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SUMMARY:161: Navigating AGMA's Gear Industry Standards
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: April 27\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 27 – 12:00-2:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nfundamentals of motion and power systems – 161\n\n\n\nThis is a practitioner’s guide to selecting and applying the right standard or information sheet. This two-hour course gives gear industry professionals a practical foundation for navigating the standards and information sheets published by AGMA\, and their associated ANSI and ISO documents. Rather than treating the standards library as a fixed reference shelf\, the course walks through how these organizations relate to one another\, how documents are developed and kept current\, and who maintains them. The centerpiece of the course is a decision framework for choosing the correct standard or information sheet for a given design\, analysis\, or review — helping participants avoid the common and costly mistake of citing the wrong\, outdated\, or misapplied document. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 2 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nDistinguish the roles of AGMA\, ANSI\, and ISO and how a document moves between them\n\n\n\nExplain how AGMA and ISO documents are developed\, reviewed\, reaffirmed\, revised\, or withdrawn\n\n\n\nIdentify the AGMA Technical Committees and ISO/TC 60 working groups behind key documents\n\n\n\nDifferentiate an AGMA Standard from an Information Sheet\, and their ISO counterparts (ISO Standard\, ISO/TS\, ISO/TR)\n\n\n\nApply a decision framework to select the correct standard or information sheet for a design\, analysis\, or review task\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $49(Deadline: 4/13/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $99(Deadline: 4/13/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nGear design engineers\, manufacturing and quality engineers\, and technical managers who reference AGMA\, ANSI\, or ISO documents in their work but have limited exposure to how the standards system itself is organized\, maintained\, and governed. \n\n\n\nInstructor\n\n\n\nComing Soon \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/navigating-agmas-gear-industry-standards/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270428T170000
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SUMMARY:225: Understanding AGMA 917-B97
DESCRIPTION:Format: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: April 28\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 28 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level – 225\n\n\n\nThis course provides a working\, clause-by-clause understanding of AGMA 917-B97\, the industry reference for designing fine-pitch spur and helical gears (20–120 diametral pitch). Rather than a passive read-through of the Information Sheet\, the course builds attendees’ calculation skill directly: involute gear theory\, standard and operating geometry\, profile shift\, tooth thickness\, backlash\, contact ratio\, and bending/contact stress are all worked live using real gear examples. \n\n\n\nThree running examples anchor the material — a fine-pitch spur gear\, a case-hardened fine-pitch helical gear\, and a coarse-pitch gear used to illustrate where 917-B97’s guidance is universal to involute gearing versus specific to the fine-pitch range. Attendees leave with a complete picture of the standard’s 15 clauses\, from theory and design synthesis through materials\, manufacturing\, inspection\, and load rating. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 7 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nApply involute gearing theory to explain how pressure angle\, base pitch\, and contact ratio govern gear mesh behavior\n\n\n\nCalculate standard and operating gear geometry\, profile shift\, tooth thickness\, and backlash for fine-pitch spur and helical gears\n\n\n\nEvaluate transverse and face contact ratio\, and compute bending and contact stress using the AGMA geometry factor and Hertzian contact methods\n\n\n\nSelect appropriate materials and heat treatments — including case hardening — for fine-pitch gear applications\n\n\n\nDistinguish which guidance in AGMA 917-B97 applies universally to involute gearing versus specifically to the fine-pitch (20–120 DP) range\n\n\n\nNavigate the full scope of the Information Sheet — design synthesis\, backlash control\, drawings and tolerancing\, materials\, manufacturing\, inspection\, lubrication\, bearings\, and load rating\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nGear design engineers\, manufacturing and quality engineers\, and technical managers who design\, specify\, or review fine-pitch gearing and want a working command of AGMA 917-B97’s design equations and application guidance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $625(Deadline until 2/2/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $675(Deadline: 2/3/27 – 3/31/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $700(Deadline: 4/1/27 – 4/14/27) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $725(Deadline until 2/2/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $775(Deadline: 2/3/27 – 3/31/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $800(Deadline: 4/1/27 – 4/14/27) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nLance Brown\n\nLance’s career started in 1992 as a mill and lathe machinist. His introduction to world of gearing began in 1997 with CGI\, Inc in Carson City\, Nevada. As the lead gear designer\, he contributed many geared solutions to the medical (orthopedic and surgical robotics)\, defense\, commercial/consumer\, and robotics industries. He has collaborated with some of the world’s brightest minds and most talented engineers and designers to bring powerful solutions to life through advanced gear-train\, and assembly design. Lance sat on several of AGMA’s (MPMA) technical committees and was a member of the Technical Division Executive Committee (TDEC). Lance’s role with MPMA as Senior Technical Instructor began on October 1st\, 2025. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/understanding-agma-917-b97/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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SUMMARY:203: Modern Gear Manufacturing and Metrology
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: Greenville\, SC \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: May 4-6\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 4 – 8:00 am-5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 5 – 8:00 am-5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, May 6 – 8:00 am-5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level – 203\n\n\n\nThis three-day intensive course provides a rigorous\, practical foundation in the manufacturing and metrology of precision involute gears. Participants develop a thorough understanding of gear geometry\, material and heat treatment selection (as seen through a manufacturing lens)\, all major soft- and hard-cutting processes\, surface integrity\, inspection and metrology. \n\n\n\nIt is recommended that participants spend a minimum of one hour reviewing course material each evening. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 18 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nCalculate key geometry parameters for spur\, helical\, bevel\, and worm gear sets from the involute tooth form\n\n\n\nSelect materials and specify heat treatment cycles\, case depth\, and distortion requirements for carburized gears\n\n\n\nCompare all major soft- and hard-cutting processes and select the appropriate method for a given application\n\n\n\nApply the appropriate inspection methods and interpret the results of such measurements\n\n\n\nRecognize primary gear failure modes per AGMA 1010 as related to manufacture\n\n\n\nApply DFM principles to gear drawings including quality class selection and datum definition\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nGear manufacturing engineers\, process engineers\, quality engineers\, tooling specialists\, and technical managers responsible for the design\, production\, or quality of precision gear components. Also suited for gear designers seeking a deeper understanding of how manufacturing and metrology decisions affect performance and cost. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\nBook your hotel room\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,150(Deadline until 2/8/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,250(Deadline: 2/9/27 – 4/6/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,300(Deadline: 4/7/27 – 4/20/27) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,650(Deadline until 2/8/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,750(Deadline: 4/7/27 – 4/20/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,800(Deadline: 4/7/27 – 4/20/27) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nHilton Garden Inn Spartanburg805 Spartan BoulevardSpartanburg\, SC 29301 \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nDiscounted room rates at the Hilton Garden Inn Spartanburg are available for $142 per night and includes breakfast. The special rate is available until April 5\, 2027. Book Your Room in the MPMA block. \n\n\n\nHilton Garden Inn Spartanburg805 Spartan Boulevard\, Spartanburg\, SC 29301 \n\n\n\nCutoff Date: April 5\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nBook Hotel Room\n\n\n\n\nBy booking in the MPMA room block\, you receive a variety of benefits\, including guaranteed accommodations\, better networking opportunities with your peers\, special guest status at the host hotel\, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. MPMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com\, as there may be hidden fees\, limited flexibility\, and fewer rewards. MPMA does not work with a housing company and only MPMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by MPMA. If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by MPMA\, please contact events@motionpower.org.   \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\nComing Soon \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/modern-gear-manufacturing-and-metrology-may-2027/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270512T120000
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UID:8383-1810123200-1810137600@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:107: Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: May 12\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 12 – 12:00-4:00pm EST\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFundamentals of motion and power systems  – 107\n\n\n\nThis course is an introduction to the methodology of analytical gear inspection and the evaluation and interpretation of the resulting data. The application of this information to identify and correct manufacturing errors will begin to be explored. Additionally\, it reviews chart interpretation and applies inspection data to understand the causes and cures of manufacturing errors. Many chart examples are used to understand cause and effect. \n\n\n\nThis course is online. A webcam on your computer equipped with a microphone and speakers/headset are required for participation. Space is limited to 20-25 participants per course. Course materials will be mailed in hard copy. Please make sure to indicate your preferred mailing address in the registration process. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 3.5 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $350(Deadline until 2/16/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 2/17/26 – 4/14/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 4/15/27 – 4/28/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 2/16/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 2/17/26 – 4/14/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 4/15/27 – 4/28/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nIdentify major gear characteristics measured and methods used\n\n\n\nEvaluate pitch\, profile and helix\n\n\n\nUse AGMA/ANSI and ISO analysis methods\n\n\n\nCompare/contrast 2008-A88 with the current standard AGMA/ANSI ISO 1328-1-B14\n\n\n\nUnderstanding errors from various gear manufacturing processes (hobbing\, shaping\, shaving\, grinding)\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the relationship between inspection charts and manufacturing kinematics\n\n\n\nUsing inspection chart information to determine the root causes of errors\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nPeople relatively new to gear manufacturing/inspection. Quality control and manufacturing teams will benefit from a better understanding of how gears are measured and evaluated. Others from quoting\, processing\, and sales can also gain knowledge of inspection reports beyond the “wiggly lines” \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nDwight Smith\n\nDwight Smith has a wide range of experience in gear manufacturing\, workholding\, metrology\, analysis\, and project management. He has been developing and presenting Gear Basic training sessions globally since 1989. Smith serves as chairman of the AGMA Nomenclature Committee and is an instructor for the Basic Gear School for MPMA. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nFrom time to time MPMA uses photographs\, survey answers and testimonial of MPMA events in its promotional materials. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to the MPMA\, by virtue of your attendance all attendees agree to the use of their likeness in such materials. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/analytical-gear-chart-interpretation-may-2027/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270518T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270518T163000
