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INDUSTRY NEWS | 2024-12-13

Eurotrans Report Productive General Assembly 2024

The recent EUROTRANS General Assembly in Bad Homburg, Germany, on November 29, 2024, was highly productive, bringing together participants from 10 countries. The association extends heartfelt thanks to host Mr. Fabian Maurer, Ringspann GmbH, Bad Homburg, and his team for their hospitality.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-10-03

CEA and Siemens Collaborate on Research to Expand Applications of Digital Twin for Industry

Siemens Digital Industries Software and CEA-List, a technological research institute focused on smart digital systems research, has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on research to further extend and enhance digital twin capabilities with artificial intelligence (AI) and explore greater integration of embedded software on both virtual and hybrid platforms.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-08-10

Continental Supplies Conveying Belt for Atlas Energy Solutions Dune Express Project

After nearly five years of planning, Continental is excited to announce Atlas Energy Solutions has contracted Continental to supply the conveyor belt for the Dune Express, a world-renowned conveyor system accompanied by digital solution components.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-06-09

ANIE Automazione and OPC Foundation Announce Collaboration

ANIE Automazione and OPC Foundation are proud to announce a comprehensive collaboration program, focusing on the technology transfer and for further adoption of OPC UA in the Italian market. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-05-09

AT&T Offers 2023 Cybersecurity Insights Report

The 2023 AT&T Cybersecurity Edge Ecosystem Insights Report presents a perspective that recognizes the essential characteristics and key differences among edge architectures and provides a realistic picture of the state of edge.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-05-03

Sulzer and Siemens Collaborate on Digital Pump Solutions

Sulzer and Siemens Large Drives Applications (LDA) are using their collective expertise to provide operators of large centrifugal pumps with an enhanced digital value proposition: Bringing together their respective IoT-platforms and services, Blue Box and Sidrive IQ, the two companies are collaborating to deliver an integrated solution that improves equipment reliability and cuts operations costs.

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PRODUCT NEWS | 2023-04-11

Continental Expands Belting Options with Direct X

Continental recently added the patented Direct X conveyor belt to its line of industrial belting products with the 2022 acquisition of WCCO Belting. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2023-01-10

Interact Analysis Sees Geared Products Market Growth in 2022

Updated research from Interact Analysis shows the geared motors and industrial gears market experienced strong growth in 2021. The market expanded by 16 percent last year, with the sharp rise driven by price increases. On average, the selling price for geared motors and gearboxes increased by 7.8 percent in 2021, with further price rises forecast in 2022. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-11-14

AFT Welcomes Three New Team Members

Applied Flow Technology (AFT) has expanded their team with the hire of two new engineers and one software developer to join their pipe flow modeling team. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-11-10

New Study Finds a 5G-Enabled System for the Next Generation of Cybersecurity

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) helps streamline processes by creating communication networks between different components of an industry. However, these IIoT systems are also prone to security threats which need to be addressed to ensure a safe Industry 4.0 revolution. Researchers from INU developed an AI-based convolutional neural network architecture that can classify malware attacks in 5G-enabled IIoT systems. 

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-07-11

AD Completes Merger with Torbsa Limited

AD announced it has completed the merger with Torbsa Limited, a leading building supplies buying group in Canada, effective July 1, 2022.

INDUSTRY NEWS | 2022-04-22

Piezo Motion and MTG Announce Partnership

Piezo Motion, a Brain Scientific company, and Micro Technology Group (MTG) recently announced a partnership. Piezo Motion is a developer and manufacturer of automation technology. MTG, headquartered in Mansfield, Massachusetts, is a business development company providing technical marketing and sales services for leading manufacturers.

REVOLUTIONS | 2022-02-14

Schaeffler TriFinity Wheel Bearing Provides e-Mobility Solution

Schaeffler’s TriFinity wheel bearing is a fully optimized, three-row, angular contact ball bearing that provides higher stiffness and longer servic...
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EVENTS | 2022-02-01

Calendar

Upcoming events in March and April
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2022-02-01

Machine Elements - Shaping the Future through Continuous Evolution

Does Moore's Law apply to machine elements such as gears, bearings and mechanical components?
REVOLUTIONS | 2022-01-31

Gearmotors: The Art of Precision and Reliability

High performance, high precision and component compatibility top the list of gearmotor trends in our product-roundup for 2022. These products can b...
REVOLUTIONS | 2021-12-09

The Art of the Balance

While sitting at a tire shop a while back. I could not help but overhear a customer tell the mechanic he could only afford to pay for the new tires...
EVENTS | 2021-12-01

Calendar

Calendar of early 2022 events
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2021-12-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the December 2021 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2021-12-01

Influence of the Load-Dependent Center Distance

Considering the local flank parameters, such as pressure or transmission error, a significant influence of the load-dependent center distance can be observed. With the FVA-Workbench, the load-dependent center distance is always considered.
REVOLUTIONS | 2021-11-12

