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SUMMARY:Gear Applications Committee
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nISO TAG activity\, document reaffirmations \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/gear-applications-committee-2/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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SUMMARY:Bearing Technical Committee
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nISO TAG activity\, document management \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/bearing-technical-committee-2/
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SUMMARY:Lubrication and Wear: Advanced Concepts
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: Wilmington\, DE \n\n\n\nDate: October 20-22\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 20 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 22 – 8:00am-2:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nLubrication and Wear: Advanced Concepts\n\n\n\nDesigned for engineers and scientists in the rolling element bearing\, gear\, and power transmission industries who desire a more fundamental knowledge of component-relevant topics in the lubrication and wear areas within the field of tribology. The science behind lubrication and wear continues to evolve. This course introduces attendees to important terminology; surface topography measurement\, characterization\, and application; the mechanics of surfaces in contact; the development of lubricant films; and failure of rolling element bearings. The purpose of this course is to increase relevant technical knowledge and bridge the gap between component design and component failure\, as a result of relative motion between surfaces in contact. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 21 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 basic concepts and terminology in tribology\n\n\n\nFamiliarity with surface characterization theory and methods\n\n\n\nCalculation of fluid-film lubrication parameters\n\n\n\nIntroduction to tribology by design (TBD) methods\n\n\n\nUnderstanding bearing life and failure through theory and examples \n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nScientists and engineers who desire a more fundamental background in the theory and application of the science of tribology\, as applied to mechanical power transmission components undergoing relative motion. \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\,000(Deadline until 8/6/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,100(Deadline: 8/7/26 – 9/22/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,150(Deadline: 9/23/26 – 10/6/26) \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\,200(Deadline until 8/6/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,300(Deadline: 8/7/26 – 9/22/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,350(Deadline: 9/23/26 – 10/6/26) \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\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nSheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown422 Delaware AveWilmington\, DE 19801 \n\n\n\nYou can book your room at the discounted rate of $159 per night. The hotel cut-off date is October 2\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\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\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\nHis current research interests are in biomechanics\, the tribology of advanced materials\, mechanical design\, and manufacturing. Tim 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 was Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Penn State.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.Dr. Ovaert has been a long standing instructor with ABMA’s Continuing Education Program and currently teaches portions of all three courses. \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\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/lubrication-and-wear-advanced-concepts/
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SUMMARY:Gear Materials
DESCRIPTION:Learn what is required for the design of an optimum gear set and the importance of the coordinated effort of the gear design engineer\, the gear metallurgist\, and the bearing system engineer. Investigate gear-related problems\, failures and improved processing procedures. \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\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\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.
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/gear-materials/
LOCATION:Sheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown\, 422 Delaware Ave\, Wilmington\, Delaware\, 19801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Courses
ORGANIZER;CN="Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance":MAILTO:FTM@motionpower.org
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SUMMARY:Gear Materials
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: Wilmington\, DE \n\n\n\nDate: October 20-22\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 20 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 21 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 22 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nGear Materials\n\n\n\nLearn what is required for the design of an optimum gear set and the importance of the coordinated effort of the gear design engineer\, the gear metallurgist\, and the bearing system engineer. Investigate gear-related problems\, failures and improved processing procedures. \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\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 8/6/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,250(Deadline: 8/7/26 – 9/22/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,300(Deadline: 9/23/26 – 10/6/26) \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 8/6/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,750(Deadline: 8/7/26 – 9/22/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,800(Deadline: 9/23/26 – 10/6/26) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nSheraton Suites Wilmington Downtown422 Delaware AveWilmington\, DE 19801 \n\n\n\nYou can book your room at the discounted rate of $159 per night. The hotel cut-off date is October 2\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\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\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\nDale Weires\n\n\n\nDale Weires is currently a Technical Fellow in Metallurgy for The Boeing Company.  