Geert Poelman is a theoretical biologist with a passion for geometry, computer modeling -- and gearing.
Different ways of looking at the involute and developing gears from theoretical principles can help optimize designs, especially when considering nontraditional manufacturing methods such as 3D printing or injection molding, where the tooth form doesn't need to be generated by a straight-sided cutting tool.
A gear industry outsider has come up with what he thinks is an entirely new way of thinking about and designing gear systems. What do you think?
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