Regal Rexnord Enhances Industrial Powertrain Capabilities

The Regal electromechanical powertrain offering encompasses a broad range of Regal-produced components (e.g., motors, speed reducers, gearing, coup...
REVOLUTIONS | 2021-10-12

Fenner Acquires Lumsden Corporation

Advances and expands belting and high-value component solutions

Fenner Precision Polymers recently announced the acquisi...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2021-10-01

Coming Together

The American Gear Manufacturers Association recently held our biennial trade show, the Motion+Power Technology Expo. Although it was a smaller, quieter show than normal, it was well worthwhile for those who were able to make it.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2021-10-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the October 2021 issue of Power Transmission Engineering
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2021-10-01

In the Fast Lane with the FVA-Workbench: Formula Student Team KA-RaceIng

Cutting-Edge gearbox design software.

TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2021-10-01

Linear Motion Components Take Flight in Aerospace and Defense Industry

Key advantages of linear motion components in aerospace applications.
REVOLUTIONS | 2021-09-27

The Packaging Perspective 2021

Pack Expo Las Vegas and Healthcare Packaging Expo offers more than 1,500 exhibitors to showcase the latest new materials, technologies and solution...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2021-09-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the September 2021 issue of Power Transmission Engineering
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2021-09-01

Freddie Mercury in the Show Me State

The Motion + Power Technology Expo takes place September 13-16 in St. Louis. It's going to be a different kind of trade show than most people have ever experienced.
REVOLUTIONS | 2021-08-19

Value-Driven Condition Monitoring

Schaeffler's OPTIME Improves the Reliability of Rotating Equipment

We first discussed Schaeffler’s end-to-end wireless sensor solution ca...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2021-08-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the July 2021 issue of Power Transmission Engineering
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2021-08-01

The Influence of Rolling Bearing Profiling on Rigidity and Rating Life

An explanation of the detailed calculation of rolling bearings in the FVA-Workbench based on consideration of the profiling of roller bearings.
REVOLUTIONS | 2021-07-16

The Sustainable Shop Floor

Energy from renewable sources? Natural resource conservation? Reduction in pollution and waste? Energy efficient components? Many talk a good game ...
REVOLUTIONS | 2021-06-07

Maximizing Bearing Performance

Carrier and SKF Collaborate on Centrifugal Compressor Technology The opportunity to improve product design separates market lea...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2021-06-01

Getting Ready for Normal

In May, Gov. Mike Parson of Missouri sat down and recorded a video on behalf of AGMA's upcoming Motion+Power Technology Expo
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2021-06-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the June 2021 issue of Power Transmission Engineering
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2021-06-01

The Power Shift

Companies look to fuel economy, energy efficiency and operating costs to improve off-highway applications.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2021-06-01

Joint Research and Simulation Software for an Optimized Rolling Bearing Friction Model

FVA Software bundles the results and knowledge from hundreds of research projects in one platform.
REVOLUTIONS | 2021-04-13

Hannover Messe 2021: Smart Manufacturing

Robotics, digital tools, automation and artificial intelligence will all play a significant role in the factory of the future. After two days of vi...
REVOLUTIONS | 2021-04-09

Hannover Messe 2021: Industrial Transformation

The show must go on. And though we're extremely disappointed to not spend the week in Germany taking in the latest and greatest manufacturing techn...
REVOLUTIONS | 2021-04-08

Ask These 10 Questions to Innovate with Purpose

Regal Beloit Examines Product Design in the PT and Motion Control Industry

Too frequently a product is developed and then the manufacture...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2021-04-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the April 2021 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2021-03-01

A Ten-Minute Introduction to Digital Filters

Filtering is needed in various control and communication Applications.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2021-03-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the March 2021 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
| 2021-02-22

The Digital Experience with Regal Beloit

Regal Beloit Corporation recently announced it is now putting QR codes on Sealmaster and Browning mounted bearings products and bearing boxes inclu...
| 2021-01-21

Smart Moves with Bosch Rexroth

Extrusion press hydraulics upgrade uses phased approach to improve results

The extrusion press is one of today’s most valuable and hardwo...
| 2020-12-10

Fenner Precision Polymers Expands Portfolio with MAV Acquisition

Fenner Precision Polymers, a Michelin Group Company, recently announced the acquisition of MAV S.p.A., an Italian company, located in Altopiano del...
| 2020-12-01

Bosch Rexroth Celebrates 30 Years of Linear Motion Innovations

Bosch Rexroth began developing linear bushings, shafts, slides, and transfer tables as prototypes in the 1960s. The first two complete linear modul...
PRODUCT NEWS | 2020-12-01

Product News

The complete Product News section from the December 2020 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2020-12-01

