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 AGMA Emerging Technology webinar series will begin in 2025 with Noel Mack, Chief Technology Officer at LIFT. LIFT, one of the U.S. Manufacturing Institutes, is an accelerator connecting advanced materials, manufacturing processes, systems engineering, and talent development, enhancing America’s manufacturing competitiveness, national economy, and security.

Could a nanocomposite coating unlock latent potential in your power transmission system? 

Unlock the future of gear manufacturing with cutting-edge insights into Generative AI, Large (and small) Language Models, and RAG!• Join us for “Intelligent Manufacturing Augmentation - AI as Your Co-Pilot," a groundbreaking webinar tailored specifically for AGMA industry professionals.• Discover how these advanced technologies can enhance precision, efficiency, and innovation in your manufacturing processes AND your front & back office.  Learn about real-world applications, success stories, and practical strategies to stay ahead of the competition.• Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your operations and lead the industry with the power of AI-driven automation.

Discover how flexible automation systems expand production for gear manufacturers in our upcoming webinar. Collaborative robots (cobots) offer unique technologies that put the deployment and operation of robot systems into the hands of more manufacturers than ever before. This webinar will provide you with valuable insights into how cobots can transform your operations, enhance efficiency, and give you a competitive edge.

In today's rapidly evolving digital landscape, the threat of cyber-attacks looms larger than ever before. As malicious actors continuously refine their strategies, businesses of all sizes find themselves at an increased risk of being compromised. "5 Ways Your Company can Reduce the Risk of Being Hacked" delves into strategies that organizations can implement to bolster their cybersecurity posture. This presentation navigates the complex cyber threat environment, offering a blend of technical solutions and cultural shifts designed to mitigate risks. By focusing on Security Awareness Training, Phishing Simulations, Incident Response Plans complemented with Table Top Exercises, effective patching procedures, and fostering an enhanced Security Culture, this session aims to guide IT professionals, cybersecurity practitioners, C-Suite executives, and Board members towards creating a more secure digital ecosystem for their organizations. 

Although new developments in gear technology such as surface finishing, new materials, new coatings, and others have meaningfully contributed to increases in gear drive system power density improvements, these increases have been relatively small, that is, approximately 1% to 3% annually at best. Convoloid gearing (computer optimized) versus involute (a mechanically based system) creates incremental improvement in gear drive system power density with ranges of the order of 15% to 20% over current design practice. This webinar will detail new design and rating procedures where (2) Convoloid gear box design variants are compared to a well-established industrial gearbox (the baseline) for several critical gear rating and surface condition factor parameters resulting in power density increases of 15% to 20%. The webinar will detail design procedures and rating criteria directly compared to the involute baseline unit. A total of 11 different technical papers authored by Gear Innovations will be offered to further instruct gear design engineers in the specifics of Convoloid Gearing Technology.