueler Honored with 2024 Hall of Fame Award
Power Transmission Engineering
Schaeffler is proud to announce that Vehicle Lifetime Solutions CEO Jens Schueler, has been recognized with the prestigious 2024 Hall of Fame Award by the Import Vehicle Community of the Auto Care Association. Schueler received the award during the AAPEX show in Las Vegas.Read More
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Microchip Technology Forecasts Quarterly Results Below Estimates on Weak Automotive Demand
Reuters
Microchip Technology, opens new tab forecast third-quarter revenue and profit below estimates on Tuesday, indicating a sluggish demand from automotive customers amid economic uncertainty, sending its shares down about four percent in extended trading. Chipmakers that get orders from automotive and industrial customers have been struggling as these customers are clearing excess inventory, which they had built during the pandemic to avoid a supply crunch.Read More
SKF Signs an MOU with Proteus Marine Renewables and GE Vernova for Tidal Stream Projects
Power Transmission Engineering
SKF has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Proteus Marine Renewables (PMR) and GE Vernova’s Power Conversion business. The MOU sets out a framework for a potential alliance to supply tidal turbine generation systems (TTGS) to developers of tidal arrays for commercial, multi-megawatt tidal stream projects. An initial focus will be the supply of a minimum 59MW to MeyGen PLC (MeyGen) at its site in Scotland, the largest tidal stream facility in the world.Read More
Effectiveness Analysis of a Novel Rectangular Tunnel Boring Machine with Planetary Transmission for Box Jacking
Scientific Reports
Traditional rectangular tunnel boring machines have low tunneling efficiency, poor soil mixing effects, which has hindered the construction of long-distance and large-section box jacking projects. To overcome these limitations, a new type of full-face excavation boring machine was developed based on a planetary transmission mechanism. This machine achieves full-face excavation by utilizing three eccentric cutter heads that revolve around both the central axis of the cutter plate and their individual shafts.Read More
Group14 CEO Discusses Future of Silicon Batteries
The EV Report
In this Q&A, Group14 Technologies’ CEO, Rick Luebbe, provides insight into the company’s journey, its cutting-edge silicon battery technology, and the challenges of scaling advanced battery materials. Group14 is at the forefront of transforming energy storage, aiming to deliver superior battery solutions that enhance electric vehicle (EV) performance and support global electrification efforts.Read More