Efficiency and Heat Balance Calculation of Worm Gears

If torque conversion with high gear ratio, compact installation space and 90-degree axis-crossing angle is needed, often worm gears are used. Due to their high power density and sliding speeds within the tooth contact, frictional heat and thermal stresses are higher compared to helical, bevel and hypoid gears, and thus the thermal load capacity of worm gears is lower.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2020-12-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the December 2020 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
| 2020-11-18

A Changed World - Challenges and Opportunities

2020 started out like a normal year with some chatter about a virus outbreak in China but then events quickly spread and the world, as we knew it, ...
| 2020-10-28

A Look at Hannover Messe Digital Days

Photo courtesy of Deutsche Messe. Early October brought the next collection of training and technology seminars from Hannover Messe Digital Days...
| 2020-10-15

2020 and Beyond with Bonfiglioli

Company offers new geared motor platform while navigating unusual business environment

What’s a product launch look like during a pandemi...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-10-01

Lubrication for Life

Lubrication plays a vital role in the performance and life of rolling element bearings, yet its significance is often underestimated. The most important task of the lubricant is to separate parts moving relative to one another (balls or rollers and raceways) in order to minimize friction and prevent wear. A lubricant that is designed for specific operating conditions will provide a load bearing wear protective film.
EVENTS | 2020-10-01

The 2020 Packaging and Processing Experience

Virtual Pack Expo offers reimagined digital platform
PRODUCT NEWS | 2020-09-01

Product News

The complete Product News section from the September 2020 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2020-09-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the September 2020 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
| 2020-08-26

Condition Monitoring with ABB

The PTE September coverage in print and online examines condition monitoring advancements for bearings. We recently discussed some of these innovat...
| 2020-08-03

Freudenberg Sealing Develops Thermally Conductive Elastomer for Electric Cars


Wherever a lot of computing is performed or high currents flow, large amounts of waste heat are generated. Freudenberg Sealing Technologi...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2020-08-01

The Show Must Go On...Somehow

Normally at this time of year we talk a lot about trade shows. We go to manufacturing and engineering events because that's where technology-oriented companies often unveil their innovations. Like many of you, we want to see that technology in person, talk to the experts who created it and better understand how it fits into the overall manufacturing and engineering landscape. One of our most important missions is learning about that information and sharing it with all of you.
PRODUCT NEWS | 2020-08-01

Product News

The latest product news from Miki Pulley, Voith, Firgelli Automations, Heidenhain, Zero-Max, Gates, KEB America, Siemens, H2W Technologies and Emerson Automation
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-08-01

Hannover Messe USA Goes Digital

There would have been an incredible lineup of products and technologies in Chicago in the Hannover Messe USA pavilion at IMTS 2020 -- everything from cobots and smart factory automation solutions to digital twins and mechanical power transmission components. Unfortunately, the planet had other ideas this year and we continue to conduct business on laptops, smartphones and Zoom meetings for the foreseeable future.
GEAR TALK WITH CHUCK | 2020-07-24

Help Wanted

Northwest Pennsylvania’s Oil Region has a long history in manufacturing. Many of the widgets that made oil extraction and processing possible were ...
| 2020-07-17

Smart Software Solutions

Leveraging Digital Technology with Siemens

Although the community couldn’t get together in Las Vegas, Siemens Media and Analyst Conferenc...
| 2020-06-08

Shrink Your Start-to-Finish Time

Boosting Productivity in Gearbox Design with Siemens Digital

An increasing awareness of environmental concerns has given rise in the auto...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2020-06-01

The Long Road to Recovery

I've been reading, watching and listening to a lot of pundits lately -- economic experts, industry experts, stock market experts, you name it -- trying to get some idea of what to expect next. Heh.
VOICES | 2020-06-01

Precision Manufacturing and the Digitalization of Linear Motion Technology

Digitalization is increasingly transforming mechanical engineering and manufacturing technologies, bringing with it not only unparalleled control and flexibility over production systems but so much more.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-06-01

The Transparency Initiative

Bosch Rexroth's Factory of the Future Aims to Improve Production Processes One Application at a Time.
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2020-04-01

Leading through Crisis

Manufacturers are awesome. Over the past month, we've talked to a lot of manufacturers of gears, bearings, motors, gearboxes, couplings and other mechanical power transmission components. Despite the challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic and the current economic crisis, they've been universally positive and remarkably confident about their current operations and ability to continue through the crisis and after.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-04-01

Navigating the New Normal

Power Transmission component suppliers discuss COVID-19 Threat and how their companies are responding to keep the supply chain connected.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-04-01

Open for Business

Bearings Manufacturers Support Essential Manufacturing by Staying Open through the COVID-19 Pandemic
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2020-04-01

Limitations of the Timoshenko Beam Theory

FVA Offers FE Shaft Calculations in the FVA-Workbench
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2020-02-01

IFPE 2020 Shapes Expectations and Technology for the 2020s and Beyond

The International Fluid Power Exposition (IFPE) is a one-stop exhibition where you'll find just about everything to help maintain your company's leading edge in the ever-expanding fluid power industry.
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2019-12-01

Embracing Change

Change can be daunting, nerve-wracking or even downright scary. But when we're faced with change in our lives, it's not the change itself we fear. It's the unknown elements that come with it. "You don't know what you don't know," a wise man once told me.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2019-12-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the December 2019 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
EVENTS | 2019-12-01

IFPE 2020

Trade Show Season Kicks Off in March with Focus on Fluid Power and Power Transmission
EVENTS | 2019-12-01

Calendar

The complete technical calendar from the December 2019 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2019-10-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the October 2019 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
| 2019-09-12

What Does the Future Hold for the Automotive Industry?

