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SUMMARY:Fundamentals of Parallel Axis Gearing
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: Clearwater Beach\, FL \n\n\n\nDate: June 2-4\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 2 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 3 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 4 – 8:00am-5:00pm ET\n\n\n\n\nFundamentals of Parallel Axis Gearing\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.  \n\n\n\nIn 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.  \n\n\n\nAn 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 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\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\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,150(Deadline until 3/19/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,250(Deadline: 3/20/26 – 5/5/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,300(Deadline: 5/6/26 – 5/19/26) \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 3/19/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,750(Deadline: 3/20/26 – 5/5/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,800(Deadline: 5/6/26 – 5/19/26) \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\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information\n\n\n\nSheraton Sand Key Resort1160 Gulf BlvdClearwater Beach\, FL 33767 \n\n\n\nYou can book your room at the discounted rate of $229 per night. The hotel cut-off date is May 11\, 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\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\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.
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SUMMARY:2026 Strategic Networking & Leadership Forum
DESCRIPTION:The MPMA SNL Forum is a group that brings together MPMA members from across the gear industry. The goal of the SNL Forum is to provide a dynamic\, educational\, and collaborative event to help participants grow\, both within the industry and the association. The SNL Forum offers robust\, peer-focused networking opportunities to mid-level managers and next-generation executives in the gear industry\, giving attendees new tools to utilize in a rapidly changing industry and economy. The event features educational opportunities in business training\, thorough exposure to both leadership and technology resources\, and hands-on learning with workshops and industry tours. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotel Information
URL:https://motionpower.org/event/2026-strategic-networking-leadership-forum/
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SUMMARY:Gear Failure Analysis
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: In-person Course \n\n\n\nWhere: Detroit\, MI – LIFT \n\n\n\nDate: June 9-11\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 9 – 8:00am-3:00pm ET\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 10 – 8:00am-3:00pm ET\n\n\n\nThursday\, June 11 – 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\n\nRegistration Rates\n\n\n\nMember Rates\n\n\n\nEarly Bird First Registrant – $2\,150(Deadline until 3/26/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,250(Deadline: 3/27/26 – 5/12/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,300(Deadline: 5/13/26 – 5/26/26) \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 3/26/26) \n\n\n\nRegular First Registrant – $2\,750(Deadline: 3/27/26 – 5/12/26) \n\n\n\nLate First Registrant – $2\,800(Deadline: 5/13/26 – 5/26/26) \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\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 May 18.  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 18\, 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\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\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\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-june-2025/
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SUMMARY:Analytical Gear Chart Interpretation
DESCRIPTION:Course Description\n\n\n\nFormat: Live Online Virtual Training \n\n\n\nDate: June 23\, 2026 \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 23 – 10:00-2:00pm CT \n\n\n\n\nAnalytical Gear Chart Interpretation\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 4 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 4/9/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $375(Deadline: 4/10/26 – 5/26/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $390(Deadline: 5/27/26 – 6/9/26) \n\n\n\nNON-MEMBER RATE\n\n\n\nEarly Bird Registrant – $450(Deadline until 4/9/26) \n\n\n\nRegular Registrant – $475(Deadline: 4/10/26 – 5/26/26) \n\n\n\nLate Registrant – $490(Deadline: 5/27/26 – 6/9/26) \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 (Use 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:\n\nHobbing\n\n\n\nShaping\n\n\n\nShaving\n\n\n\nGrinding\n\n\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 people as well as manufacturing people will benefit from better understanding how gears are measured and evaluated; Others from quoting\, processing and sales also can gain knowledge of inspection reports beyond the “wiggly lines”. \n\n\n\nInstructors\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\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-inspection-chart-june-2026/
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