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CREATED:20261014T191638Z
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SUMMARY:257: Reverse Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: May 18\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, May 18 – 8:00 am-4:30 pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level – 257\n\n\n\nReverse engineering a gear system is a not too unusual task and in many\, but not all\, cases the process goes fairly well\, thus it is easy to become complacent. It is important\, however\, to fully understand the process and the best practice procedure for reverse engineering a gear system. Failure to fully follow best practice can result\, at best\, in an unhappy gear user\, but in the worst case it can lead to very expensive\, time consuming and reputation damaging litigation. \n\n\n\nWe will discuss the basic types of reverse engineering projects (e.g. upgrading an existing system to increase power or extend operating life or improve noise level; replacing gear that has simply reached the end of its otherwise successful useful life; emergency\, short term\, interim gear replacement resulting from an unexpected failure; responding to a system that is not providing acceptable performance\, etc.). The need for understanding the operation of the system in which the gears will be used\, the conditions that led to the need for the project and especially\, the specific nature of the failure that occurred\, if that is the reason for the project\, are key\, often ignored\, elements of the process. \n\n\n\nIn some cases\, no drawings are available at all thus a design must be developed that will yield gears that provide equivalent load capacity\, life\, noise performance and smoothness of operation. This scenario will be discussed with recommended analyses resented. In other cases\, where no drawings are available\, the correct procedures to follow in developing a reverse engineered gear that truly meets the system requirements will be discussed in detail with cautionary procedures outlined. \n\n\n\nThe concept of applying the AVO (avoid verbal orders) process to the overall reverse engineering process will be discussed with fact based but names and identifying details eliminated case studies to emphasize the importance of this concept. The “amnesia” issue will also be addressed in this context. The author’s experience in serving as an Expert Witness provides first-hand information that will aid in avoiding this aspect of a reverse engineering project completely…. if followed! \n\n\n\nA webcam on your computer equipped with a microphone and speakers/headset are required for participation. Space is limited to 20-25 participants per course. Course materials will be mailed in hard copy. Please make sure to indicate your preferred mailing address in the registration process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $600(Deadline until 2/22/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 2/23/27 – 4/20/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 4/21/27 – 5/4/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 2/22/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 2/23/27 – 4/20/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 4/21/27 – 5/4/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will earn 7 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nRecognize the detailed engineering and application understanding required to properly reverse engineer a gear\n\n\n\nUnderstand the difference between designing from scratch and designing to duplicate an existing part and its function\n\n\n\nConsider the reasons why reverse engineering an existing gear set\, or\, especially\, a single gear can often considerably more difficult than designing a new gear or gear set from scratch\n\n\n\nDiscuss the possibilities for misunderstanding\, which are legion\, between purchaser and supplier\n\n\n\nAddress the need for all parties involved to agree regarding the purpose of the reverse engineering effort and the expected results and costs\n\n\n\nApply an understanding of forensic analysis of gearbox failures to avoid simply duplicating the original failure\n\n\n\nUnderstand the difference between a temporary replacement and a duplicate of the original gear and the discussion and documentation required to avoid misunderstandings that can lead to litigation\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nGear and gearbox design and manufacturing engineers\, management and quality control engineers involved with design and manufacture of reverse engineered parts\, especially where minimal or no original\, detailed gear design information is available. \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nRaymond J. Drago\, P.E.\n\nRaymond J. Drago is Chief Engineer of Drive Systems Technology\, Inc. (DST)\, a mechanical power transmission consulting organization that he founded in 1976. Mr. Drago also worked for the Boeing Company – Helicopters Division until his retirement after 37 years of service. Currently Mr. Drago is involved in the analysis\, design\, manufacture\, assembly\, and testing of many gear systems. In his role with DST\, Mr. Drago is active in all areas of mechanical power transmission\, including the design and analysis of drive systems in a very diverse field of application from heart pumps to very large mining & mill gears. He has used his 58 years of gear technology experience to prepare and deliver more than 150 Technical Papers and 385 courses dealing with various aspects of gear design and analysis. \n\nI started working at Boeing in 1967 and continued until my retirement in 2004. I started Drive Systems Technology in 1976 as a part time activity while still working at Boeing (with Boeing’s knowledge and approval\, under strict guidelines) which eventually grew to the point where I retired early from Boeing in order to pursue DST as a full-time activity. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/reverse-engineering-may-2027/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270608T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270610T170000
DTSTAMP:20261105T155732Z
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SUMMARY:251: Gear Failure Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Detroit\, MI – LIFT  \n\n\n\nDate: June 8-10\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 8 – 8:00 am-5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 9 – 8:00 am-5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 10 – 8:00 am-5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level – 251\n\n\n\nExplore gear failure analysis in this combination lecture and hands-on seminar where students not only see slides of failed gears but can hold and examine specimens with the same failure modes covered in the seminar. The course starts off with an introductory lecture on basic gear terminology and meshing action; however\, MPMA courses on basic gear design and metallurgy are available and recommended as prerequisites. The first 12 hours are lectures following PowerPoint presentations\, and the remaining time has students in groups identifying failure modes on failed gears and working on a case study. A hard copy of all course materials is provided to each participant. Microscopes are available to examine failed specimens. The course follows ANSI/AGMA 1010-F14\, Appearance of Gear Teeth-Terminology of Wear and Failure”\, covering 8 classes\, 28 general modes and 29 specific modes of gear and bearing failure. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 18 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLIFT Disclaimer\n\n\n\nPlease note that this class will be held at the LIFT Facility in Detroit\, Michigan. We are subject to specific access and security regulations. Attendance is limited to citizens of approved countries as determined by LIFT’s security policies. The approved country list as of November 2025 is as follows: Albania\, Belgium\, Bulgaria\, Canada\, Croatia\, Czech Republic\, Denmark\, Estonia\, Finland\, France\, Germany\, Greece\, Hungary\, Iceland\, Italy\, Latvia\, Lithuania\, Luxembourg\, Montenegro\, Netherlands\, North Macedonia\, Norway\, Poland\, Portugal\, Romania\, Slovakia\, Slovenia\, Spain\, Sweden\, Turkey\, United Kingdom\, United States\, and Australia. \n\n\n\nIndividuals who are citizens of countries not included on the facility’s approved list will unfortunately not be permitted to attend this session. Participants will be required to provide citizenship information during registration to confirm eligibility for entry. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these requirements\, which ensure compliance with facility and government regulations. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the primary and secondary failure modes\n\n\n\nUse the proper nomenclature to describe the morphology of gear failure\n\n\n\nUnderstand common tools and methods used in gear failure analysis\n\n\n\nDiagnose the root causes of failure\n\n\n\nPrescribe remedies to prevent repeat failures\n\n\n\nTailor failure analysis techniques for their specific requirements\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nSuitable for gear engineers\, gear/gearbox designers\, users\, researchers\, maintenance technicians\, lubricant experts\, and managers as it highlights in great details what can go wrong. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\nbook your hotel room\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,150(Deadline until 3/15/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,250(Deadline: 3/16/27 – 5/11/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,300(Deadline: 5/12/27 – 5/25/27) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,650(Deadline until 3/15/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,750(Deadline: 3/16/27 – 5/11/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,800(Deadline: 5/12/27 – 5/25/27) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis course is taught at LIFT at 1400 Rosa Parks Blvd\, Detroit\, MI 48216. \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nDiscounted room rates at the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown are available for $220 per night and includes breakfast. The special rate is available until May 10. Book Your Room in the MPMA block. \n\n\n\nCourtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown333 E Jefferson Ave\, Detroit\, MI 48226 \n\n\n\nCutoff Date: May 10\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nBook Hotel Room\n\n\n\n\nBy booking in the MPMA room block\, you receive a variety of benefits\, including guaranteed accommodations\, better networking opportunities with your peers\, special guest status at the host hotel\, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. MPMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com\, as there may be hidden fees\, limited flexibility\, and fewer rewards. MPMA does not work with a housing company and only MPMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by MPMA. If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by MPMA\, please contact events@motionpower.org.   \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nTERRY KLAVES\n\nTerry Klaves semi-retired from the Milwaukee Gear Division of Regal Beloit in 2017 after 45 years of work in the gearing industry with four different companies\, positions varying from gear engineer to VP of Engineering and responsibilities including gear design\, optimization\, manufacturing and Quality Assurance.  He has a passion for solving gearing related problems and continues to serve the gearing industry as part time consultant and trainer for AGMA\, in addition\, he is Chairman of the AGMA TC-60 Committee\, contributing to development of ISO gearing standards.  Terry graduated with a BS-Engineering in 1976 and a MS-Engineering from UW-Milwaukee in 1981 and enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for gears through formal consulting and training activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/gear-failure-analysis-june-2027/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270622T080000