We all want to know the answer to this question as it tells us as a business where to invest our R&D development, steers us to consider what ke...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2019-09-01

MPT Expo Map and Listings

Find the exhibitors you want to visit at the first-ever Motion+Power Technology Expo (formerly Gear Expo).
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2019-09-01

MPT Expo 2019 Booth Previews

MPT Expo takes place October 15-17 at TCF Center (formerly the Cobo Center) in Detroit. Here are booth previews of some of the exhibitors most relevant to the gear industry.
| 2019-08-28

SKF Examines the Power of Data & Machine Learning

Data is fast becoming one of the most important assets for companies throughout industry. In particular, it holds the key for developing a new gene...
| 2019-08-19

Considerations for Choosing the Correct Rolling Element Bearing Characteristics

Daily experience in application engineering has proven that the selection of the correct bearing type can be successfully achieved by customers bas...
| 2019-08-08

The 6 Latest Trends in Direct Drive Motor Technology

Despite the maturity of the machine tool industry, allowing for many advancements in engineering design over the span of decades, a machine is stil...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2019-08-01

Invitation

I'd like to invite you to come visit us at Motion+Power Technology Expo. The show takes place in October at Cobo Center in Detroit, and we'll be there in booth #3826.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2019-08-01

Adapt, Embrace and Innovate at Pack Expo 2019

Pack Expo Las Vegas (Sept. 23-25; Las Vegas Convention Center), co-located with Healthcare Packaging EXPO, showcases the latest packaging technologies to help manufacturers improve operations and stay competitive.
| 2019-07-19

Product Spotlight: Romax Nexus Blends Desktop and Cloud Solution Technologies

There are several driving factors in today’s manufacturing environment that ...
| 2019-07-16

A Better Way to Measure High-Performance Plastics Means Better Performance

Caption: Wear and friction data from application testing on two grades of PEEK.

| 2019-06-18

Getting Your Hands on Smart Tools

Forget the IIoT and Industry 4.o buzzwords. We're not interested in 10 to 15 years down the road or what the factory of the future is going to look...
| 2019-06-03

Morgan Advanced Materials Examines Wind Turbine Mechanics

Reliance on wind power is increasing, so the industry must continue to find ways to operate more efficiently, while reducing maintenance and costs....
EVENTS | 2019-06-01

The Electric Evolution

CTI Symposium Presents Latest Automotive Transmission Developments and Applications.
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2019-06-01

Get Ready, Get Set...Show

If you are involved in the acquisition of technology (whether your direct role is machine design, maintenance, purchasing or management), trade shows still provide one of the best ways to evaluate options, learn about the latest technology and find solutions to problems.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2019-06-01

Documentation of Gearbox Reliability - An Upcoming Demand

The proof of the reliability of a gear drive is now an additional requirement. In Europe, the acceptance authorities for wind turbines are requesting a system reliability proof from gearbox manufacturers. The AGMA committee reviewing the AGMA 6006 standard for wind turbines is considering adding a chapter about design for reliability. However, reliability considerations are not new; NASA, for example, was in the 1980s using reliability concepts for gear drives.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2019-06-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the June 2019 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
POWER PLAY | 2019-06-01

Cars with Jet Engines

In the late 1940s, the U.S. auto industry started an exciting experiment and spent decades on it. One result came in '63, when the Turbine was introduced by Chrysler Corp., now a part of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA). In appearance, the two-door, four-passenger car looked like a regular car, but it wasn't. Under its sleek shell, the car had a jet engine.
| 2019-05-07

Wittenstein Smart Gearboxes

Shaping the Future of Manufacturing

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| 2019-05-02

Schaeffler Optimizes Lubrication Systems with Mechatronics

The following is an update on Schaeffler's DuraSense relubrication system for linear recirculating roller bearing, ball bearing, and guideway assem...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2019-04-01

Plugged In

At the recently concluded Automate 2019 and Promat trade shows (held in Chicago in April), we saw a lot of new technology aimed at making factories more efficient and productive.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2019-04-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the April 2019 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
| 2019-03-28

Troubleshooting: Use ALL of Your Senses

Troubleshooting infrequent intermittent problems can be one of the most frustrating engineering...
| 2019-03-26

