Gear Industry News December 5, 2023
[please visit our sponsor]
AGMA Updates
2023 Emerging Technology Webinar Series
December 6—online
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the game in gear manufacturing, bringing in intelligent automation, better decision-making, and insightful data analysis. However, it could be smoother sailing as the rise of AI also opens doors to clever cyber-attacks, which can be a risk to the manufacturing process. In this presentation, "AI Steered, Safety Geared: AI's Voyage with Gear Manufacturing," James McQuiggan, KnowBe4, we’ll dive into the good, the bad and the ugly of AI for the gear manufacturing industry and share practical steps to enjoy the benefits of AI while keeping the bad guys at bay.Register Today
Involute Spline Design and Rating—Winter
January 17–18—Live Online Course
This course will address both geometry and rating of involute splines of various types. The types of spline joints and their applications will be discussed. Spline configuration variations, including half-depth, full-depth, and special function designs, will be addressed. Both fixed and flexible spline configurations will be examined in terms of usage and design. Lubrication methods, including grease, oil bath, and flowing oil, as well as coatings appropriate for various spline applications, are examined. Shear and compressive stress rating methods are discussed with analysis methodology presented in both equation and graphical methodology via various rating charts.Register Today
Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation—Winter
January 23—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 Today
Gear Materials
January 30–February 1 & February 6–8—Live Online Virtual Training
Learn what is required for the design of an optimum gear set and the importance of the coordinated effort of the gear design engineer, the gear metallurgist, and the bearing system engineer. Investigate gear-related problems, failures and improved processing procedures.Register Today
Gearbox CSI
February 27–29 & March 5–7—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. In addition, a detailed primer on bearing technology prefaces the failure scenario discussions. You will gain a better understanding of various types of gears and bearings.Register Today
[please visit our sponsor]
Industry News
MiR Insights Wins 2023 NED Innovation Award in Automation
Power Transmission Engineering
MiR Insights from Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) is the 2023 winner of the New Equipment Digest Innovation Award in the automation category. As shared on NewEquipment.com this week, MiR Insights is a cloud-based software that empowers customers of MiR’s autonomous mobile robots to optimize the performance of their fleets and minimize downtime with data-driven intelligence.Read More
Robots or Cobots: Which Path to Automation is Right for You?
SME
While collaborative robots (cobots) are currently in the spotlight, it’s important to remember that their popularity doesn’t necessarily mean they’re the best choice for every situation. The suitability of cobots versus traditional robots hinges on various factors, and the decision isn’t as straightforward as following the latest trend.Read More
All About Bearings in Space
Automation.com
"Space is a risky business,” once said Aaron Cohen, acting deputy administrator of NASA. “I always considered every launch a barely controlled explosion." With several new space projects expected in the near future, these risks must be avoided at all costs. This puts a greater onus on engineers to create high-performing components that can withstand violent shuttle launches and inhospitable vacuums of space.Read More
 |  |
5 Takeaways from the AGMA EV Town Hall
Gear Technology
AGMA hosted an EV Town Hall last month during their Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo). This event was planned to explicitly ask the question, “Is industry ready to roll up its sleeves and start the process of sharing common outcomes that will serve as the building blocks for standards for electric vehicle technology?” Spoiler Alert: The answer was a resounding, yes. And the discussion uncovered some key issues, and perhaps a surprise or two, that will help AGMA leverage its 107 years of experience in this space to start to frame future discussions for electric vehicle standards development.Read More
Key Factors in Ball Screw Applications
Robotics Tomorrow
PBC Linear is targeting applications in the medical, lab automation, and semiconductor industries. As Tim Stellmacher states, "These are some of the industries that we believe are going to be hot, with many of the robots that facilitate automation requiring miniature ball screws."Read More
Establishing the Proper Flow in the Fabricating Shop
The Fabricator
Flow can be defined as the movement or passage of something. In industry, it might be the movement of liquids or gases in hydraulic and pneumatic equipment. In business and economics, flow refers to the movement of goods, information, or money through a system, such as the flow of products through a supply chain or the flow of capital through an investment portfolio.Read More
 |  |
Bonfiglioli Inaugurates New Facility in Pune
Construction World
Bonfiglioli, a leading player in the industrial equipment sector, has unveiled its latest state-of-the-art facility in Pune, representing a significant investment of Rs 1 billion. This strategic move underscores Bonfiglioli's commitment to expanding its manufacturing capabilities and fostering innovation in the rapidly evolving industrial landscape.Read More
Revolutionizing Production Progress Prediction in IIoT-Enabled Manufacturing: A Comparative Analysis
Medium
In the ever-evolving landscape of make-to-order manufacturing, the accurate prediction of Production Progress (PP) stands as a crucial reference point for dynamically optimizing production processes and ensuring on-time delivery of orders. With the advent of big data and the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), manufacturing workshops now have access to vast amounts of production data that can significantly impact PP.Read More
A Shift in Bearing Architecture
Power Transmission Engineering
Randy Stott, publisher of Power Transmission Engineering and Gear Technology magazines, recently sat down with Norm Parker, technical fellow and technical manager for Torque Transfer Systems at Stellantis, to discuss bearing technology during the Motion + Power Technology Expo in Detroit.Read More
 |  |
Metafold Revolutionizes Additive Manufacturing with New Features for 3D Printing and Lightweighting
3D Printing Industry
Cloud and API-based 3D engineering platform provider Metafold has announced new features aimed at promoting wider acceptance of 3D printing and lightweighting as alternatives to conventional manufacturing methods.Read More
 |  |