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   Power Transmission Technology Update       February 27, 2025
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PBC Linear Miniature Ball Screws – Now Available

Get quality miniature ball screw assemblies from PBC Linear. American made and ready now for integration into your applications. Choose between 5, 7, and 10 grade accuracy for either 6 mm, 8 mm, or 10 mm ball screw sizes. Learn more at pbclinear.com.

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Roller Bearing Outlook 2025

Understanding the overall economy as it relates to the global bearing market is critical because it will ultimately determine how companies spend their money. In a down economy, companies go into protective mode, reducing inventories, headcount, R&D expenses and less willing to spend money on products on projects that have not turned into real purchase contracts. In a healthy economy, we see more R&D in heat treatment, lubrication, steel quality, etc. with headcount and resources willing to support long-term (and unpaid) projects.

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The Bearing Show 2025

This year, The Bearing Show will look at the latest developments in OEM bearing requirements, particularly regarding future fuels and electrified drivetrains. On day one, companies including, Nexteer Automotive, FEV and HF Sinclair, Ford and GM will be presenting on evaluations of bearings within high-speed drivetrains and modern bearing challenges in automotive motion control. Ford and GM will be presenting preferred OEM architectures and mechanical engineering challenges for hybrid vehicles.

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KISSsoft System Module Offers Load Spectrum Calculation

The KISSsoft System Module is a user-friendly tool also for load spectrum calculation designed for gearboxes. It incorporates nominal boundary conditions, variable forces on shafts, gear shifts, and hence changes in the power flow and operating mode variations. This complexity allows comprehensive calculations based on actual operating data, such as vehicle simulations or in situ measurements.

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Industrial Worm Speed Reducers

Industrial Worm Speed Reducers

Our standard industrial worm speed reducers provide improved performance, high reliability and easy maintenance. Offered in 7 sizes with center distances from 28 - 110mm. Featuring a flexible coupling input, all aluminum housings, and NEMA, IEC, or servo motor adapters.

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NES: Your Premier Custom Bearing Solution Provider

NES: Your Premier Custom Bearing Solution Provider

Napoleon Engineering Services is your one-stop shop for engineered bearing products, specializing in custom manufacturing, testing and inspection. For 28 years, NES has provided valuable services to an array of industries, including aviation, aerospace, automotive and agriculture. They’ve done so with impeccable customer service, meeting short lead times and answering the phone within two rings.

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EtherCAT Motion Controllers

EtherCAT Motion Controllers

Provide full EtherCAT master motion control with these brick-style controllers; 8 discrete inputs/16 discrete outputs, 2 analog inputs, and 2 analog outputs. Controllers are configured and programmed using PLCopen-style function blocks in the powerful free-to-download software; prices start at $779.

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Customer Specific Drive Systems from a Single Source

Customer Specific Drive Systems from a Single Source

Mechatronic drive systems are complex. Focusing on the customer’s requirements SDP/SI motion control experts combine perfectly matched components, including DC motor, BLDC motor, stepper motor, gearhead, controller, sensor, and housing into a fully integrated, high performance drive system. Get superior drive components plus engineering expertise all from one source.

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ProMat 2025

ProMat 2025

ProMat addresses the changing workforce, latest manufacturing equipment and technologies as well as distribution and supply chain issues. ProMat is the place where manufacturing and supply chain professionals help build the future.

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Join us for Basic Training for Gear Manufacturing

Join us for Basic Training for Gear Manufacturing

AGMA is hosting our Basic Training for Gear Manufacturing on April 7-11, 2025 in Chicago, IL at the AGMA National Training Center! For more information such as dates and times and registration deadline, click on the link below.

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