Emerging Technologies Shaping Motion and Power Manufacturing
Stay ahead of rapid change in motion and power manufacturing with the Motion + Power Manufacturers Alliance (MPMA) Emerging Technology Webinar Series. Hosted the first Wednesday of each month, these complimentary webinars deliver practical insight into the technologies shaping our industry.
Programming is developed by MPMA’s Emerging Technology Committees on 3D Printing, Electric Vehicle Technology, IIoT/AI, and Robotics & Automation, ensuring relevant, forward-looking content designed for manufacturers.
All webinars are free to attend, with past sessions available on-demand thanks to the generous support of Gleason, Reishauer, WD Bearings, and the MPMA Foundation.
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Demystifying AI and Real-World Applications for Field Technicians
AI is everywhere right now. It’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s noise.
SkiveFinishing® – Introduction of a new hard finishing process for internal gears
The increasing demand for high-precision internal gears in automotive and industrial applications has driven the development of advanced hard finishing processes. This presentation introduces SkiveFinishing®, a novel method designed to achieve superior gear quality and surface finish for hardened internal gears. SkiveFinishing® is defined as hard finishing by gear skiving using a dressable-free CBN skiving cutter, combining the productivity of skiving with the precision of hard finishing. After providing an overview of conventional manufacturing techniques for internal gears, the process principle of SkiveFinishing® will be explained, highlighting its unique advantages in terms of efficiency, flexibility, and achievable quality. Initial machining results on the LK 280 and LK 500 gear skiving machines demonstrate gear quality within ISO 1328 Class 5 and surface roughness values of Ra < 0.4 µm, confirming the process’s capability for high-performance applications. A comparative analysis of SkiveFinishing® against hard skiving and CBN profile grinding will be presented, emphasizing differences in process efficiency and achievable tolerances. The session concludes with a summary and outlook on future developments and potential applications of SkiveFinishing® in gear manufacturing.
Mentor-Protégé Program – Building Small Business Defense Industrial Base Capacity Through Mentorship
Unlocking Opportunities: The DoD Mentor-Protégé Program and Manufacturing Innovation Institutes
Uncovering the Real Trajectory of the Humanoid Robot Market
The humanoid robot market has received a lot of attention in recent months, owing to an influx of capital and large addressable market. After six months of in-depth research, Interact Analysis reveals the true growth potential and market penetration, separating fact from fiction.
Making Sense of the Current Automotive Landscape
We are bringing back our favorite auto market forecaster for his insights on all things automobile.
The Near Future of Mechanical Drive for Humanoid Robots
The AGMA Robotics Committee is releasing a new white paper, The Near Future of Mechanical Drive for Humanoid Robots. In conjunction with the release of the paper, we have invited the author and two contributors for a robust conversation.
Ring Gear Repaired with Dievar Material by Laser-Powder Direct Energy Deposition (LP-DED)
Laser-powder directed energy deposition (LP-DED) reduces lead times and offers potential benefits for the gear industry, but more research is needed on the performance of DED-manufactured and repaired gears for widespread adoption.