The latest machines, tooling and technology for gear grinding were featured at IMTS 2012.

The complete Product News section from the October 2012 issue of Gear Technology.

Previews of manufacturing technology related to gears that will be on display at IMTS 2012.

The turbines are still spinning. They’re spinning on large wind farms in the Great Plains, offshore in the Atlantic and even underwater where strong tidal currents offer new energy solutions. These turbines spin regularly while politicians and policy makers— tied up in discussions on tax incentives, economic recovery and a lot of finger pointing—sit idle. Much like the auto and aerospace industries of years past, renewable energy is coping with its own set of growing pains. Analysts still feel confident that clean energy will play a significant role in the future of manufacturing—it’s just not going to play the role envisioned four to five years ago.

The complete Technical Calendar from the May 2012 issue of Gear Technology.

What's not to like about a more focused, user-friendly Gear Expo? Booth Previews.

Machine tool companies are expanding capabilities to better accommodate the changing face of manufacturing. Customers want smaller-sized equipment to take up less valuable floor space, multifunctional machines that can handle a variety of operations and easy set-up changes that offer simplified operation and maintenance.