He also serves as Senior Metallurgical Engineer for Drive Systems Technology\, Inc (DST)\, a mechanical power transmission consulting firm founded by Mr. Raymond Drago (with Boeing’s knowledge and approval). \n\n\n\nMr. Weires has over 39 years of gear design and manufacturing experience in aerospace and industrial gear applications. Prior to joining Boeing in 1995\, Mr. Weires was the Plant Metallurgist for two different gear companies establishing a foundation of knowledge in heat treating\, manufacturing and nondestructive testing of gears.   He is a past Chairman of the AGMA Metallurgy Committee\, and currently a member of the AGMA Metallurgy and AGMA Aerospace Gearing Committees.  He also served on the ASM-Heat Treating Society Board of Directors from 2006 thru 2012. \n\n\n\n\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/gear-materials-oct26/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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SUMMARY:Cylindrical Gear Rating Committee
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nISO TAG activity\, document management \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/cylindrical-gear-rating-committee/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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UID:8363-1792504800-1792512000@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:ABMA 602-Axx WG
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nWind Turbine gearbox inspection \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/abma-602-axx-wg/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260928T183145Z
CREATED:20260928T183144Z
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UID:8252-1792576800-1792584000@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:AGMA 913-Bxx WG
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nBasic rack and profile shift \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/agma-913-bxx-wg-3/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261022T100000
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UID:8254-1792663200-1792670400@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:AGMA 924-Axx WG
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nGear materials & heat treatment \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/agma-924-axx-wg-3/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261026T080000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Concepts of Bearing Technology
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: Schaumburg\, IL \n\n\n\n\n\nDaily Schedule: (originally scheduled in May) \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, October 26 – 8:00am-5:00pm CT \n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 27 – 8:00am-5:00pm CT \n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 28 – 8:00am-5:00pm CT \n\n\n\nThursday\, October 29 – 8:00am-5:00pm CT\n\n\n\n\nAdvanced Concepts of Bearing Technology\n\n\n\nThis course builds on the foundations of the Essential Course and challenges the experienced engineer in areas such as internal loading and Hertzian stresses\, failure initiation criteria\, friction & wear\, and fatigue life calculation methods. This is an exceptional course for engineers with 2-3 years work experience in rolling element bearings or past attendees of the Essential Concepts of Bearing Technology.  A general knowledge of the basic bearing types and terminology is required. \n\n\n\nYou will earn 32 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 how bearing internal designs affect rolling element loading and life.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the different contact stresses and fatigue causing stress.\n\n\n\nUnderstand how lubricant film thicknesses are formed and characterized.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the role of surface finish and friction in the contact zones.\n\n\n\nUnderstand bearing deflections\, stiffness and preloading.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the statistical nature of bearing failures.\n\n\n\nUnderstand advanced life calculations in standards.”\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course is intended for those with several years of bearing knowledge involving the design\, application\, selection and use of rolling element bearings.  A basic knowledge of the bearing types\, tolerances\, part numbers\, bearing terminology and load calculations are required.  A technical degree or training is suggested.  \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\,550(Deadline until 8/17/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,650(Deadline: 8/18/26 – 10/12/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,700(Deadline: 10/13/26 – 10/19/26) \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\,850(Deadline until 8/17/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,950(Deadline: 8/18/26 – 10/12/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $3\,000(Deadline: 10/13/26 – 10/19/26) \n\n\n\nAdditional Registrants per Company Non-Member receive a $200 discount per person \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nChicago Marriott Schaumburg50 N Martingale Rd.Schaumburg\, IL 60173 \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nDiscounted room rates at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg are available for $149 per night. The special rate is available until September 30\, 2026.  Book Your Room in the MPMA block. \n\n\n\nChicago Marriott Schaumburg50 N Martingale Rd.\, Schaumburg\, IL 60173 \n\n\n\nCutoff Date:  \n\n\n\n\nBook Hotel Room\n\n\n\n\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\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\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\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\n\nBrian Werner\n\nBrian Werner holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Penn State University and a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Case Western Reserve University. He spent 40 years at The Timken Company. He was a Senior Specialist and the last 14 years he spent in the Product Development group. He had worked in Application Engineering\, Design Engineering\, and Thermal Treatment groups. \n\nBrian was awarded 6 patents and of those\, 4 are related to bearing retainers and 2 related to split bearing. He is a member of ASME as well as the Canton Joint Engineering Council. In the council\, he coordinates the annual Engineer For a Day event where local high school students and engineers are paired and spend a day together. \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/advanced-concepts-of-bearing-technology/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261027T080000