Hannover Messe 2.0

(Main image courtesy of Deutsche Messe, 2018) Hannover Messe 2019 will focus on the integration, digitization and interconnection of industrial ...
| 2019-03-13

Faulhaber Assists with Deep-Sea Microbe Research

What influence does hell have on heaven? This is not an issue of theology: marine sc...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2019-03-01

Manufacturing Economy 2019: A Summary

By most measures, and according to most observers, the manufacturing economy continues to hum along. U.S. manufacturing has been in growth mode for several years, although the rate of growth has slowed, and most are predicting that it will continue to slow throughout 2019.
PRODUCT NEWS | 2019-03-01

Product News

The complete Product News section from the March 2019 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
POWER PLAY | 2019-03-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the March 2019 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
POWER PLAY | 2019-03-01

No Regrets Over Lost Opportunity

It was recently announced that the planet Mars has at least one thing in common with planet Earth: all good things come to an end. In this case, the good thing is the recently announced and documented (Feb. 12) demise of the Mars rover Opportunity.
| 2019-02-04

Construction Time Again

Bauma 2019 Examines Sustainability, Digitization and Energy Efficiency

Bauma 2019 (April 8-14, Munich, Germany) is a complete overview of...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2019-02-01

Everything is Connected

The theme of this issue is integration. Mechanical components are being developed with embedded sensors. The components are talking to each other, sending information to the cloud and producing terabytes of big data to help manufacturers better understand their processes, predict problems and control costs.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2019-02-01

Hannover Messe 2019

Manufacturing Integration and Industrial Intelligence Take Center Stage in Germany
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2019-02-01

Gears, Fluid Power and Electric

The American Gear Manufacturers Association has evolved its trade show. What was formerly Gear Expo is now the Motion + Power Technology Expo (MPT Expo), an event intended to represent the entire motion and power transmission supply chain. As part of the expansion of the show’s scope, AGMA has partnered with the NFPA (National Fluid Power Association) to include a fluid power pavilion and additional educational sessions.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2019-02-01

Heavy Industry and Smart Technology

Heavy industry. The phrase conjures images of mines and steel mills, of huge caverns underground, of cavern-like factories, of oldline companies operating heavy-duty machines for hightorque work. That's the image of heavy industry. Today, though, there's also another image. It's of an operator walking a steel mill's floor, looking at his smartphone or his tablet.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2019-02-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the February 2019 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
| 2019-01-28

Servo Needs a Solid Footing

Donald P. Labriola II, president and founder of QuickSilver Controls, Inc. For a servo system, it is important to remember that the servo respon...
| 2019-01-23

Improperly Testing Belt Tension Can Easily Damage Small Motors

Donald P. Labriola II, president and founder of QuickSilver Controls, Inc. Most of us want to just instinctively squeeze a belt between a pair o...
| 2019-01-14

Engineering in the Modern Age

There is a growing social chasm developing in society in general that we will have to address: the value of formal education. When I grew up thi...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2018-12-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the December 2018 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
| 2018-11-27

SPS IPC Drives 2018

SPS IPC Drives (November 27-29 in Nuremberg, Germany), covers the entire spectrum of smart and digital automation - from simple sensors to intellig...
| 2018-11-01

Chain-Stretch Monitoring System Prevents Plant Downtime

Chain drives are a critical part of the manufacturing process in many industries, whether the chains act as conveyors for glass containers or trans...
| 2018-10-03

Cooling Tower Components: Pros and Cons

Written by: Jerome Jennings, global product manager, SPX Cooling Technologies, Inc. Cooling towers can use several power transmission technologi...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-10-01

The Consistency Game

A Look at Gear & Gear Drive Lubrication Performance Improvements
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-10-01

Gearmotors Pulling, Pushing and Controlling Their Weight

Industrial mainstay adapts to remain relevant in a 4.0 world
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-10-01

Hannover Messe USA - What we Learned

IMTS 2018 had its fair share of machine tools, 3D printers and advanced robotics. Meanwhile, the East Hall — home to Hannover Messe USA — took a more systematic approach, highlighting the smart components and techniques that will be integral in developing the digital factory of the future.
EVENTS | 2018-10-01

Calendar

The complete technical Calendar from the October 2018 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2018-10-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the October 2018 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
| 2018-09-25

Future of E-Mobility

Schaeffler Touts System Solutions and Electrification at Detroit Symposium

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| 2018-09-17

Hannover Messe USA: What We Learned

The East Hall—home to Hannover Messe USA— took a systematic approach to manufacturing, highlighting the smart components and techniques that will b...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-09-01

Engineering Showcase - Gears and Gear Drives

Machinists Inc. is integrating the machinery, equipment and know-how of The Gear Works-Seattle Inc.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-09-01

Pack Expo: Automation and Education

Ask any exhibitor at Pack Expo International and the co-located Healthcare Packaging Expo (Oct. 14-17 at McCormick Place, Chicago) why they're there, and you'll probably get the same response: end users.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2018-09-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the September 2018 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
| 2018-08-08

