From a technological perspective, there typically aren't many EUREKA! breakthroughs in the "state of the gear industry" to report, and 2014 was really no different.

Most companies spend this time of year crystal ball gazing. Managers want to know the future so they can make projections, plan schedules, determine budgets and make major decisions that will ensure their success.

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One of the initiatives now in progress since the close of the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) 2014 Fall FTM was building a detailed timeline of the organization’s history since its founding in 1916.

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[starbox] My very first posting in this space was a call for papers for the 2013 AGMA Fall Technical Meeting. I had just gotten home from Arlingto...

[starbox] This is a belated post in support of the International Day of the Girl. Around the world girls have to risk abuse, sexual assault, and e...

My e-mail correspondent was worried about making a bad career move. Since it is unlikely that people starting out in the gear trade today will work...

 [starbox] The anticipated, two-way dialog for this blog has been hampered by persistent spammers trying to scam their way onto t...