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SUMMARY:Modern Gear Manufacturing and Metrology
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: Schaumburg\, IL \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: October 27 – October 29\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, October 27 – 8:00am-5:00pm CT\n\n\n\nWednesday\, October 28 – 8:00am-5:00pm CT\n\n\n\nThursday\, October 29 – 8:00am-5:00pm CT\n\n\n\n\nA tour of Arrow Gear in Downers Grove\, IL is also included in the class on Thursday. We thank Arrow Gear for being partners for this class and providing the tour opportunity! \n\n\n\nModern Gear Manufacturing and Metrology\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 24 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\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,150(Deadline until 8/17/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,250(Deadline: 8/18/26 – 10/12/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,300(Deadline: 10/13/26 – 10/19/26) \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 8/17/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,750(Deadline: 8/18/26 – 10/12/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,800(Deadline: 10/13/26 – 10/19/26) \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\nChicago Marriott Schaumburg50 N Martingale Rd.Schaumburg\, IL 60173 \n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nDiscounted room rates at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg are available for $149 per night. The special rate is available until September 30\, 2026. Book Your Room in the MPMA block. \n\n\n\nChicago Marriott Schaumburg50 N Martingale Rd.\, Schaumburg\, IL 60173 \n\n\n\nCutoff Date:  \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\nLance Brown\n\n\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\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/advanced-gear-manufacturing-and-metrology/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261027T160000
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CREATED:20261013T163202Z
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SUMMARY:Flexible Couplings Committee
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nDocument revisions\, AGMA 9013/9113 \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/flexible-couplings-committee-3/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260928T183310Z
CREATED:20260928T183309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260928T183310Z
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SUMMARY:AGMA 908-Cxx WG
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nGear geometry factor \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/agma-908-cxx-wg-3/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T120000
DTSTAMP:20261013T163259Z
CREATED:20261013T163258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T163259Z
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SUMMARY:AGMA 1104-Bxx WG
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nShaper cutter tolerances \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/agma-1104-bxx-wg-2/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261104T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261105T140000
DTSTAMP:20260420T162422Z
CREATED:20250923T211020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T162422Z
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SUMMARY:Reverse Engineering
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: November 4-5\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 4 – 10:00-2:00pm CT\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 5 – 10:00-2:00pm CT\n\n\n\n\nReverse Gear System Engineering: Why\, When\, & How – Avoiding Pitfalls & Litigation\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 completed…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 8/21/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $650(Deadline: 8/22/26 – 10/7/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $675(Deadline: 10/8/26 – 10/21/26) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $700(Deadline until 8/21/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $750(Deadline: 8/22/26 – 10/7/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $775(Deadline: 10/8/26 – 10/21/26) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou will earn 8 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\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/reverse-engineering-nov-2026/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T080000
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SUMMARY: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: November 10-12\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, November 10 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, November 11 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, November 12 – 8:00am-3:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nGear Failure Analysis\n\n\n\nExplore gear failure analysis in this hands-on seminar where students not only see slides of failed gears but can hold and examine over 130 specimens with the same failure modes covered in the seminar. Approximately half of the course time consists of students in groups identifying failure modes on failed gears and working on a case study. Microscopes are available to examine failed specimens. \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\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 GEARTECH 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\, users\, researchers\, maintenance technicians\, lubricant experts\, and managers. \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 8/27/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,250(Deadline: 8/28/26 – 10/13/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,300(Deadline: 10/14/26 – 10/27/26) \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 8/27/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,750(Deadline: 8/28/26 – 10/13/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,800(Deadline: 10/14/26 – 10/27/26) \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\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nDiscounted room rates at the Courtyard by Marriott Detroit Downtown are available for $199 per night. The special rate is available until October 19.  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: October 19\, 2026 \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\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\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-nov-2026/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261110T120000