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SUMMARY:231: Gearbox Systems Design
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: Clearwater\, FL \n\n\n\nDate: June 22-24\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 22 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 23 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 24 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nIntermediate Level – 231\n\n\n\nThis course focuses on the supporting elements of a gearbox that allow gears and bearings to do their jobs most efficiently. Learn about seals\, lubrication\, lubricants\, housings\, breathers\, and other details that go into designing gearbox systems. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 18 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nDescribe types of housing construction\, housing elements (covers\, inspection ports\, sump\, mounting\, etc.)\n\n\n\nApply drawing practices for housings and related components\n\n\n\nBearing mounting\, retention and sealing\n\n\n\nDescribe election and role of gearbox accessories\, such as breathers\, filters\, screens\, sight gages\, and other level indication devices\n\n\n\nApply the appropriate lubricant selection\n\n\n\nApply the lubricant to the rotating elements\n\n\n\nDescribe the selection criteria concerning the basic lubricant chemistry\n\n\n\nDiscuss drawing practices and tolerancing from the designers’ perspective\n\n\n\nLearn about translating the general design from the design manual to the individual component drawings.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\nBook Your Hotel Room\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $2\,150(Deadline until 3/29/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,250(Deadline: 3/30/27 – 5/25/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,300(Deadline: 5/26/27 – 6/8/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $2\,650(Deadline until 3/29/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,750(Deadline: 3/30/27 – 5/25/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,800(Deadline: 5/26/27 – 6/8/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nSheraton Sand Key Resort1160 Gulf Blvd. Clearwater Beach\, FL\, 33767 \n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nGear design engineers; management involved with the design and manufacture of gearing type components; metallurgists and materials engineers; laboratory technicians; quality assurance technicians; furnace design engineers; and equipment suppliers.  \n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nDiscounted room rates at the Sheraton Sand Key Resort are available for $256 per night. The special rate is available until June 1. Book Your Room in the MPMA block. \n\n\n\nClearwater Beach Sheraton Resort on Sand Key1160 Gulf Blvd.\, Clearwater Beach\, FL\, 33767 \n\n\n\nCutoff Date: June 1\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nBook your hotel room\n\n\n\n\nBy booking in the MPMA room block\, you receive a variety of benefits\, including guaranteed accommodations\, better networking opportunities with your peers\, special guest status at the host hotel\, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. MPMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com\, as there may be hidden fees\, limited flexibility\, and fewer rewards. MPMA does not work with a housing company and only MPMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by MPMA. If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by MPMA\, please contact events@motionpower.org.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nRaymond J. Drago\, P.E.\n\nRaymond J. Drago is Chief Engineer of Drive Systems Technology\, Inc. (DST)\, a mechanical power transmission consulting organization that he founded in 1976. Mr. Drago also worked for the Boeing Company – Helicopters Division until his retirement after 37 years of service. Currently Mr. Drago is involved in the analysis\, design\, manufacture\, assembly\, and testing of many gear systems. In his role with DST\, Mr. Drago is active in all areas of mechanical power transmission\, including the design and analysis of drive systems in a very diverse field of application from heart pumps to very large mining & mill gears. He has used his 58 years of gear technology experience to prepare and deliver more than 150 Technical Papers and 385 courses dealing with various aspects of gear design and analysis. \n\nI started working at Boeing in 1967 and continued until my retirement in 2004. I started Drive Systems Technology in 1976 as a part time activity while still working at Boeing (with Boeing’s knowledge and approval\, under strict guidelines) which eventually grew to the point where I retired early from Boeing in order to pursue DST as a full-time activity. \n\n\n\n\n\nSteve Cymbala\n\nSteve Cymbala has served as Senior Drives Engineer for Drive Systems Technology\, Inc. for more than 40 years. In this capacity\, Steve performs gearbox design functions as well as client drawing reviews prior to placement of orders. He performs field gearbox failure investigations as well as witnessing various Non-Destructive Examination inspections at gear manufacturing facilities on behalf of DST\, Inc. clients. Steve was an employee of the Boeing Company for 34 years where he held a position of Staff Engineer. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/gearbox-systems-design-june-27/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270713T120000
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DTSTAMP:20261105T155732Z
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SUMMARY:109: Precision Gear Grinding
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Course \n\n\n\nDate: July 13-14\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 13 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 14 – 12:00-4:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFundamentals of Motion and Power Systems – 109\n\n\n\nExplore precision gear grinding processes\, 30+ machine input variables\, kinematics and gear geometry optimization\, profile shift\, gear materials\, accuracy and required part print information in Part A. Use an examples from a Grinding Simulator to calculate comparative form grind cycle times\, review machine alignment\, setup errors using a 3D model\, learn about twist error\, contact analysis\, hob rollout and specifying grind stock to achieve final tooth size and effective case depth\, also learn about grind burn and common gear fatigue failures in Part B. Learn definitions of gearing component features\, application loads and process steps from blanking\, through heat treatment to a finish ground part ready to ship. Study aspects of Quality Assurance\, Inspection Documentation and corrective actions for measured non-conformances. Understand pre-heat treat processes\, heat treatment distortion\, post heat treatment operations and microgeometry including the how’s and why’s to produce finished gears that conform and perform to end user expectations. Calculate gear form grinding cycle times for real life examples for various accuracy levels on commercially available software. \n\n\n\nThis course is online. A webcam on your computer equipped with a microphone and speakers/headset are required for participation. Space is limited to 20-25 participants per course. Course materials will be mailed in hard copy. Please make sure to indicate your preferred mailing address in the registration process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $600(Deadline until 4/12/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 4/13/27 – 6/15/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 6/16/27 – 6/29/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 4/12/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 4/13/27 – 6/15/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 6/16/27 – 6/29/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will earn 7 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nPart A:\n\nBe able to ask questions of gear designers and manufacturing engineers to acquire all information required to produce conforming finished ground tooth gears\n\n\n\nUnderstand basic and advanced gear tooth geometry\, loads and target accuracy\n\n\n\nReview and challenge control of part datums through 5 gear processing steps\, use datum’s consistently through all operations given part process prints\n\n\n\nAnticipate and correct for part distortion during heat treatment knowing the actual heat treatment process used\n\n\n\nUnderstand gear geometry and typical field failures\, achieve compliance with finished parts to meet print requirements and customer performance expectations\n\n\n\nSelect tooth grinding parameters Qw\, metal removal rate and Vw\, volumetric limit for dressing given part print\, heat treatment and grinding wheel specification used\n\n\n\nUnderstand gear grinding kinematics for both form and generating machines\n\n\n\n\n\nPart B:\n\nLearn about gear performance optimization techniques used to optimize power density\n\n\n\nAccurately measure pre and post finish gear tooth Helix\, Profile and tooth thickness given finished tooth geometry specifications and modifications calculated from Loaded Tooth Contact Analysis\n\n\n\nReview calculations on form grinding cycle times based on various target accuracies\, Qw material removal rate\, Vw volumetric limit for dressing and grinding techniques\n\n\n\nAvoid and detect the presence of Twist Error\n\n\n\nAvoid and detect presence of grind burn temper\n\n\n\nAvoid typical gear fatigue failure modes\, bending fracture\, macro-pitting and micro-pitting resulting from improper tooth finishing\n\n\n\nIdentify common non-conformances\, causes and re-create them on gear grinder models\, apply problem solving techniques and corrective actions suggested in trouble shooting guide provided with course material\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course would be of interest to both entry and high level generating and form gear grind operators\, setup technicians\, inspectors\, process Engineers and quality assurance people who need to better understand why and how gear designs are optimized and how to work with non-standard gear geometry. The course would also benefit pre-finishing operators by understanding part datum control and subsequent gear finishing processes. Participants can also gain insight on how improper finishing techniques can contribute to premature gear failures. Entry level gear designers\, process and manufacturing engineers can develop a basic understanding of gear finishing cycles\, cycle times and cost. Gear manufacturing project managers and production managers can develop a better understanding of time required to set up and finish high performance gear sets that will meet or exceed application expectations. \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nTerry Klaves\n\nTerry Klaves semi-retired from the Milwaukee Gear Division of Regal Beloit in 2017 after 45 years of work in the gearing industry with four different companies\, positions varying from gear engineer to VP of Engineering and responsibilities including gear design\, optimization\, manufacturing and Quality Assurance.  He has a passion for gear design\, solving gearing related performance problems and continues to serve the gearing industry as part time consultant and trainer for MPMA.  Terry graduated with a BS-Engineering in 1976 and a MS-Engineering from UW-Milwaukee in 1981 and enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for gears through formal consulting and training activities. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/precision-gear-grinding/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270715T120000
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SUMMARY:321: Loaded Gear Tooth Contact Analysis Theory
