AI is everywhere right now. It’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s noise. In this webinar, we’ll break it down in plain English—what AI actually is, what it can realistically do for gear and bearing technicians, and what it can’t do. We’ll tell you now - it’s not taking away any jobs or replacing your expertise. We’ll walk through practical use cases like instant access to specs, automated inspection reports, and sharing tribal knowledge from experienced techs. Speakers Pankaj Prasad Founder and CEO of Airwave Pankaj Prasad is the Founder and CEO of Airwave, hands-free AI built to help every field technician work like an expert. A lifelong gearhead who’s been wrenching on cars and motorcycles for years, he’ll be the first to admit, “I’m a terrible mechanic.” The frustration of digging through manuals, second-guessing fixes, trying to remember what he did three jobs ago is exactly why he built Airwave.Previously, Pankaj held product leadership roles at Zoom and Salesforce., where he led training and mobile products at scale. Today, he focuses on building practical AI that supports technicians in the real world without adding more clunky software for them to fight through. Please fill out the form below for webinar access.

The increasing demand for high-precision internal gears in automotive and industrial applications has driven the development of advanced hard finishing processes. This presentation introduces SkiveFinishing®, a novel method designed to achieve superior gear quality and surface finish for hardened internal gears. SkiveFinishing® is defined as hard finishing by gear skiving using a dressable-free CBN skiving cutter, combining the productivity of skiving with the precision of hard finishing. After providing an overview of conventional manufacturing techniques for internal gears, the process principle of SkiveFinishing® will be explained, highlighting its unique advantages in terms of efficiency, flexibility, and achievable quality. Initial machining results on the LK 280 and LK 500 gear skiving machines demonstrate gear quality within ISO 1328 Class 5 and surface roughness values of Ra < 0.4 µm, confirming the process’s capability for high-performance applications. A comparative analysis of SkiveFinishing® against hard skiving and CBN profile grinding will be presented, emphasizing differences in process efficiency and achievable tolerances. The session concludes with a summary and outlook on future developments and potential applications of SkiveFinishing® in gear manufacturing. Speakers Dr.-Ing. Andreas Mehr Head of Technology Development at Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH Dr.-Ing. Andreas Mehr is Head of Technology Development at Liebherr-Verzahntechnik GmbH in Kempten, Germany. He began his academic and professional journey at Universität Karlsruhe (TH), Germany, where he earned his degrees in Mechanical Engineering (1992–1999). Following this, he spent five years as a research scientist in the Manufacturing and Materials Technology group at the wbk Institute of Production Science, Universität Karlsruhe (TH). His doctoral research focused on “Hard precision machining of gears with crystalline diamond-coated tools by gear shaping.” Since joining Liebherr in March 2004, Dr. Mehr has held key roles in advancing gear manufacturing technologies. In addition to leading technology development, he serves as Liebherr’s subject matter expert for gear shaping and gear grinding, supporting customers in optimizing gear applications. Dr. Mehr is a frequent contributor to the global gear technology community. He has presented numerous times at the AGMA Fall Technical Meeting and at leading international conferences, sharing insights on cutting-edge developments in gear machining, process optimization, and tool technology. His work continues to influence best practices and drive progress in the field of gear manufacturing. Please fill out the form below for webinar access.

Unlocking Opportunities: The DoD Mentor-Protégé Program and Manufacturing Innovation Institutes Explore how small businesses can thrive in federal contracting through strategic partnerships with industry giants. This webinar, hosted by LIFT, delves into a Mentor Protégé Program initiative that aims to help bolster the landscape of defense manufacturing. Why Watch? Insider Insights: Gain comprehensive knowledge about the Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) and its pivotal role in fostering small business growth. Strategic Benefits: Learn how partnering with Manufacturing Innovation Institutes (MIIs) can provide a competitive edge toward your government and commercial business success. Eligibility Essentials: Understand the criteria for mentors and protégés, ensuring you meet the prerequisites for participation. What You'll Learn: The fundamentals of the Mentor-Protégé Program (MPP) and its evolution since its inception. How MIIs facilitate collaboration and innovation in the defense sector. Criteria for becoming a mentor or protégé and how to navigate the application process. Who Should Watch: Business owners and Developers of all sizes, procurement specialists, and industry professionals eager to expand their footprint in defense contracting and beyond. Whether you're new to federal contracts or seeking to maximize your participation, this webinar can help you get on the right path. Reserve Your Spot Now! Don't miss this opportunity to empower your business through strategic alliances and get access to expert guidance. Secure your place today and chart a course towards sustainable growth and profitability. https://lift.technology/ Speakers Beth Cryderman Moss Director of Contracts and Mentor Protégé Pilot Program Manager ~ LIFT Manufacturing Innovation Institute Beth Cryderman Moss is the Director of Contracts and Mentor Protégé Pilot Program Manager at LIFT Manufacturing Innovation Institute in Detroit. She has over 25 years of experience in occupational and business counseling, including 15 years as the Program Manager for the Macomb Regional APEX Accelerator. Beth holds a Bachelor's in Business Administration and a Master's in Management, and is certified in Federal Contracts Management. Her work focuses on supporting national security, small business defense contracting, and workforce development within Michigan's Defense Corridor. She is also actively involved with the National Defense Industrial Association and the Michigan Alliance of APEX Accelerators.  Please fill out the form below for access.

