Hagen Hofmann of Hoefler presents his views on global trade, competition and the future of the gear industry.

Preview of Gear Expo, with information on AGMA's fall technical meeting and the city of Detroit.

This article discusses the potential effects observed for different antiwear and EP chemistry on the micropitting of cylindrical gears.

VDI has created a data exchange format that allows for the electronic exchange of all geometric parameters for cylindrical gears.

Environmentally friendly cutting fluids aren't just good for the environment. They can also be good for performance.

Romax Technology is automating the design iteration process to allow companies to be faster to market with the highest quality, most robust gear products.

Turnkey Design Services is manufacturing a planetary gear system to increase power density.

New machine promises DIN 2 accuracy and unique features at low cost.

Powder metallurgy (P/M) techniques have proven successful in displacing many components within the automobile drive train, such as: connecting rods, carriers, main bearing caps, etc. The reason for P/M’s success is its ability to offer the design engineer the required mechanical properties with reduced component cost.

Some results of evaluation by this method in the automotive industry.