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Training \n\n\n\nDate: July 15\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 15 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET \n\n\n\n\nAdvanced Level – 321\n\n\n\nLoaded Tooth Contact Analysis involves application of dedicated FEA to gear teeth and components. This course evaluates loaded gear teeth for contact and development of tooth modifications\, (Microgeometry). It uses commercially available software examples to calculate and apply realistic load distribution factors\, Km\, in gear rating calculations and reduce transmission error. Precise calculated modifications to the helix\, (crown and taper)\, correct for loaded gear drive component deflections to improve mesh face contact and calculate a realistic Km rating load distribution factor. Precise calculated tip relief to the profile reduces transmission error from loaded tooth deflections and avoids tooth tip to root interference. Two real life gearing examples will be reviewed in the course\, one will have a cantilever mounted pinion\, the other is a shaft pinion straddled non-symmetrically by bearings. Both examples demonstrate component and tooth deflections under load which significantly reduce tooth mesh contact and increase transmission error which is then corrected with developed helix and profile modifications. Information is provided to create an Excel Spreadsheet which displays values for precise microgeometry for circular modifications in a table form to satisfy the ISO 1328 accuracy standard. Other gear performance optimization tools will also be presented\, Material and Heat Treatment Selection\, Profile Shift\, Isotropic Finishing\, Shot Peening\, Accuracy. These design tools along with LTCA are commonly applied by gear designers to optimize design reliability and calculated rating safety factors. \n\n\n\nThis course is online. A webcam on your computer equipped with a microphone and speakers/headset are required for participation. Space is limited to 20-25 participants per course. Course materials will be mailed in hard copy. Please make sure to indicate your preferred mailing address in the registration process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $350(Deadline until 4/14/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 4/15/27 – 6/17/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 6/18/27 – 7/1/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 4/14/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 4/15/27 – 6/17/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 6/18/27 – 7/1/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will earn 3.5 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the need and process for performing Loaded Tooth Contact Analysis and describe the theory behind the contact analysis process\n\n\n\nModel the loaded gear mesh shafts\, bearings and gear geometry in commercially available dedicated gearing “FEA” software to calculate magnitude and direction of tooth deflections and deformations.\n\n\n\nDevelop and apply tooth profile and helix modifications that compensate for tooth\, shaft and bearing deflections\, reducing transmission error and optimizing power density\n\n\n\nDescribe the tools and processes of contact analysis\n\n\n\nReview cantilever pinion example of contact analysis and corrective action\n\n\n\nReview non-symmetrical bearing mounted shaft pinion example of contact analysis and corrective action\n\n\n\nPresent contact analysis Do’s and Don’ts\n\n\n\nReview other gear performance optimization tools\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nGear design engineers who are interested in developing state of the art competitive gear designs which provide optimized power density. This course would be of interest to experienced gear manufacturing engineers\, inspectors\, quality assurance\, setup technicians and operators to better understand complex gear geometry\, micro-geometry\, helix and profile modifications called out on high performance\, optimized gear drawings. Designed microgeometry must be properly applied and verified by tangential inspection. \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nTerry Klaves\n\nTerry Klaves semi-retired from the Milwaukee Gear Division of Regal Beloit in 2017 after 45 years of work in the gearing industry with four different companies\, positions varying from gear engineer to VP of Engineering and responsibilities including gear design\, optimization\, manufacturing and Quality Assurance.  He has a passion for gear design\, solving gearing related performance problems and continues to serve the gearing industry as part time consultant and trainer for MPMA.  Terry graduated with a BS-Engineering in 1976 and a MS-Engineering from UW-Milwaukee in 1981 and enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for gears through formal consulting and training activities. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/loaded-gear-tooth-contact-analysis-theory/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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SUMMARY:125: Applied Design Basics for Spur and Helical Gears
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: July 20\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 25 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET \n\n\n\n\n\n\nFundamentals of motion and power systems – 125\n\n\n\nLearn how to develop and understand customer gear drive application specifications and target performance expectations. Review\, calculate and select basic gear terminology variables and design parameters which define tooth bending and contact rating safety factors on two real-life examples. Learn how to optimize gear fatigue Safety Factors for a given target design life and fit new gear designs and ratios into existing center distance using profile shift. Use commercially available software to develop gear geometry factors\, microgeometry\, calculate and optimize gear set power density and performance. Learn about developing microgeometry using Loaded Tooth Contact Analysis software and “Twist” error compensation on ground tooth gears. Review common gear failure modes if the design or final accuracy does not meet application requirements. Discuss time and cost of more than 20 other gear drive component functions and drive development steps through prototypes to shipment of compliant assembled production drives. There will be an opportunity to discuss gear design challenges which may be unique to participant industries. \n\n\n\nThis course is online. A webcam on your computer equipped with a microphone and speakers/headset are required for participation. Space is limited to 20-25 participants per course. Course materials will be mailed in hard copy. Please make sure to indicate your preferred mailing address in the registration process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $350(Deadline until 4/26/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 4/27/27 – 6/22/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 6/23/27 – 7/6/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 4/26/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 4/27/27 – 6/22/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 6/23/27 – 7/6/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will earn 3.5 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nDiscuss aspects of gear tooth fatigue loading and typical failure modes as a basis for gear designs which exceed target design fatigue life\n\n\n\nUnderstand the various forms of drive loads (prime movers and suggested Safety Factors\, constant load applications\, variable load/duty cycle applications)\n\n\n\nStart with a customer supplied gear drive application specification and develop an optimized gear design which meets or exceeds application and performance requirements\n\n\n\nReview gear geometry terminology and design optimization variables beyond information available in Machinery’s Handbook\, apply optimization tools currently used in industry\n\n\n\nCalculate contact and bending Safety Factors as (Material and Design allowable loads) divided by (application loads) for a target design life\n\n\n\nLearn how to fit a new gear ratio into an existing housing and center distance using profile shift\n\n\n\nApply design tools and gear performance enhancements to optimize rating\, operating noise level\, efficiency\, gear mesh contact\, and lubrication\n\n\n\nDiscuss gear drive design process steps\, time\, and costs from receipt of customer application specifications through design\, prototype development/testing to manufacturing and shipping production units which meet or exceed customer expectations\n\n\n\nWork through two real life examples developing optimized spur and helical gear sets which exceed customer application specifications\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course would be of interest to entry level gear designers\, process and manufacturing engineers who want to develop a basic understanding of gear geometry terms and variables. Gear manufacturing project managers can develop a better understanding of time required to design and optimize a gearset that is cost effective and meets or exceeds application expectations. Also\, high level gear grind operators and machine setup technicians\, inspectors and quality assurance people who need to better understand why and how gear designs are optimized and how to interpret non-standard gear geometry. They can also gain insight on how improper finishing techniques can contribute to pre-mature gear failures. \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nTERRY KLAVES\n\nTerry Klaves semi-retired from the Milwaukee Gear Division of Regal Beloit in 2017 after 45 years of work in the gearing industry with four different companies\, positions varying from gear engineer to VP of Engineering and responsibilities including gear design\, optimization\, manufacturing and Quality Assurance.  He has a passion for gear design\, solving gearing related performance problems and continues to serve the gearing industry as part time consultant and trainer for MPMA.  Terry graduated with a BS-Engineering in 1976 and a MS-Engineering from UW-Milwaukee in 1981 and enjoys sharing his knowledge and passion for gears through formal consulting and training activities. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/applied-design-basics-for-spur-and-helical-gears-july-2027/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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SUMMARY:223: Involute Spline Design and Rating
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: July 21\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 21 – 8:00 am – 4:30 pm ET \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level – 223\n\n\n\nThis course will address both geometry and rating of involute splines of various types. The types of spline joints and their applications will be discussed. Spline configuration variations\, including half depth\, full depth\, and special function designs\, will be addressed. Both fixed and flexible spline configurations will be examined in terms of usage and design. Lubrication methods\, including grease\, oil bath\, and flowing oil\, as well as coatings appropriate for various spline applications\, are examined. Shear and compressive stress rating methods are discussed with analyses methodology presented in both equation and graphical methodology via various rating charts. \n\n\n\nThis course is online. A webcam on your computer equipped with a microphone and speakers/headset are required for participation. Space is limited to 20-25 participants per course. Course materials will be mailed in hard copy. Please make sure to indicate your preferred mailing address in the registration process. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $600(Deadline until 4/27/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 4/28/27 – 6/23/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 6/24/27 – 7/7/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 4/27/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 4/28/27 – 6/23/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 6/24/27 – 7/7/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will earn 7 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nExplain involute splines and the various types.\n\n\n\nCompare and contrast spline configuration variations.\n\n\n\nApply various lubrication methods to splines and spline applications.\n\n\n\nApply rating methods and analyze methodology.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nGearbox design engineers who utilize splines to transmit power between various elements within the gear system and to connect the gearbox to both input and output devices. \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nRaymond J. Drago\, P.E.\n\nRaymond J. Drago is Chief Engineer of Drive Systems Technology\, Inc. (DST)\, a mechanical power transmission consulting organization that he founded in 1976. Mr. Drago also worked for the Boeing Company – Helicopters Division until his retirement after 37 years of service. Currently Mr. Drago is involved in the analysis\, design\, manufacture\, assembly\, and testing of many gear systems. In his role with DST\, Mr. Drago is active in all areas of mechanical power transmission\, including the design and analysis of drive systems in a very diverse field of application from heart pumps to very large mining & mill gears. He has used his 58 years of gear technology experience to prepare and deliver more than 150 Technical Papers and 385 courses dealing with various aspects of gear design and analysis. \n\nI started working at Boeing in 1967 and continued until my retirement in 2004. I started Drive Systems Technology in 1976 as a part time activity while still working at Boeing (with Boeing’s knowledge and approval\, under strict guidelines) which eventually grew to the point where I retired early from Boeing in order to pursue DST as a full-time activity. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/involute-spline-design-and-rating/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270727T120000