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CREATED:20261013T163329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T163330Z
UID:8369-1794304800-1794312000@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:AGMA 1013-Axx WG
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nMetallurgical terms for gearing \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/agma-1013-axx-wg-3/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T120000
DTSTAMP:20261013T163426Z
CREATED:20261013T163418Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T163426Z
UID:8371-1794477600-1794484800@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:ABMA 601-Axx WG
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nWind Turbine bearing failure atlas \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/abma-601-axx-wg-3/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261112T120000
DTSTAMP:20261013T163453Z
CREATED:20261013T163452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261013T163453Z
UID:8373-1794477600-1794484800@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Accuracy & Nomenclature Committee
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nISO TAG activity\, document management \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/accuracy-nomenclature-committee-3/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T120000
DTSTAMP:20261026T195430Z
CREATED:20261026T195429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T195430Z
UID:8575-1796032800-1796040000@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Cylindrical Gear Rating Committee
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nISO TAG activity\, document management \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/cylindrical-gear-rating-committee-2/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T050000
DTSTAMP:20260903T133558Z
CREATED:20260902T212846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T133558Z
UID:8173-1796112000-1796274000@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:Gearbox Systems Design
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online \n\n\n\nDate: December 1-3\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, December 1 – 8:00-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, December 2 – 8:00-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, December 3 – 8:00-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nGearbox Systems Design: The Rest of the Story…Everything but the Gears & Bearings\n\n\n\nThis course focuses 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 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\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\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $1\,950(Deadline until 9/23/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,050(Deadline: 9/24/26 – 11/3/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,100(Deadline: 11/3/26 – 11/17/26) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $2\,450(Deadline until 9/23/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,550(Deadline: 9/24/26 – 11/3/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,600(Deadline: 11/3/26 – 11/17/26) \n\n\n\n\n\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\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\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/gearbox-systems-design-dec26/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T123000
DTSTAMP:20261026T195528Z
CREATED:20261026T195528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T195528Z
UID:8577-1796207400-1796214600@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:AGMA 1010-Gxx WG
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nGear wear & failure \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/agma-1010-gxx-wg-6/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261203T120000
DTSTAMP:20261026T195559Z
CREATED:20261026T195558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261026T195559Z
UID:8579-1796292000-1796299200@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:AGMA 908-Cxx WG
DESCRIPTION:Subject:\n\n\n\nGear geometry factors \n\n\n\nLocation:\n\n\n\nVirtual
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/agma-908-cxx-wg-4/
CATEGORIES:Committee Meetings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270202T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270211T160000
DTSTAMP:20261105T155816Z
CREATED:20261019T200245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T155816Z
UID:8483-1801569600-1802361600@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:207: Epicyclic Gear Systems Design
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: February 2-4 & 9-11\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 2 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 3 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 4 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nTuesday\, February 9 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, February 10 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, February 11 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level – 207\n\n\n\nThis course introduces epicyclic gearing\, starting with a brief history and an explanation of how simple planetary\, compound planetary\, and star drive gear systems differ. It covers the arrangement of the individual components (the carrier\, sun\, planet\, ring\, and star gears) and the strict requirements each system must meet to perform properly. \n\n\n\nKey design factors include load sharing among the planet or star gears\, sequential loading\, equal spacing of the planets or stars\, the relationships among the tooth counts of each element\, and how to calculate the maximum and optimum number of planet or star gears for a given system. The course concludes with an in-depth look at methods for optimizing noise and vibration in these systems\, along with practical guidelines for achieving effective planet load sharing. \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\nRestate exactly what makes a gear system an epicyclic system.