Gear Industry News November 25, 2025

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AGMA Updates

Heat Treat Integration in Modern Manufacturing

December 2–Free Emerging Tech Webinar

As we all move forward into more modern manufacturing layouts and methods, heat treating is moving ahead as well. In this webinar, we will be discussing modern heat treating and how versatile, capable, safe, and efficient it can be in the modern workspace. Features that involve heat treating from floorspace, energy, loading, and processes will be discussed. Discover what is available and learn about the new facilities being installed today and tomorrow.
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2026 MPMA Education Calendar—Register Today

Advance your expertise with MPMA’s full year of training, events, and technical courses—online and in-person. From gear design and failure analysis to leadership forums and industry networking, this calendar delivers the education you need to stay competitive in a rapidly changing manufacturing landscape. In-plant trainings available—email: education@motionpower.org
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2026 FTM Call for Papers

For the first time in its history, the FTM will expand into a dual-track format. The first track will maintain the classic structure—featuring highly technical papers and presentations on new technologies, all peer-reviewed and indexed in Scopus. The second track will consist of presentation-only sessions focused on cutting-edge developments, innovative company solutions to market challenges, and emerging technologies poised to influence the future of the bearing and gear industries. Please review the entire Call for Papers document (link below) before starting your submission to understand all the details and requirements to present at the 2026 FTM. Deadline for submission is January 16, 2026.
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Gearbox CSI

February 3–12, 2026—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 for designing gear/bearing systems that will operate properly for their full design life. In this course, we will define and explain the nature of various gear and bearing failures and discuss and describe actual failure scenarios.
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Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation

February 24, 2026—Live Online Virtual Training

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.
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Design Basics of Spur and Helical Gears

February 25, 2026—Live Online Course

Learn how to develop and understand customer gear drive application specifications and target performance expectations. Review, calculate and select basic gear terminology variables and design parameters which define tooth bending and contact rating safety factors on two real-life examples.
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A highly refined system; the Burri PM 550T is a grinding wheel dressing machine developed over a number of years. This machine is capable of dressing virtually any grinding wheel design you can devise and will transform your operations into a first-class service for your customers or stakeholders.

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Cortec Adds New Sustainability Dimension to VpCI Barrier Paper for Metals Protection

Cortec Corporation is a long-time proponent of corrosion solutions that reduce environmental impact. One of those eco-conscious methods of metals protection is EcoShield VpCI-144 Paper, a corrosion inhibiting paper with a recyclable barrier coating.

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MSS Miniature Electromagnet Meets Holding Force and Duty Cycle Requirements

Magnetic Sensor Systems (MSS) has released a series of low-cost miniature electromagnets. Their E-66-38 Series Tubular Electromagnets is just 0.38 inches in diameter and 0.66 inches in length. To match the duty cycle and holding force requirements of a specific application, E-66-38 Series Electromagnets are available with16 different windings to select from.

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Industry News

Sandvik Coromant Appoints Steve Lind as Vice President Sales, Eastern U.S.

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Sandvik Coromant, a global leader in metal-cutting tools and solutions, has appointed Steve Lind as Vice President Sales, Eastern U.S. In this role, Lind will lead the sales region’s commercial strategy and execution, strengthen cross-functional collaboration and accelerate customer value across key manufacturing segments, including aerospace, automotive, medical and general engineering.
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Global Shop Solutions Launches AI Automation Tools to Simplify Manufacturing

Power Transmission Engineering

Global Shop Solutions announces two new AI-powered features designed to make every day manufacturing processes faster, more accurate and easier to manage. AI Accounts Payable (AP) Automation and AI Sales Order Entry continue the company’s mission to simplify manufacturing by reducing manual tasks and empowering customers to focus on high-value work.
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Electric Torque for Fault Severity Diagnosis in Gearbox-Type Load: ML Approaches Based On Poincaré Plot and Statistical Features

Scientific Reports

This study shows that electric torque from an induction motor is a sensitive and reliable alternative to vibration signals for detecting gearbox tooth faults. Using machine learning with statistical and Poincaré plot features, fault diagnosis achieved up to 100% accuracy and precision.
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Aichelin Group Signs Agreement to Acquire Nitrex

Gear Technology

The Aichelin Group, a global provider of industrial heat treatment solutions, has signed an agreement to acquire the NTS & UPC business divisions of Nitrex, a manufacturer of industrial furnaces focused on nitriding solutions. Headquartered in Canada, Nitrex has around 250 employees in five countries. Note: The business unit Heat Treating Services is not included in the scope of the acquisition.
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Renk Targets Revenue Surge by 2030

Reuters

Tank gearbox maker Renk aims to nearly triple its revenue by 2030 as part of a new strategy unveiled at its capital markets day on Thursday. "Tank transmissions are our most important profit driver," CEO Alexander Sagel told analysts, estimating that the defense sector "super cycle" would continue for another 10–15 years.
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Asia Shows the Way in Disposing of the Gearbox

Agriland

One further advantage of hybrids: in addition to the displacement of the mechanical gearbox, they can power implements by electricity and enable engines to run at their optimum speed. Eastern countries are showing the way; will the Western manufacturers catch up?
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SEW-Eurodrive’s Drop-In Solutions Drive Efficiency, Profitability and Reliability

Australia Mining

While it may appear counterintuitive at first, an increasing number of operations managers and engineers now recognize that replacing legacy equipment can be more cost-effective than repairing it. Worn worm gear drives are a standout example.
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Todd Hughes Returns to NMTA as West Coast Sales Manager

Gear Technology

Nidec Machine Tool America (NMTA) is pleased to announce that Todd Hughes has rejoined the company as Regional Sales Manager for the U.S. West Coast. In this role, Hughes will oversee gear machine tool sales across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming, and British Columbia.
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