Thermal Growth Issues and Solutions for Shaft Couplings

Nick Agius, National Rotating Equipment/ACHE Product Specialist, Motion Canada I have been researching “Thermal Growth” issues for deca...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2018-08-01

Where to Begin

A big trade show can be extremely overwhelming. There are so many important suppliers to talk to, it's often hard to know even where to start, let alone how to plan a strategy to maximize your time spent.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-08-01

A One-Stop Manufacturing Shop

Hannover Messe USA Continues to Expand IMTS Portfolio
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-08-01

IAMD USA 2018 Showstoppers

Some of the booths at Hannover Fairs USA / IMTS 2018 that you won't want to miss.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-08-01

The Clean Cut

JBT Corporation benefits from Kollmorgen Hygienic motor design in food and beverage application.
| 2018-07-20

ABM Supplies AC Induction Motors for Autonomous Mobility

NAVYA has been developing innovative, environmentally-friendly, sustainable mobility solutions since 2014. The company, based in Villeurbanne, Lyon...
| 2018-06-15

Twin Disc Celebrates 100 Years of Manufacturing Innovation

Twin Disc, Inc. is celebrating its 100th anniversary throughout 2018. The company began in Raci...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-06-01

A Mechanical Healthcare Plan

Motor Operation Gets Big Boost from Smart Technology (Here's How to Take Advantage)
| 2018-05-22

Automotive: On the Road to Disruptive Technology

The future of the automotive industry looks complicated. Urbanization, energy regulations, the electrification of vehicles, autonomous driving and ...
| 2018-04-30

What is a Voice Coil Actuator?

A voice coil actuator, also known as a non-commutated DC linear actuator, is a type of direct drive linear motor. The name “voice coil” comes from ...
| 2018-04-12

Five Initiatives to Develop and Keep Workforce Talent

Written by Peter Feil, vice president, general manager at Stober Drives, Inc. The bright lights of the big city can make finding skilled workers...
| 2018-04-02

Performance Demands of Motion Control Applications

The following looks at the latest motion control products and technologies from Rockwell Automation, Power Jack Motion, B&R Automation and Beck...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2018-04-01

Buyer Beware

No one likes paying too much for anything. Everyone wants to get a better deal. That's why you shop around before buying a new car. That's why you look at sale advertisements before buying a new refrigerator or big screen tv. The bigger the purchase, the more you want to compare prices.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-04-01

Bogus Bearings Still on a Roll

Counterfeits continue to vex big-name suppliers
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-04-01

Making the Smart Choice in PT Components

The Latest Clutch & Brake Technology Looks at Reliability, Cost and Design Specifications.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-04-01

Stober Survey Examines Manufacturing Infrastructure Updates

How to determine if your facility needs an overhaul. Includes a Q&A with experts from Stober Drives.
EVENTS | 2018-04-01

Momentum in Wind Power

Coming off of a stellar 2017 for the wind power industry, Wind Power 2018 is all about carrying that momentum forward.
POWER PLAY | 2018-04-01

It's a Jungle Out There

Harsh environments and saltwater properties tend to make it difficult for motors, gearboxes and engines to perform consistently at a high level.
| 2018-03-13

Vesconite Supports Airboats for African Ecotourism

A company that specializes in African airboat ecotourism tours has switched to the hard-wearing thermoplastic Vesconite discs and holders as a supp...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2018-03-01

Smarter Machines Need Smarter Components

The future of motion control is connectivity. Read this issue to learn why.
PRODUCT NEWS | 2018-03-01

Product News

The complete Product News section from the March 2018 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2018-03-01

A New Standardizable Calculation Method to Predict the Efficiency of Worm Gear Drives

In this work a physically based method for the tribological investigation of worm gears is presented.
EVENTS | 2018-03-01

The Automated Industrial Community

Hannover Messe 2018 will focus on mobility, integration and collaboration.
| 2018-02-20

Smarter Mechatronics

Mechatronics and the Internet of Things go hand in hand, so it’s no surprise that leading mechatronics companies are coming out with IIoT produ...
| 2018-02-02

Framo Morat and Dunkermotoren Produce Drive Systems for AGVs

Driverless transport systems have proven to be extremel...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2018-02-01

Waiting for the Boom

I've always been a big fan of thunderstorms. I especially enjoy that quiet moment of anticipation right after you see a flash of lightning. There's a tension in the air, a sense of excitement. You know what's coming, and you wait for it...I feel like we're in that moment, right now. We're waiting for the boom.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-02-01

Efficiency of Design

Energy efficiency is for more than just motors. Here are some mechatronics companies making sure you get more bang for your buck when it comes to your power bill.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-02-01

Emerging Motor Technologies

Copper's continuing role in energy-efficient motor development.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2018-02-01

Industry News

The latest new hires and corporate announcements from around the industry.
| 2018-01-18