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SUMMARY:331: A Practical Approach to Managing Gear Noise
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online \n\n\n\nDate: July 27 – 28\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\n\nDaily Schedule: \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, July 27 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, July 28 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nAdvanced Level – 331\n\n\n\nA Practical Approach for Managing Gear Noise combines theory with practical testing and simulation techniques used to manage gear noise.  Topics focus on insights into the mechanisms for both whine and rattle\, the two most common categories of gear “noise”.  The course presents clear explanations relating subjective evaluations of audible noise to objective actions\, including troubleshooting and countermeasures.  Concepts are supported with a number of sound and movie files.  The course cites technical papers supporting certain concepts for students’ further study.   \n\n\n\nYou will earn 7 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nExplanation of the underlying physics of gear noise generation mechanisms for whine and rattle\n\n\n\nExposure to vibration and sound instrumentation and testing techniques used to characterize whine and rattle\n\n\n\nIntroductions to advanced simulation tools for understanding the underlying physics of gear whine and rattle\, with insight into troubleshooting and countermeasures.\n\n\n\nDevelopment of a strategy for setting gearbox sound and vibration target levels\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $600(Deadline until 5/3/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 5/4/27 – 6/29/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 6/30/27 – 7/13/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 5/3/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 5/4/27 – 6/29/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 6/30/27 – 7/13/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course is intended for students\, technicians\, engineers\, and managers interested in or responsible for the management of gear noise in a variety of industries. \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRobert White\n\n\n\nBob White PhD\, PE is a Drivetrain NVH engineer with 37 years of experience.  For 31 of those years he worked at John Deere’s Product Engineering Center in drivetrain development\, touching nearly every transmission and axle produced by Deere. He specialized in making dynamic measurements and is especially known for his work in mitigating gear noise. He continues to do drivetrain problem solving through his company\, White Noise\, LLC. Bob is a member of the MPMA Sound & Vibration committee.  Contact him at RobertWhite@WhiteNoiseUSA.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBrian Wilson\n\n\n\nBrian K. Wilson\, has 34 years of experience in the design\, test and analysis of rotating machinery. His current position is Chief Engineer for McLaren Engineering\, a subsidiary of Linamar\, managing the Core Engineering department\, including NVH CAE/testing of gearbox systems.  Additional relevant experience includes Romax Technology\, Inc. where he served as Chief Technology Officer; Ford Motor Company where he held the position of NVH Technical Specialist; and Founder of Advanced Drivetrain Engineering and Technology (ADET)\, a consulting/software company with a focus on gear technology.  Wilson’s key area of expertise is in rotating machinery dynamics\, with an emphasis on gear noise\, helping major OEMs worldwide to solve an assortment of drivetrain dynamics problems over the years.  He currently serves on the AGMA Sound & Vibration Committee and on ASME’s Power and Transmission Gearing Committee.  Wilson holds a BSME from Michigan State University. Contact him at brian.wilson@adetgear.com. \n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/gear-noise/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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SUMMARY:121: Fundamentals of Parallel Axis Gearing
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: Chicago\, IL \n\n\n\nDate: August 3-5\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 3 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CT\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 4 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CT\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 5 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CT\n\n\n\n\nFUNDAMENTALS OF MOTION POWER SYSTEMS – 121\n\n\n\nGain a solid and fundamental understanding of gear geometry\, types and arrangements\, and basic design principles. Starting with the basic definitions of gears\, conjugate motion\, and the Laws of Gearing\, learn the tools needed to understand the inter-relation and coordinated motion operating within gear pairs and multi-gear trains. Basic gear system design process\, gear measurement and inspection techniques will also be explained. In addition\, the fundamentals of understanding the stepwise process of working through the iterative design process required to generate a gear pair will be reviewed. Learn the steps and issues involved in design refinement and some manufacturing considerations. An explanation of basic gear measurement techniques\, how measurement equipment and test machines implement these techniques\, and how to interpret the results from these basic measurements will also be covered. Finally\, a brief overview of in-service failure modes and causes. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 18 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nDevelop a full appreciation for the meaning and correct use of gear nomenclature\n\n\n\nDescribe conjugacy and its relationship to transmission error\n\n\n\nAppreciate and correctly select the basic geartrain arrangements as a function of application\n\n\n\nBe able to describe and discuss the external factors that effect a gear pair and / or a geartrain\n\n\n\nDescribe how the applied torque manifests itself as a force on the surface of the tooth and further how this develops into stress within the body of the tooth\n\n\n\nBe able to describe and discuss the various common manufacturing techniques for gears\n\n\n\nDescribe the measurement and inspection techniques used to qualify a gear\n\n\n\nDevelop a high-level of appreciation for various gear failure modes and causes\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course will appeal to anyone who is interested in gears\, gear systems\, design development or measurement and inspection techniques. More specifically\, anyone responsible for the following will benefit; Mechanical power transmission system design\, development\, durability assessment and application; Application and development of geared systems technologies; Management of transmission designers and manufacturers; and supply of components and sub-systems to mechanical power transmission system manufacturers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\nBook your hotel room\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,150(Deadline until 5/10/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,250(Deadline: 5/11/27 – 7/6/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,300(Deadline: 7/7/27 – 7/20/27) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,650(Deadline until 5/10/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,750(Deadline: 5/11/27 – 7/6/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,800(Deadline: 7/7/27 – 7/20/27) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport – Rosemont5460 North River RoadRosemont\, IL 60018 \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nDiscounted room rates at the DoubleTree by Hilton are available for $159 per night. The special rate is available until July 12. Book Your Room in the MPMA block. \n\n\n\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport – Rosemont5460 North River Road\, Rosemont\, IL 60018 \n\n\n\nCutoff Date: July 12\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nBook Your Hotel Room\n\n\n\n\nBy booking in the MPMA room block\, you receive a variety of benefits\, including guaranteed accommodations\, better networking opportunities with your peers\, special guest status at the host hotel\, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. MPMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com\, as there may be hidden fees\, limited flexibility\, and fewer rewards. MPMA does not work with a housing company and only MPMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by MPMA. If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by MPMA\, please contact events@motionpower.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nWilliam “Mark” McVea\, PhD\, P.E.\n\nDr. William Mark McVea\, P.E.\, is currently President and Principal Engineer of KBE+\, Inc. where he and his team design and develop complete powertrains for automotive and off-highway vehicles. His experience includes positions within the mechanical drive and powertrain industry. Chief Technology Officer for an industry leader in the design and development of patented powertrain engineering technology used primarily in the automotive industry; Professor of Vehicle Dynamics and Powertrain Sciences in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology; adjunct professor at Purdue University in their Automotive Sciences Department; and was manager of the CAE group within a tier-one powertrain supplier to global automotive markets\, a consulting engineer in vehicle dynamics\, and a project manager of traction systems for off-highway vehicles as well. In addition\, he has extensive publication on transmission systems\, automated design assistant systems\, knowledge systems and knowledge-based engineering in general. He also holds or is listed as co-inventor on numerous patents related to mechanical power transmissions. Mark holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology\, a PhD in Design Engineering from Purdue University and is a licensed Professional Engineer. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/fundamentals-of-parallel-axis-gearing/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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SUMMARY:241: Essential Concepts of Bearing Technology
