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   Power Transmission Technology Update       May 23, 2024

GWJ Technology Presents New Version of TBK Calculation Software

GWJ Technology GmbH has presented a new version of its desktop solution TBK with numerous enhancements, particularly in the field of gearing. The TBK calculation software has been used successfully worldwide for more than four decades to dimension gears, shafts, connections, bearings, and other machine elements as well as complete gearboxes. With its various interfaces to 3D CAD systems, the TBK software is a powerful calculation tool for development, design, work planning, production, and quality assurance.

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Forest City Gear Celebrates Retirement of Brian Getty

Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine and medium pitch custom gears, is proud to celebrate the retirement of Brian Getty in May. Getty served as Forest City Gear’s Maintenance Technician Lead for 10 years.

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Avoiding Failure and Downtime

Gear drives are fundamental in most processing operations, connecting the prime mover to the driven equipment and ensuring that the system has enough torque to effectively move product. Correctly specifying and selecting the proper gear drives for critical applications leads to reliability, greater uptime, and profitability.

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White Paper: How An Electric Transaxle Works by ASI Drives

White Paper: How An Electric Transaxle Works by ASI Drives

Your electric transaxle choice can make or break the effectiveness of your battery powered machines, and making the best design decision is only possible when you’re well-informed. Read our white paper, to learn all about the major components of this complex drive — and what to consider when designing your own products.

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Compact Motor Series Offers High-Torque Density at Affordable Prices

Compact Motor Series Offers High-Torque Density at Affordable Prices

SDP/SI offers small-frame brushless DC motors in five frame sizes (16mm to 52mm) each with 12, 24, or 48 VDC. Excellent torque per frame size performance, this innovative design provides outstanding value to manufacturers, allowing for equipment downsizing. Ideal for a variety of applications, the motors are customizable. Call us!

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White Paper: NVH & Production Tolerances | Read it Now!

White Paper: NVH & Production Tolerances | Read it Now!

Are you looking to optimize NVH performance and sustainability in your gearboxes? Read this white paper and gain insights into software-driven analyses with the FVA-Workbench and practical strategies for achieving longevity and smooth operation. Explore the transformative potential of detailed gear system analyses, flank modification design, and manufacturing tolerance considerations.

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Join us for Fundamentals of Gear Design and Analysis

Join us for Fundamentals of Gear Design and Analysis

AGMA is hosting our Fundamentals of Gear Design and Analysis on June 25-27, 2024 in Rosemont, IL! For more information such as dates and times and registration deadline, click on the link below.

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Join us for Lubrication & Wear: Advanced Concepts

Join us for Lubrication & Wear: Advanced Concepts

ABMA is hosting our Lubrication & Wear: Advanced Concepts on July 9-11, 2024 at the University of Notre Dame! For more information such as dates and times and registration deadline, click on the link below

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