\n\n\n\nCalculate the total reduction ratio of an epicyclic system and that of a star system.\n\n\n\nIdentify differences and similarities between split power systems and true epicyclic systems.\n\n\n\nRecognize when the use of a star drive system is preferred over a planetary system.\n\n\n\nExplain the importance of equal planet/star gear spacing and how a system be designed with unequal planet spacing.\n\n\n\nInterpret how the numbers of teeth selected for the individual gears in an epicyclic or star drive gear system affect the noise and vibration characteristics of the system.\n\n\n\nIdentify the advantages of selecting odd numbers of teeth for the planet/star gears.\n\n\n\nEvaluate the number of teeth on the sun\, planet\, and internal ring gear\, and explain the relationships that must be maintained among these tooth counts and why.\n\n\n\nExplain how the design of the carrier affects the overall performance of these complex systems.\n\n\n\nDetermine how input speed affects the design of an epicyclic system and why the speed concerns are different for epicyclic and star drive systems.\n\n\n\nDescribe the design and use of load balancing systems including floating sun gears and floating ring gears.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nEngineers\, technicians\, management and others involved in the selection\, application and/or design of epicyclic (planetary) gear systems of all types as well as those who are not currently familiar with this gearing concept but who would like to gain an understanding of epicyclic (planetary) 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 11/9/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,050(Deadline: 11/10/26 – 1/4/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,100(Deadline: 1/5/27 – 1/19/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $2\,450(Deadline until 11/9/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,550(Deadline: 11/10/26 – 1/4/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,600(Deadline: 1/5/27 – 1/19/27) \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\nSteve Cymbala\n\n\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\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/epicyclic-gear-systems-design/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270223T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270223T160000
DTSTAMP:20261105T155816Z
CREATED:20240930T151708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T155816Z
UID:3601-1803384000-1803398400@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:107: Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Training \n\n\n\nDate: February 23\, 2027 | 12:00-4:00 pm ET  \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 11/30/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 12/1/26 – 1/26/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 1/27/27 – 2/9/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 11/30/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 12/1/26 – 1/26/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 1/27/27 – 2/9/27) \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 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\nThis course suits people relatively new to gear manufacturing or inspection. Quality control and manufacturing staff will better understand how inspectors measure and evaluate gears. Quoting\, processing\, and sales staff will learn to read 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\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/analytical-gear-inspection-chart-feb-2027/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270225T160000
DTSTAMP:20261105T155816Z
CREATED:20240930T151831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T155816Z
UID:3605-1803556800-1803571200@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:125: Applied Design Basics for Spur and Helical Gears
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Training \n\n\n\nDate: February 25\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, 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 12/2/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 12/3/26 – 1/28/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 1/29/27 – 2/11/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 12/2/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 12/3/26 – 1/28/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 1/29/27 – 2/11/27) \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/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20270302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20270304T170000
DTSTAMP:20261105T155816Z
CREATED:20261020T170258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261105T155816Z
UID:8501-1803988800-1804179600@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:252: Online Gear Failure Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Format: Live Online Training \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: March 2-4\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 2 – 9:00 am-1:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 3 – 9:00 am-1:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 4 – 9:00 am-1:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level – 252\n\n\n\nExplore gear failure analysis in this live\, instructor-led online seminar. Through lectures and photographic case studies\, students learn to identify and classify gear failure modes without the need to travel or attend in person. 