Stober Examines Manufacturing Infrastructure Updates

Updating your shop floor with new equipment and personnel is standard trade magazine fodder today—and for obvious reasons. Any feasible upgrades ca...
| 2017-12-11

Consolidation and Innovation

It has been a while, but as many of you know there are too many projects and not enough time. One of my many projects has been to identify new s...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-12-01

Gear Expo 2017 Follow-Up

The following recap looks at some of the exhibitors from Gear Expo that manufacture mechanical power transmission components or provide resources for these components.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2017-12-01

Baldor Motor Basics - Part 9

Amps, Watts, Power Factor and Efficiency; Approximate Load Data from Amperage Readings; Power Factor Correction on Single-Induction Motors.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2017-12-01

Vibration and Operational Characteristics of a Composite-Steel (Hybrid) Gear

Free vibration and dynamic operation testing of hybrid gears at NASA Glenn Spur Gear Fatigue Test Facility; hybrid gears are compared to their steel counterparts.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2017-12-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the December 2017 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
| 2017-11-28

A Look at Belt, Chain and Gear Drive Technology

By Jack Warner The need for producing more energy increases with our rising need for commercial, industrial, and residential space. In North Ame...
| 2017-11-16

Force Control Brakes Assist in Helicopter Transmission Overhaul

Professional Aircraft Accessories, a Greenwich AeroGroup company based in Titusville, Florida, is a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Europ...
| 2017-11-13

Amsted Rail Taps Jorgensen for Conveyor Belt Upgrades

In 2014 Amsted Rail, a leading manufacturer of railroad car components and systems in Petersburg, Virginia, realized their existing chip conveyors ...
| 2017-10-06

Coating Factory Utilizes Self-Lubricating Bearings

Contributed by: VescoPlastics Dam linings, billboards, butchery aprons, upholstery materials, place mats, tents, tarpaulins, and jumping castle ...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-10-01

Familiar Goals, New Solutions

Gearmotor manufacturers find new ways to push the envelope. (With Sidebar on new alternative to planetary gearboxes)
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-10-01

U.S. Wind Power Blowing Hot as New Installations Flourish

A look at recent installations, plus interviews with some wind industry insiders.
| 2017-09-07

Meter Bearings Upgrades System Analytics

A global organization, Meter Bearings comprises offices and production centers in China, Germany, and the United States, with their headquarters in...
| 2017-09-05

Buying Gear Drives? Try Gear Expo

Gear Expo is right around the corner, and that means that pretty soon all things gearing will be squarely in the spotlight. Custom gear manufacturi...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-09-01

Gear Expo 2017 Showstoppers

This special advertising section highlights exhibitors from Gear Expo 2017 and ASM Heat Treat 2017.
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2017-09-01

Gear Expo is for Gear Buyers

Most of you who read this magazine have a close relationship with gears and gear drives. According to our surveys, 75% of you recommend, specify or buy them. It's a shame, then, that the majority of you will miss Gear Expo (Oct. 24-26 in Columbus, OH) this year.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-09-01

Gear Expo 2017 Booth Previews

Highlights from some of the gear, gear drive, power transmission component, software, materials and related exhibitors at Gear Expo 2017.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-09-01

Gear, Gear Drive and Power Transmission Component Suppliers at Gear Expo 2017

Our listings of the booths at Gear Expo 2017 that are most relevant to PTE readers.
EVENTS | 2017-09-01

Eats, Drinks and Treats

Process Expo and Pack Expo Highlight the Latest Technology for Food & Beverage Applications.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2017-09-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the September 2017 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
| 2017-08-29

Siemens Works with DMDII to Incorporate IIoT

Siemens has become DMDII’s largest partner, and the two companies are going full steam ahead on developing newer and bolder IIoT technology.
| 2017-08-04

Engineering the New York Wheel

Dana Incorporated recently announced that it is providing driveshaft assemblies and gearboxes for the New York Wheel – which will be the world's ta...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2017-08-01

Harvesting Knowledge

The season of harvest is upon us. And I don't mean crops, although here in the U.S. Midwest, there's plenty of that going on, too. No, what I mean is knowledge, because in addition to being the end of the growing season, the transition between summer and fall also marks the busiest time of year when it comes to trade shows, conferences and industry gatherings.
EVENTS | 2017-08-01

Pack Expo: The Push to Automation

With Pack Expo Las Vegas around the corner, we took a look at the state of the packaging industry today to see what you can expect at the show. The answer is more automation.
| 2017-07-13

Full Cinematic Immersion

“For your safety, please keep your hands, arms and legs inside the vehicle at all times.” We’ve heard this statement countless times at amusemen...
| 2017-07-10

Nordex Teams with University of Hartford on Prosthetics for Kids Project

Charles Paulsen, associate director of the Mechanical and Manufacturing Technologies for Energy and Sustainability (MET2) program at the Connecticu...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2017-06-01

