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Loaded tooth contact analysis of gears, considering or neglecting gear misalignment, may be performed by gear design software such as KISSsoft or other similar tools. Approximately a dozen such commercial software programs are used in an international environment, most of them based on analytical approaches. Very few are based on FEM approaches.
The first Gear Expo featured 22 exhibitors at the 1986 Fall Technical Meeting in Chicago. It was billed as the “AGMA Fall Technical Meeting & Gearing Exhibition” and provided attendees the opportunity to learn the latest technical advances, state of gear research and gear design. The show highlighted machine tool, software and processing exhibitors to meet the ever-changing needs of the gear industry.
Pack Expo Las Vegas, one of North America’s most comprehensive packaging and processing events is celebrating a milestone: 2025 marks 30 years since the show’s debut. Today, Pack Expo Las Vegas continues to be a global hub for industry innovation and collaboration. Show producer PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, has elevated Pack Expo Las Vegas from a regional trade show to a global industry force—expanding its scale, influence, and relevance across international markets. This year, the show spanned over 1 million net square feet, featuring 2,300+ exhibitors.
The SKF Lincoln SL-6 metering device is a single-line automatic lubrication system injector. Its proven design is thoroughly updated to meet new demands on maintainability, leakage-protection and long-lasting performance even with harsh extreme pressure greases. Today’s manufacturing environment demands less maintenance time, higher productivity demands and little to no tolerance for unplanned production stops.
An innovative technology for the next generation of high-speed, high power density traction and propulsion systems has been jointly developed by Drive System Design (DSD) and Transense Technologies. David Hind, principal engineer, DSD, presented “Unlocking Powertrain Power Density with Innovative Motor Control,” earlier this year at the CTI USA Symposium 2025 in Novi, MI. The presentation built on initial simulation studies performed in MATLAB Simulink; a software tool used to design and simulate systems before moving to hardware. While simulation trials proved successful, achieving quality experimental results proved far more challenging. Hind examined these challenges and potential solutions at CTI.
Atlanta Drive Systems, Inc., Farmingdale, NJ, offers rack and pinion systems, actuators, gearboxes, servo reducers and lubrication systems for many different industries including machine tool, automation, aerospace, woodworking, material handling, robotic, food, packaging, stone and special machinery. PTE recently discussed the company’s lubrication solutions with Peter Alfano, senior applications engineer.
In gear design, efficiency often comes down to a battle with vibration. High-speed gears in transmissions, turbines, and robotics inevitably bleed energy through friction, heat, and unwanted oscillations. These losses may look like background noise, but they add up to reduced performance, accelerated wear, and shortened service life. What if the key to reducing those losses came from a century-old breakthrough in theoretical physics?
IKO International has introduced the PD…S X-Y parallel drive stage that removes the barriers that often exist in the work area during equipment design. With the PD…S, machine designers can achieve highly accurate positioning without sacrificing workability and performance.
SEW‑Eurodrive now offers external oil cooling and supply systems for heavy industry gearing with lead times as short as six weeks. Built and configured at SEW-Eurodrive Heavy Industry Gearing (HIG) in Wellford, South Carolina, these systems are engineered to support today’s torque-dense gearboxes—where thermal limitations often determine gearbox size.
Trafag, a leading manufacturer of high-accuracy measurement devices, highlights the NAT 8252 Industrial Pressure Transmitter, designed to meet the rigorous demands of hydraulic systems. With its ultra-compact design, fully welded stainless steel construction, and broad customization options, the NAT 8252 delivers a powerful combination of performance, reliability, and adaptability for hydraulic needs.
A supplier of premium products and services to the oil and gas service industry has repeated purchases of Vesconite Hilube bushings for Roper gear pumps, following the bushings' successful in-field performance on the pumps’ drive and the driven (idler) gear shafts.
OEMs and facility managers can simplify operations and cut costs with ABB’s globally compatible Baldor-Reliance GNEM (Global NEMA) motor. The U.S. Department of Energy reports that HVACR systems account for as much as 40 percent of energy use in commercial buildings, with space heating, cooling and ventilation driving most of the consumption. This makes energy efficiency a top priority for facility managers and OEMs alike. ABB, a NEMA motor manufacturer, engineered the Baldor-Reliance GNEM motor solution to answer this need.
This banded version of “The Energy Saver” combines the longer life and superior performance of the Gold-Ribbon Cog-Belt with the stability of a banded belt. It provides excellent service life in harsh environments and high shock load conditions. The unique construction combines the superior flexing of precision molded cogs with the tenacious gripping power of raw edge sidewalls. Gold-Ribbon Cog-Band is designed to achieve longer belt life, higher efficiency and higher horsepower ratings. It’s an ideal choice for applications where increased horsepower or speed is required. The reinforced band across the top of two or more individual v-belts greatly enhances stability by preventing the belt from turning over or jumping off the drive.
Copley Controls recently announced the release of its Nano High Power (Nano HP) and Nano Plus High Power (Plus-HP) digital servo drives for brush and brushless motors.
Regal Rexnord Corporation has expanded its high-performance coupling recertification service. The enhanced service provides critical support for maintenance and operations professionals in the oil and gas sectors and other turbomachinery users.
Avers Inc. recently announced the promotion of Ivan Torres to the position of president of Avers Machine and Gear. This leadership transition marks a new chapter in Avers Inc.’s continued commitment to operational excellence and sustained growth within the industry.
B&R, the Machine Automation Division of ABB, recently announced a new distribution partnership with FPE Automation to expand its local service and support capabilities in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. The collaboration, part of B&R’s Value Provider Program (VPP), is designed to bring advanced automation technologies and comprehensive support closer to regional machine builders and manufacturers, reinforcing B&R’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions through a trusted network of partners.
Eaton Cummins Automated Transmission Technologies has announced the production of its 500,000th Endurant transmission, a significant milestone that underscores Eaton Cummins’ ongoing commitment to delivering innovative, efficient, and high-performance powertrain solutions for the commercial vehicle industry.
Motion Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce a joint venture partnership with Tagodi Development Corporation. This resource contracting firm invests in the local Tahltan Nation in northern British Columbia, Canada.
GKN Aerospace is pleased to announce the signing of a five-year contract extension with Pratt & Whitney, a RTX business, to continue providing engine component repair services through 2029. This renewal further strengthens the longstanding collaboration between the two companies and underlines GKN Aerospace’s position as a trusted provider of critical engine component repair services.
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