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. \n\n\n\nThe seminar consists of lecture instruction following PowerPoint presentations\, covering the classification and identification of gear failure modes. Students work through a case study using high-resolution photographs and diagrams of failed gears to practice identifying failure modes\, in place of the physical specimen examination used in the in-person course. \n\n\n\nThe 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 10 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\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\nUse the AGMA textbook and other provided resources for ongoing study of gear failure analysis\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\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $1\,250(Deadline until 12/7/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $1\,300(Deadline: 12/8/26 – 2/1/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $1\,350(Deadline: 2/2/27 – 2/15/27) \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 – $1\,750(Deadline until 12/7/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $1\,800(Deadline: 12/8/26 – 2/1/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $1\,850(Deadline: 2/2/27 – 2/15/27) \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\nComing Soon \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/online-gear-failure-analysis/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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UID:8493-1805198400-1805990400@motionpower.org
SUMMARY:213: Steel Fundamentals for Gearing
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\n\n\nDate: March 16-18 & 23-25\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 16 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 17 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 18 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nTuesday\, March 23 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 24 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, March 25 – 12:00-4:00 pm ET\n\n\n\n\nIntermediate Level\n\n\n\nDevelop an understanding of the key relationships among steel composition\, processing\, and properties. Learn how to select and specify steel composition and heat treatment options that optimize gear performance and comply with AGMA rating standards. \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\nRecognize basic gear terminology\, geometry\, and operating concepts.\n\n\n\nDistinguish between different gear failure modes and the factors that contribute to them.\n\n\n\nUnderstand basic principles of metal structure and behavior.\n\n\n\nBecome familiar with common steel alloy designations and nomenclature.\n\n\n\nSelect steel compositions and heat treatments that produce properties that meet the demands of the application and AGMA gear rating standards.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the influence of steel selection and heat treatment on the manufacturing and performance of gears.\n\n\n\nLearn how to specify and verify required steel properties.\n\n\n\nCompare the gear performance of steels produced in cast\, wrought\, powder metallurgy\, and additive manufacturing forms.\n\n\n\n\nWho Should Attend\n\n\n\nThis course is intended for gear designers\, engineers\, metallurgists\, heat treatment specialists\, quality professionals\, technical sales personnel\, and managers involved in the specification\, manufacture\, or performance evaluation of steel gearing. \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 12/21/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,050(Deadline: 12/22/26 – 2/16/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,100(Deadline: 2/17/27 – 3/2/27) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $2\,450(Deadline until 12/21/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $2\,550(Deadline: 12/22/26 – 2/16/27) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $2\,600(Deadline: 2/17/27 – 3/2/27) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructors\n\n\n\n\nCarl Ribaudo\n\n\n\nDr. Ribaudo’s career in metallurgy combines extensive experience in both industry and education. During his 30 years with The Timken Company\, he provided subject matter expertise and project leadership in material and process selection\, performance testing\, specification writing\, and supplier development for bearings\, gears\, and other components\, as well as steel mill process development. He co-holds three U.S. patents related to this work. He then spent six years teaching lecture and laboratory courses in the Mechanical Engineering Technology program at The University of Akron. He has served AGMA for more than two decades in roles including course developer and instructor\, article reviewer\, Metallurgy and Materials Committee Chair\, and U.S. delegate to ISO Working Group 14 for Strength and Quality of Materials for Gears. He is currently the proprietor of C2 Metals LLC\, which focuses on developing intellectual property and educational experiences related to materials. He holds a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame\, an S.M. in Materials Engineering from MIT\, and a Ph.D. in Metallurgy from the University of Illinois. \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/steel-fundamentals-for-gearing/
CATEGORIES:Courses,Live Online Courses
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UID:3604-1806930000-1807272000@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: April 5-9\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, April 5 – 12:00-5:00 pm CT\n\n\n\nTuesday\, April 6 – 8:00am-5:00 pm CT\n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 7 – 8:00am-5:00 pm CT\n\n\n\nThursday\, April 8 – 8:00am-5:00 pm CT\n\n\n\nFriday\, April 9 – 8:00am-12:00 pm 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 1/11/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,195(Deadline: 1/12/27 – 3/8/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,295(Deadline: 3/9/27 – 3/22/27) \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 1/11/27) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,695(Deadline: 1/12/27 – 3/8/27) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,795(Deadline: 3/9/27 – 3/22/27) \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 March 12.  Book Your Room in the MPMA block. \n\n\n\nCourtyard by Marriott Chicago Bloomingdale275 Knollwood DriveBloomingdale\, IL 60108 \n\n\n\nCutoff Date: March 12\, 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-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Courses,In-Person Courses
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UID:8547-1808827200-1808834400@motionpower.org
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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