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: Chicago\, IL \n\n\n\nDate: August 3-5\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 3 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CT\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 4 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CT\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 5 – 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CT\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level – 241\n\n\n\nThis course is specially designed for engineers and others with technical backgrounds that have had limited exposure to rolling element bearings and need to adapt their technical training to bearings or seek an upgrade to their technical knowledge. The Essentials Course focuses on understanding basic bearing types and internal geometry\, tribology\, bearing attributes and applications and explores the basic concepts around bearing materials\, loads\, internal load contacts\, lubrication and failure mechanisms. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 18 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nBasic understanding of the different types of rolling element bearings and their applications.\n\n\n\nBasic understanding bearing loading types and their sources.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding of the distribution of the load within bearings and resulting contact stresses.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding the types of internal stresses and bearing load ratings.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding of why bearings fail.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding of how lubricant films are developed in the rolling element contacts.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding of the importance and role of lubrication on bearing life.\n\n\n\nBasic understanding of bearing deflections and preload.\n\n\n\nUnderstanding of bearing life calculations used in standards.\n\n\n\nIntroduce bearing materials and standards overview.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThose desiring to learn about rolling element bearing technology beyond what is available in general catalogs. A basic understanding of mechanical principles\, general bearing terminology and bearing fundamentals are required. Suggested attendees include recent bearing application hires\, and those in bearing design\, bearing users\, customer technical support\, sales and marketing management\, manufacturing and quality control. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\n\nbook your hotel room\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,350(Deadline until 5/10/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,450(Deadline: 5/11/27 – 7/6/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,500(Deadline: 7/7/27 – 7/20/27) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,650(Deadline until 5/10/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,750(Deadline: 5/11/27 – 7/6/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,800(Deadline: 7/7/27 – 7/20/27) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport – Rosemont5460 North River RoadRosemont\, IL 60018 \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nDiscounted room rates at the DoubleTree by Hilton are available for $159 per night. The special rate is available until July 12. Book Your Room in the MPMA block. \n\n\n\nDoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago O’Hare Airport – Rosemont5460 North River Road\, Rosemont\, IL 60018 \n\n\n\nCutoff Date: July 12\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nBook your hotel room\n\n\n\n\nBy booking in the MPMA room block\, you receive a variety of benefits\, including guaranteed accommodations\, better networking opportunities with your peers\, special guest status at the host hotel\, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. MPMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com\, as there may be hidden fees\, limited flexibility\, and fewer rewards. MPMA does not work with a housing company and only MPMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by MPMA. If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by MPMA\, please contact events@motionpower.org. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nDan Snyder\n\nDan Snyder has over 50 years experience in the bearing field. He has extensive experience with the design\, application\, life and performance analysis\, lubrication\, testing and failure analysis of rolling element bearings. \n\nMr. Snyder was a registered professional engineer and the author of various technical publications and industry trade publication articles. He has worked on various ISO Working Groups for rolling bearings and currently is a member of the ABMA’s Technical Adversary Groups for ISO (TAG) and ANSI (B3).. He is also a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Society of Tribology and Lubrication Engineers. \n\nMr. Snyder has worked for the Timken Company and SKF USA Inc. and has had his own consulting business\, Bearing and Lubes Consulting\, LLC\, since retiring from SKF as Director of Application Engineering. He has been an instructor and consultant for ABMA courses for several years. \n\n\n\n\n\nDr. Tim Ovaert\n\nDr. Tim Ovaert is currently a professor of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering at the University of Notre Dame. In addition to teaching mechanical engineering design\, reliability engineering\, and tribology\, he conducts research on materials characterization\, materials for tribological applications\, and manufacturing.  \n\nTim Ovaert received his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois-Urbana and his Master of Engineering Management and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Northwestern University. His industry experience includes serving as Plant Engineer at the DuraBar Division of Wells Manufacturing Company. Previously.He has served as a technical consultant to more than twenty-five medium to Fortune 100 companies. He was named a National Young Investigator by the National Science Foundation\, and is the recipient of the Ralph R. Teetor Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers\, and the Burt L. Newkirk Award from the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Ovaert has served as an associate editor for the ASME Trans.\, Journal of Tribology\, and as the Chair of the ASME/STLE International Joint Tribology Conference. He is the author and/or co-author of over 120 technical publications\, and is a Fellow of the ASME. \n\n\n\n\n\nLavern (Vern) D. Wedeven\n\nVern Wedeven is president of Wedeven Associates\, Inc.\, Edgmont\, PA a specialty\, high tech\, entrepreneurial company devoted to tribology research and development. He and his associates have developed specialized tribology test machines\, test methodologies and analysis tools that link fundamental principles of tribology to service applications. Wedeven Associates Machine (WAM) technology provides tribology research capability for major bearing companies\, military laboratories and research institutes. He is involved in major research projects and consulting that serve aerospace and other industries. \n\nVern Wedeven is a graduate of Calvin College (BS)\, University of Michigan (BSME) and Imperial College\, London\, Ph.D. Previous employment includes NASA Glenn Res Ctr.\, NASA Hdqts and SKF-America. He is the author of over seventy technical papers in the area of tribology and several chapters in reference books. He holds three patents and is the recipient of several awards from STLE\, ASME and SAE. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/essential-concepts-of-bearing-technology/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270810T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270819T170000
DTSTAMP:20261105T155732Z
CREATED:20260527T185735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T155732Z
UID:7487-1817899200-1818694800@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:253: Gearbox CSI
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Training \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: August 10-12 & 17-19\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 10 – 12:00-5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 11 – 12:00-5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 12 – 12:00-5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 17 – 12:00-5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, August 18 – 12:00-5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, August 19 – 12:00-5:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level – 253\n\n\n\nA good understanding of individual failure modes and the failure scenarios that led to the actual system failure is an essential skill to designing gear/bearing systems that will operate properly for their full design life. In this course\, we will define and explain the nature of many gear and bearing failures and we will also discuss and describe various actual failure scenarios. In addition\, a detailed primer on bearing technology prefaces the failure scenario discussions. You will gain a better understanding of various types of gears and bearings. Learn about the limitation and capabilities of rolling element bearings and the gears that they support. Grasp an understanding of how to properly apply the best gear-bearing combination to any gearbox from simple to complex. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 18 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nApply understanding of forensic analysis of gearbox failures in future gearbox designs\n\n\n\nDiscuss bearing and gear types\n\n\n\nExplain how bearing selection is influenced by gear type and loading\n\n\n\nSelect appropriate bearing types and configurations as influenced by gear type and loading\n\n\n\nExplain how to optimize bearing and gear combination\n\n\n\nIdentify seven materials and manufacturing related defects\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nGear and bearing design engineers\, management involved with design\, maintenance\, customer service and sales. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $1\,950(Deadline until 5/17/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,050(Deadline: 5/28/27 – 7/13/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,100(Deadline: 7/14/27 – 7/27/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $2\,450(Deadline until 5/17/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,550(Deadline: 5/28/27 – 7/13/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,600(Deadline: 7/14/27 – 7/27/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nRaymond J. Drago\, P.E.\n\n\n\nRaymond J. Drago is Chief Engineer of Drive Systems Technology\, Inc. (DST)\, a mechanical power transmission consulting organization that he founded in 1976. Mr. Drago also worked for the Boeing Company – Helicopters Division until his retirement after 37 years of service. Currently Mr. Drago is involved in the analysis\, design\, manufacture\, assembly\, and testing of many gear systems. In his role with DST\, Mr. Drago is active in all areas of mechanical power transmission\, including the design and analysis of drive systems in a very diverse field of application from heart pumps to very large mining & mill gears. He has used his 58 years of gear technology experience to prepare and deliver more than 150 Technical Papers and 385 courses dealing with various aspects of gear design and analysis. \n\n\n\nI started working at Boeing in 1967 and continued until my retirement in 2004. I started Drive Systems Technology in 1976 as a part time activity while still working at Boeing (with Boeing’s knowledge and approval\, under strict guidelines) which eventually grew to the point where I retired early from Boeing in order to pursue DST as a full-time activity. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoseph W. Lenski\, Jr.\n\n\n\nJoseph W. Lenski\, Jr. was a 40-year employee of Boeing Company\, Rotocraft Division. His field of expertise is that of rolling element-bearing technology with extensive work in drive system design and lubricant development. Since 1973\, he has served as chief Bearing Specialist for Drive Systems Technology\, Inc. This work has included bearing analysis\, selection and life predictions; bearing failure investigations and discussion of various high technology bearing designs and concepts. This work has been done for various steel mill companies\, gearbox manufacturers\, oil producing facilities and mining companies. He has authored more than 42 technical reports and papers and has prepared a class manual on basic bearing design and bearing failure analysis. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/gearbox-csi/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270831T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270902T150000
DTSTAMP:20261105T155731Z
CREATED:20260527T180456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T155731Z
UID:7476-1819710000-1819897200@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:221: Detailed Gear Design