The humanoid robot market has received a lot of attention in recent months, owing to an influx of capital and large addressable market. After six months of in-depth research, Interact Analysis reveals the true growth potential and market penetration, separating fact from fiction. Join us to uncover the real trajectory of this rapidly evolving industry. Speakers Rueben Scrivenleads, the Warehouse Automation research practice at Interact Analysis Rueben is one of the world’s leading warehouse automation industry analysts. He’s spoken at all the leading industry events, and featured in the Financial Times, the WSJ, The Economist, Reuters, and CNBC, along with countless trade publications. Rueben leads the Warehouse Automation research practice at Interact Analysis, a market intelligence firm focused on supply chain automation technologies. In recent years, his group’s research and analysis has expanded into warehouse software covering the whole tech-stack from sub-system control software, to execution and management software. Please fill out the form below for webinar access.

We are bringing back our favorite auto market forecaster for his insights on all things automobile. Joe McCabe has more than 25 years of experience in the automotive industry. With his company, AutoForecast Solutions, he is working to bring global production forecasting through 2037. He will discuss the electric vehicle market, new technologies, new market trends and more. Speakers Joe McCabePresident & CEO of AutoForecast Solutions LLC (AFS) Joe McCabe leverages decades of industry experience and knowledge to provide production forecasting, advisory services, and business intelligence solutions to the global automotive community.  He is responsible for managing the global vehicle, powertrain, and drivetrain forecasting operations, as well as the development and deployment of AFS proprietary business intelligence software solutions.   The combined suite of AFS services provides insight into current and future business opportunities as well as tracking revenue and competitive activity down to the part number level in a user-friendly, web-based environment. The mission at AFS is to help customers defend their core operations while identifying areas for growth. Please fill out the form below to receive webinar access.

The AGMA Robotics Committee is releasing a new white paper, The Near Future of Mechanical Drive for Humanoid Robots. In conjunction with the release of the paper, we have invited the author and two contributors for a robust conversation.

Laser-powder directed energy deposition (LP-DED) reduces lead times and offers potential benefits for the gear industry, but more research is needed on the performance of DED-manufactured and repaired gears for widespread adoption. The Gear Research Institute (at Penn State University) and EtxeTar have studied Dievar, a tool steel material, for gear manufacturing by LP-DED. We have analyzed Dievar’s processability, hardness, toughness and bending fatigue performance.  We applied the gained knowledge to repair a gear tooth of a CNC machine broken during the assembly process. Igor Ortiz (EtxeTar) introduces the industrial case application and some of the studied properties of Dievar processes by LP-DED.  Dr. Aaron Isaacson presents the novel method developed at GRI for efficiently study the bending fatigue behavior of teeth manufactured with new processes and alloys. He is also presents the results obtained with Dievar. Presenters Igor Ortiz R&D Project ManagerEtxeTar Igor Ortiz is a R&D Project Manager for special projects at EtxeTar, with over 15 years of expertise in product development, computer aided engineering (CAE), computer aided manufacturing (CAM) and production facilities. He holds an MSc in Industrial Engineering from Ecole CESI (France), an MBA from the University of Barcelona. He has completed an executive program in Mergers & Acquisitions from ESADE business school. Sponsored by his company, currently he is pursuing an international PhD at the Polytechnic University of Madrid and research stays at Penn State University. Igor focuses his research on the fatigue analysis of laser-powder DED manufactured gear teeth. Igor is leading multiple programs at Penn State University’s Gear Research Institute (GRI), Center for Innovative Materials Processing through Direct Digital Deposition (CIMP-3D) and Millennium Science Complex. His experience includes automotive, turbomachinery, oil and gas and aerospace industries. Currently, he leads an advanced robot laser cell program for repairing and coating high-value parts, focusing on the automation of laser processes (laser-powder DED, hardening, peening) and developing workflows and processes for laser technology. Aaron Iscaason, Ph.D. Head of the Drivetrain Technology CenterDrivetrain Technology Center Aaron Isaacson, Ph.D. is Head of the Drivetrain Technology Center at the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) at Penn State University. Dr. Isaacson also serves as Managing Director of the Gear Research Institute. Dr. Isaacson holds B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering.  He recently completed his doctorate in Materials Science and Engineering with research focus on functional design and optimization of high alloy steel microstructures for rotorcraft gears in loss of lubrication environments. Dr. Isaacson has over 25 years of experience conducting gear performance evaluation. His research interests include gear performance characterization, failure analysis, gear tooth friction and efficiency, ferrous metallurgy, additive manufacturing for drivetrain applications, tribology, gear metrology, gear health monitoring and custom testing applications. Please fill out the form below to receive webinar access.