Michael Goldstein

Michael Goldstein, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief of Gear Technology, began his career in the gear industry in 1964, when he joined his father at Cadillac Machinery Co., Inc. As a machine tool dealer specializing in Gleason bevel gear machines, Michael rose to prominence in the industry, with leadership roles in the Machinery Dealers National Association (MDNA), as well as the European Association of Machine Tool Merchants (EAMTM). He founded Gear Technology in 1984, and has been involved with the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) throughout his career (50 years in the gear industry).

Training the Next Generation

March 1, 2018

Michael Goldstein

Last issue, when I went over the results from our annual State of the Gear Industry survey, I was being too nice. Sure, there's still a lot of optimism about the business climate. Gear manufacturers are mostly busy. For most, 2018 looks like it will be at least a little better than 2017. But there are dark clouds ahead, and they've been building for some time.

We'd Grow Faster If We Could

January 1, 2018

Michael Goldstein

It's probably no surprise to anyone that the majority of the gear industry had a pretty good year in 2017, and that most gear manufacturers are expecting a pretty good 2018 as well. After all, most major economic indicators - including the ones that focus on the manufacturing sector - have been positive for some time.

Binge Watching for Gearheads

November 1, 2017

Michael Goldstein

We've decided to install a man-cave at our office here at Randall Publications. Comfy chairs, surround sound, flat screen, the works. We're going all out, because we have some important watching to do. But before you get the wrong idea, we're not goofing off and binge-watching Stranger Things. No, we're watching Gear Technology TV.

Got Gear Questions - Get Gear Answers

September 1, 2017

Michael Goldstein

Gear Expo 2017 is your best opportunity to expand your knowledge, get answers to your technical questions and solve your toughest manufacturing challenges. The reason is quite simple. Gear Expo provides you with the greatest collection of gear expertise, know-how and experience you can find.

Columbus Calling

August 1, 2017

Michael Goldstein

Summer never lasts as long as you want it to. By the time you read this, you'll be well into the hazy, lazy days, and the season will be gone before you know it. That means you're running out of time to make plans to attend our industry's most important event. Of course, I'm talking about Gear Expo (October 24 - 26) and the AGMA Fall Technical Meeting (October 22 - 24), both of which will take place in Columbus, OH.

Go Here. Do This.

July 1, 2017

Michael Goldstein

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Get Smarter at Gear Expo

June 1, 2017

Michael Goldstein

There are many benefits to attending Gear Expo, but if you're not taking advantage of the educational opportunities, you're missing out.

Honored and Impressed

May 1, 2017

Michael Goldstein

At the AGMA annual meeting last month, the association presented me with its Distinguished Service Award.

Transferring Tribal Knowledge

March 1, 2017

Michael Goldstein

How do we educate the next generation of gear industry employees, and how do we train the ones we already have?

Erosion of Knowledge

March 1, 2015

Michael Goldstein

Have you ever stood on a beach at the edge of the water and felt the grains of sand dissolve from under your feet as the water recedes? No matter how hard you plant your feet or grip your toes, you can’t hold on to the sand. It just flows away right from under you. In many ways that sand is like the knowledge and experience of our graying manufacturing workforce. It seems inevitable that much of that knowledge is being washed away.