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: August 31 – September 2 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, August 31 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, Sept. 1 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, Sept. 2 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level\n\n\n\nThere is a distinct difference between “designing” a gear and “optimizing” a gear design. In this course\, we will address the optimization process via an understanding of those factors beyond basic banding and pitting ratings. Optimization may focus on load capacity\, economy of production or minimization of overall gear system envelope. In this course we will learn how to improve gear designs via optimization and gain new insight into concepts presented through illustrations and demonstrations. Explore all factors that go into good gear design from life cycle\, load\, torque\, tooth\, optimization\, and evaluating consequences. \n\n\n\nIt is recommended that you spend a minimum of 1 hour reading and reviewing the material each day. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 24 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nImprove their gear designs\n\n\n\nApply their understanding of gear rating theory and analysis methods\n\n\n\nInvestigate differences in stress states among various surface durability failure modes\n\n\n\nDiscuss time dependent and time independent failure modes related to tooth design\n\n\n\nUse computer generated graphics to examine mesh action and tooth interaction\n\n\n\nDiscuss the concepts presented\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nGear Engineers\, gear designers\, application engineers\, people who are responsible for interpreting gear designs\, technicians and managers that want to better understand all aspects of gear design.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $1\,950(Deadline until 7/8/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,050(Deadline: 7/9/27 – 8/3/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,100(Deadline: 8/4/27 – 8/17/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $2\,450(Deadline until 7/8/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,550(Deadline: 7/9/27 – 8/3/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,600(Deadline: 8/4/27 – 8/17/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nRaymond J. Drago\, P.E.\n\n\n\nRaymond J. Drago is Chief Engineer of Drive Systems Technology\, Inc. (DST)\, a mechanical power transmission consulting organization that he founded in 1976. Mr. Drago also worked for the Boeing Company – Helicopters Division until his retirement after 37 years of service. Currently Mr. Drago is involved in the analysis\, design\, manufacture\, assembly\, and testing of many gear systems. In his role with DST\, Mr. Drago is active in all areas of mechanical power transmission\, including the design and analysis of drive systems in a very diverse field of application from heart pumps to very large mining & mill gears. He has used his 58 years of gear technology experience to prepare and deliver more than 150 Technical Papers and 385 courses dealing with various aspects of gear design and analysis. \n\n\n\nI started working at Boeing in 1967 and continued until my retirement in 2004. I started Drive Systems Technology in 1976 as a part time activity while still working at Boeing (with Boeing’s knowledge and approval\, under strict guidelines) which eventually grew to the point where I retired early from Boeing in order to pursue DST as a full-time activity. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nFrom time to time MPMA uses photographs\, survey answers and testimonial of MPMA events in its promotional materials. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to the MPMA\, by virtue of your attendance all attendees agree to the use of their likeness in such materials. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/detailed-gear-design/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270917T120000
DTSTAMP:20261105T155731Z
CREATED:20261015T210259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T155731Z
UID:8425-1820840400-1821182400@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:101: Basic Training for Gear Manufacturing
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: Chicago\, IL – NIDEC OKK USA Facility \n\n\n\nDate: September 13-17\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, September 13 – 1:00-5:00pm CT\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 14 – 8:00am-5:00pm CT\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 15 – 8:00am-5:00pm CT\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 16 – 8:00am-5:00pm CT\n\n\n\nFriday\, September 17 – 8:00am-12:00pm CT\n\n\n\n\nfundamentals of motion and power systems – 101\n\n\n\nLearn the fundamentals of gear manufacturing in this hands-on course. Gain an understanding of gearing and nomenclature\, principles of inspection\, gear manufacturing methods\, and hobbing and shaping. Utilizing manual machines\, develop a deeper breadth of perspective and understanding of the process and physics of making a gear as well as the ability to apply this knowledge in working with CNC equipment commonly in use. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 24 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nDemonstrate understanding of the evolution\, history\, and function of gears.\n\n\n\nShow and describe 14 gear tooth features.\n\n\n\nDescribe six typical gear characteristics that are measured.\n\n\n\nDemonstrate knowledge of gauging vs. measurement.\n\n\n\nUtilize and describe a variety of analysis methods.\n\n\n\nTroubleshoot many of their own problems\, because they fully understand the process.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nAlthough the Basic Course is designed primarily for newer employees with at least six months’ experience in setup or machine operation\, it has proved beneficial to quality control managers\, sales representatives\, management\, and executives.  \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\nbook your hotel room\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $1\,995(Deadline until 6/21/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,195(Deadline: 6/22/27 – 8/16/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,295(Deadline: 8/17/27 – 8/30/27) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,495(Deadline until 6/21/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,695(Deadline: 6/22/27 – 8/16/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,795(Deadline: 8/17/27 – 8/30/27) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis course is taught at the NIDEC OKK USA Facility at 101 S. Gary Ave. Unit B\, Roselle\, IL 60172 \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel information\n\n\n\nDiscounted room rates at the Courtyard by Marriott Chicago Bloomingdale are available for $124 per night and includes breakfast. The special rate is available until August 21.  Book Your Room in the MPMA block. \n\n\n\nCourtyard by Marriott Chicago Bloomingdale275 Knollwood DriveBloomingdale\, IL 60108 \n\n\n\nCutoff Date: August 21\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nBook Hotel Room\n\n\n\n\nBy booking in the MPMA room block\, you receive a variety of benefits\, including guaranteed accommodations\, better networking opportunities with your peers\, special guest status at the host hotel\, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. MPMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com\, as there may be hidden fees\, limited flexibility\, and fewer rewards. MPMA does not work with a housing company and only MPMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by MPMA. If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by MPMA\, please contact events@motionpower.org.   \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nPeter Grossi\n\nPeter Grossi has been involved in gear manufacturing since 1977. He has more than 13 years of experience in gear cutting machine operations\, including Large Gear hobbers\, Fellows Shapers\, and Gleason Straight & Spiral Bevel Gear cutting machines. Grossi also has more than 26 years of experience in gear manufacturing management\, including supervision of gear cutting machine operations\, gear grinding machine operations\, & quality assurance. He has worked with a variety of companies in the industry\, including: Brad Foote Gear Works\, Arrow Gear Co. Philadelphia Gear Corp\, and AGMA. \n\n\n\n\n\nDwight Smith\n\nDwight Smith\, Vice President with Nidec Machine Tool America\, has a wide range of experience in gear manufacturing\, workholding\, metrology\, analysis\, and project management. He has been developing and presenting Gear Basic training sessions globally since 1989. Smith serves as chairman of the AGMA Nomenclature Committee and is an instructor for the Basic Gear School for MPMA. \n\n\n\n\n\nRobert Wasilewski\n\nRobert Wasilewski has over forty six years experience with the Arrow Gear Company. Starting as a Manufacturing Engineer\, promoted to Design Engineer\, then Sr. Project Engineer and finally Engineering Manager.  \n\nHis experience is in the Design and Manufacture of High Performance Bevel and Cylindrical gears and gearboxes. Applications included Aircraft Engines\, Helicopters\, Machine Tools\, Printing Press\, Robots\, Medical\, Vehicles and Agriculture. He has been the Chairman of the AGMA Bevel Gearing Committee since 1990. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/basic-training-for-gear-manufacturing-sep-2027/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270928T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270930T170000
DTSTAMP:20261105T155731Z
CREATED:20261016T194000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T155731Z
UID:8453-1822118400-1822323600@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:251: Gear Failure Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\n\n\nWhere: Detroit\, MI – LIFT \n\n\n\nDate: September 28-30\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, September 28 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, September 29 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, September 30 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level – 251\n\n\n\nExplore gear failure analysis in this combination lecture and hands-on seminar where students not only see slides of failed gears but can hold and examine specimens with the same failure modes covered in the seminar. The course starts off with an introduction lecture on basic gear terminology and meshing action\, however MPMA courses on basic gear design and metallurgy are available and recommended as prerequisites. The first 12 hours is lecture following Power Point presentations\, and the remaining time has students in groups identifying failure modes on failed gears and working on a case study. A hard copy of all course materials is provided to each participant. Microscopes are available to examine failed specimens. The course follows ANSI/AGMA 1010-F14\, “Appearance of Gear Teeth-Terminology of Wear and Failure”\, covering 8 classes\, 28 general modes and 29 specific modes of gear and bearing failure. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 18 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLIFT Disclaimer\n\n\n\nPlease note that this class will be held at the LIFT Facility in Detroit\, Michigan\, therefore we are subject to specific access and security regulations. As a result\, attendance is limited to citizens of approved countries as determined by LIFT’s security policies. The approved country list as of November 2025 is as follows: Albania\, Belgium\, Bulgaria\, Canada\, Croatia\, Czech Republic\, Denmark\, Estonia\, Finland\, France\, Germany\, Greece\, Hungary\, Iceland\, Italy\, Latvia\, Lithuania\, Luxembourg\, Montenegro\, Netherlands\, North Macedonia\, Norway\, Poland\, Portugal\, Romania\, Slovakia\, Slovenia\, Spain\, Sweden\, Turkey\, United Kingdom\, United States\, and Australia. \n\n\n\nIndividuals who are citizens of countries not included on the facility’s approved list will unfortunately not be permitted to attend this session. Participants will be required to provide citizenship information during registration to confirm eligibility for entry. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation with these requirements\, which are in place to ensure compliance with facility and government regulations. