If your work touches mechanical power transmission components, the answer is an overwhelming YES! For example, if you design machinery with gears or bearings, MPT Expo is for you. If you maintain plant equipment that requires replacement of mechanical components, MPT Expo is for you!
Future electric and hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles will require high-efficiency and lightweight electric motor-driven propulsion systems. One key to designing an optimum electric motor-driven propulsion system, is to have a method for estimating the mass and efficiency of a gearbox for different power levels, motor speeds, and propeller speeds. Understanding the trade space for gearbox mass and efficiency allows the overall optimization of the propulsion system.
Motor solutions are the lifeblood of many applications, powering the precise movements and operations that keep automated systems running smoothly. While each system presents unique demands, the wide variety of motor types available ensures there is an option suitable for each specific need. It is vital to understand the pitfalls of choosing an inappropriate motor, given the countless motor types, brands and sizes.
C-COM Satellite Systems, a manufacturer of mobile satellite antennas, has integrated several models of Bodine Electric motors across a variety of platforms. These motors are primarily used to drive the Azimuth
and Elevation axes on their Fly-Away (portable) and Drive-Away (vehiclemounted) systems.
As industries adopt more automation, the demand for reliable and efficient pneumatic systems, which power everything from robotic arms to air-powered tools, continues to rise. However, despite their widespread
use, these systems often suffer from hidden inefficiencies. Here, Chris Johnson, managing director at SMB Bearings—Oxfordshire, U.K.) explores how an overlooked component, industrial bearings, can improve the
efficiency of pneumatic technologies.
The Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo) returns to Detroit from October 21–23, 2025, bringing together a comprehensive cross-section of the mechanical, fluid, and electrical power transmission sectors. Hosted in one of North America’s manufacturing hubs, the event serves as a convergence point for engineers, technologists, researchers and decision-makers involved in the design, production and integration of power transmission systems.
Manufacturers continue to see the value of automation and robotic technologies as industrial sectors outside of automotive look towards these solutions in 2025 and 2026 to bolster efficiency and fill much needed workforce gaps. AMRs, cobots and next-gen vision systems highlight the latest robotic and automation solutions.
Material plays a crucial role in manufacturing. Vesconite Bearings is a perfect example of this as the company provides bearings and bushings for a versatile application range where the components must survive in the most extreme environments.
Zero-Max announces its all-new CD Power-Series of Servo-Rated Composite Disc Flexible Shaft Couplings. These unique couplings feature a higher power-density, providing higher torque capacity in a smaller, more compact solution
Applied Motion Products introduces its latest innovation: the MLA and MEA Series Linear Actuators. These new actuator families are designed to deliver exceptional precision, force, and reliability across a wide range of industrial and automation environments.
The MagnaShear motor brake from Force Control Industries employ oil shear technology which transmits torque between lubricated surfaces – thereby eliminating the heat build-up of dry brakes which is a major source of conveyor fires. A patented fluid recirculation system dissipates the heat and keeps these proven brakes running cool. Totally enclosed MagnaShear brakes are impervious to moisture,dirt, and dust – further enhancing their safety. In addition to being safer, oil shear technology eliminates wear on friction surfaces, significantly increasing service life and virtually eliminating adjustment and maintenance – thereby saving time and money. MagnaShear motor brakes are ideal for conveyor applications in all types of industries – including indexing conveyors, holding brakes for bulk materials handling, and more.
Mitsubishi Electric has launched its latest FR-D800 series inverters, designed to deliver better performance, easy operation, and improved energy efficiency for a wide range of industrial applications. Compact and intuitive, the new series delivers powerful performance alongside features designed to make selection, installation, and operation simpler.
Food and beverage manufacturers face unique challenges in ensuring precision, hygiene, and reliability in their equipment. Ruland’s shaft collars and rigid couplings are engineered and manufactured to meet the demanding needs of food processing, packaging, and handling systems, offering solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce downtime.
Winsmith has launched a new line of Aluminum Speed Reducers available in round and square worm gear housing. Winsmith Aluminum Round Speed Reducers (ALRN) and Aluminum Square Speed Reducers (ALSQ) are dimensionally interchangeable with global manufacturers of right-angle worm gearboxes. These new single-piece aluminum housing gearboxes are built to order and can be assembled with various accessory options.
Forest City Gear, an industry-leading manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, recognized Josh Gates on his 10th anniversary and thanked him for his long-term dedication to the company.
Bell Textron Inc. has been down-selected for Phase 2 of Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) Speed and Runway Independent Technologies (SPRINT) X-Plane program with the objective to complete design, construction, ground testing and certification of an X-plane demonstrator.
Siemens recently celebrated the opening of its expanded train factory in Munich-Allach, one of the most modern train production facilities in Europe and a key location in Siemens Mobility’s European service network. Around €250 million has been invested in new buildings, state-of-the-art production facilities, and the expansion of AI-based software solutions since 2023. This development underscores the technology company’s commitment to Germany as a viable location for manufacturing and innovation.
NTN is proud to announce that Cheryl Loew-Resch, marketing events and promotions manager, has been named a 2025 Women at the Wheel honoree by aftermarketNews.
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