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nIdentify the primary and secondary failure modes\n\n\n\nUse the proper nomenclature to describe the morphology of gear failure\n\n\n\nUnderstand common tools and methods used in gear failure analysis\n\n\n\nDiagnose the root causes of failure\n\n\n\nPrescribe remedies to prevent repeat failures\n\n\n\nUse the AGMA textbook and other provided resources for ongoing study of gear failure analysis\n\n\n\nTailor failure analysis techniques for their specific requirements\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nSuitable for gear engineers\, gear/gearbox designers\, users\, researchers\, maintenance technicians\, lubricant experts\, and managers as it highlights in great details what can go wrong. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\nbook your hotel room\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,150(Deadline until 7/6/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,250(Deadline: 7/7/27 – 8/31/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,300(Deadline: 9/1/27 – 9/14/27) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,650(Deadline until 7/6/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,750(Deadline: 7/7/27 – 8/31/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,800(Deadline: 9/1/27 – 9/14/27) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nThis course is taught at LIFT at 1400 Rosa Parks Blvd\, Detroit\, MI 48216. \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nDiscounted room rates at the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown are available for $229 per night and includes breakfast. The special rate is available until August 30. Book Your Room in the MPMA block. \n\n\n\nCourtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown333 E Jefferson Ave\, Detroit\, MI 48226 \n\n\n\nCutoff Date: August 30\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nBook Hotel Room\n\n\n\n\nBy booking in the MPMA room block\, you receive a variety of benefits\, including guaranteed accommodations\, better networking opportunities with your peers\, special guest status at the host hotel\, and flexible cancellation terms if your plans change. MPMA advises against booking hotel rooms through third party booking sites such as Hotels.com\, as there may be hidden fees\, limited flexibility\, and fewer rewards. MPMA does not work with a housing company and only MPMA Staff will reach out to you with details regarding the room block; any other companies that reach out to you regarding room reservations may be fraudulent and are not endorsed by MPMA. If you need assistance with your accommodations or have issues with the booking link provided by MPMA\, please contact events@motionpower.org.   \n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\nComing Soon \n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nFrom time to time MPMA uses photographs\, survey answers and testimonial of MPMA events in its promotional materials. Unless this permission is revoked in writing to the MPMA\, by virtue of your attendance all attendees agree to the use of their likeness in such materials. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/gear-failure-analysis-sep-2027/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271026T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271028T160000
DTSTAMP:20260327T180434Z
CREATED:20260320T145720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T180434Z
UID:3290-1824544800-1824739200@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Motion + Power Technology Expo
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Detroit for three days of advanced technology and innovation. Explore the latest products and services\, gain insights from industry experts\, and discover solutions designed to drive growth and strengthen your competitive edge. Held every other year\, MPT Expo is an opportunity you don’t want to miss. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/motion-power-technology-expo/
LOCATION:Huntington Place\, 1 Washington Blvd\, Detroit\, MI\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20271109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20271118T160000
DTSTAMP:20261105T155731Z
CREATED:20260527T193054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T155731Z
UID:7493-1825761600-1826553600@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:233: Bevel Gear Systems Design
DESCRIPTION:Format: Live Online Training \n\n\n\nDate: November 9-11 & 16-18\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 9 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 10 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 11 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 16 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 17 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 18 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level – 233\n\n\n\nLearn how to design and apply bevel gears systems from the initial concept through manufacturing and quality control and on to assembly\, installation and maintenance. Engage in a practical hands-on guide to the bevel gear design\, manufacture\, quality control\, assembly\, installation rating\, lubrication and\, most especially\, application. \n\n\n\nThis course is online. A webcam on your computer equipped with a microphone and speakers/headset are required for participation. Space is limited to 20-25 participants per course. Course materials will be mailed in hard copy. Please make sure to indicate your preferred mailing address in the registration process. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 18 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nApply the selection process required to determine which type of bevel gear is best for a particular application\n\n\n\nIntegrate both the manufacturing and quality control processes in the initial design process\n\n\n\nDraw upon how bevel gears are manufactured to design these gears FOR manufacturability and good quality control\n\n\n\nDiscuss best practices for mounting\, assembling and installing bevel gears\n\n\n\nDiscuss requirements and practices for lubrication and maintenance\n\n\n\nDraw upon the relationship between standard rating practices and actual bevel gear tooth stresses as a means of optimum design\n\n\n\nDescribe in-service lubrication and maintenance required to support long term operation\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nEngineers\, technicians\, and others involved in the selection\, application and/or design of bevel gear systems. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $1\,950(Deadline until 8/16/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,050(Deadline: 8/17/27 – 10/12/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,100(Deadline: 10/13/27 – 10/26/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $2\,450(Deadline until 8/16/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,550(Deadline: 8/17/27 – 10/12/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,600(Deadline: 10/13/27 – 10/26/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nRaymond J. Drago\, P.E.\n\n\n\nRaymond J. Drago is Chief Engineer of Drive Systems Technology\, Inc. (DST)\, a mechanical power transmission consulting organization that he founded in 1976. Mr. Drago also worked for the Boeing Company – Helicopters Division until his retirement after 37 years of service. Currently Mr. Drago is involved in the analysis\, design\, manufacture\, assembly\, and testing of many gear systems. In his role with DST\, Mr. Drago is active in all areas of mechanical power transmission\, including the design and analysis of drive systems in a very diverse field of application from heart pumps to very large mining & mill gears. He has used his 58 years of gear technology experience to prepare and deliver more than 150 Technical Papers and 385 courses dealing with various aspects of gear design and analysis. \n\n\n\nI started working at Boeing in 1967 and continued until my retirement in 2004. I started Drive Systems Technology in 1976 as a part time activity while still working at Boeing (with Boeing’s knowledge and approval\, under strict guidelines) which eventually grew to the point where I retired early from Boeing in order to pursue DST as a full-time activity. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/bevel-gear-systems-design/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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UID:3606-1827748800-1827763200@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:104: How to Read and Interpret a Gear Inspection Report
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Training \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: December 2\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, December 2 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nBeginner Level – 104\n\n\n\nThis half-day online seminar is intended to provide you with a thorough understanding of the information contained within a typical gear inspection report. Specifically\, we will look at the contents and meaning of the information contained within the gear charts\, as well as the techniques used by the gear measurement system to assess gear quality. We will also discuss how to interpret the results and what corrective actions may be considered if the quality of a particular gear is unsatisfactory. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 3.5 clock hours upon completion of the course and they will be listed on your certificate of completion.\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives\n\n\n\n\nUnderstand the information contained in a typical gear inspection report\, common to a GMM\n\n\n\nComprehend how to read this information and relate it to the design and requirements of the gear being inspected\n\n\n\nAppreciate the relationship of the results of the gear inspection charts and report with the quality requirements as stated in the design or drawing\n\n\n\nDiscuss some of the new and automated gear design systems\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister now\n\n\n\nCourse outline (PDF)\n\n\n\n\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $350(Deadline until 9/8/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 9/9/27 – 11/4/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 11/5/27 – 11/18/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 9/8/27) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 9/9/27 – 11/4/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 11/5/27 – 11/18/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course will appeal to anyone who is interested in the measurement and inspection results of a GMM inspection and the associated gear charts. \n\n\n\nInstructor\n\n\n\n\nWilliam “Mark” McVea\, PhD\, P.E.\n\nDr. William Mark McVea\, P.E.\, is currently President and Principal Engineer of KBE+\, Inc. where he and his team design and develop complete powertrains for automotive and off-highway vehicles. His experience includes positions within the mechanical drive and powertrain industry. Chief Technology Officer for an industry leader in the design and development of patented powertrain engineering technology used primarily in the automotive industry; Professor of Vehicle Dynamics and Powertrain Sciences in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology; adjunct professor at Purdue University in their Automotive Sciences Department; and was manager of the CAE group within a tier-one powertrain supplier to global automotive markets\, a consulting engineer in vehicle dynamics\, and a project manager of traction systems for off-highway vehicles as well. In addition\, he has extensive publication on transmission systems\, automated design assistant systems\, knowledge systems and knowledge-based engineering in general. He also holds or is listed as co-inventor on numerous patents related to mechanical power transmissions. Mark holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the Rochester Institute of Technology\, a PhD in Design Engineering from Purdue University and is a licensed Professional Engineer. \n\n\n\n\nPhoto Release\n\n\n\nMPMA may use photographs\, survey responses\, and testimonials from its events in promotional materials. By attending an MPMA event\, you agree to the use of your likeness in these materials. To revoke this permission\, notify MPMA in writing. \n\n\n\nCancellation and Payment Policy\n\n\n\nPlease view our cancellation policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our late registration policy. \n\n\n\nPlease view our code of conduct.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/how-to-read-and-interpret-a-gear-inspection-report-dec-27/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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