Moving in the Right Direction

Over the past several months, members of our staff have traveled quite a bit, and we've had a lot of opportunities to gauge their confidence. And while nobody is overwhelmingly enthusiastic - nobody has told us this is their best year ever - almost everyone seems at least content with the stability that slow and steady growth provides.
VOICES | 2017-06-01

Gear Expo - The Drive Technology Show

Where do you go to find new suppliers for your power transmission projects? Where do you test drive the latest technologies available?
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2017-06-01

Vibration Analysis Goes Mainstream

Using vibration analysis to evaluate machine health has many benefits, and with advances in sensor, recording, and analysis technology, vibration analysis is now within the reach of even small organizations.
POWER PLAY | 2017-06-01

Al-Jazari - Mechanical Genius

The following is a very brief overview on the life, work and achievements of Al-Jazari - the most famous mechanical engineer of his time. Now well more than 1,000 years ago,
| 2017-05-09

Hannover Messe: A New Perspective in Manufacturing

The rumors are absolutely true. The factory floor is changing at an incredible pace and the digitalization of manufacturing systems (Big data, Indu...
| 2017-05-08

There Must Be 50 Ways to Reduce a Duty Cycle

Man, oh man — 2017 is going to be one for the record books! My wife and I recently had the 3rd and FINAL installment of the Parker clan. A healthy ...
| 2017-04-17

Integrated Industry at Hannover 2017

Hannover Messe 2017 will demonstrate how companies with limited resources can pinpoint and harness the power of digitalization. This year's trade f...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2017-04-01

Bearing Good News

This issue's focus on bearings includes a number of important and informative articles about one of the most key components in any machine design.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-04-01

Meet Norm Parker - Bearings Blogger

In case you missed them, following are three recent blog postings by our popular PTE bearings blogger - Norm Parker. We also felt that, should you not be a blog follower, this would be a good way to introduce you to Norm's bearings wisdom. Parker is currently the global senior specialist/roller bearings at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA).
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2017-04-01

Industry News

Corporate and personnel announcements from the April 2017 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
EVENTS | 2017-04-01

Doubling Down and Forging Ahead

After getting positive feedback on changes made to the show last year, AWEA Wind Power is doubling down and taking their ongoing transformation even further.
POWER PLAY | 2017-04-01

Battle Bots - Victorian Edition

Airships, gears, robots, steam power and buzzer-beating theatrics highlight the 2017 FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) Robotics Competition known as FIRST Steamworks.
| 2017-03-14

Innovations at IFPE 2017

From March 7 -11, suppliers, engineers, manufacturers and service providers representing off-highway, construction, factory automation, power trans...
| 2017-03-06

Servo Loop Tuning: A Practical Approach

Although servomotors have an unquestionable performance capability, the final performance is mostly determined by the servo loop tuning. Servomo...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2017-03-01

Showing Up Is Half the Battle

For the past several months, I've been sneaking away from work early every Thursday afternoon to coach my daughter's Science Olympiad team. Those of you who read this column regularly know that I'm a supporter of STEM education programs, and I've encouraged you to participate in those programs wherever possible.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-03-01

Why Direct Drive

In today's highly competitive world, the better someone understands the advantages and benefits of direct drive technology, then the more they will have an advantage in machine building, giving them an edge over their competition.
ASK THE EXPERT | 2017-03-01

ISO-AGMA Standards: Specific Sliding Defined

Does the definition of specific sliding mean the same between ISO 21771:2007 and AGMA 917-B97? In ISO, specific sliding is the ratio of the sliding speed to the speed of a transverse profile in the direction of the tangent to the profile. In AGMA, specific sliding is ratio of gear tooth sliding velocity to its rolling velocity.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2017-03-01

Copper in Motor Repair Facilities

Three electric motor repair facilities share best practices for utilizing copper in motor repair, and recommending new motors to replace older, less-efficient motors
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2017-03-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the March 2017 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
EVENTS | 2017-03-01

Setting Sights on Hannover Messe 2017

Digital and industrial sectors collide in Germany for popular trade fair
| 2017-02-21

Avoiding Bearings "Made in Wherever"

You can always tell when times are good in the automotive market due to the flurry of acquisitions, mergers and divestitures. As we are coming off ...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2017-02-01

The Big Picture

When you work day-in and day-out with components like gears, bearings or electric motors, for example, it's easy to forget that those components are always part of a much bigger system.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-02-01

Navigating Product Lifecycle Management

Implementing product lifecycle management strategies can be intimidating at first glance, but it's also necessary. Here's why and how you should implement a PLM strategy of your own.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2017-02-01

Hands-On Hydraulics and Pneumatics

Action Challenge Introduces Students to Fluid Power Industry in the latest STEM educational effort from the National Fluid Power Association.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2017-02-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the February 2017 issue of PTE.
EVENTS | 2017-02-01

IFPE 2017

Fluid Power, Motion Control and Power Transmission Industries Come Together in Las Vegas to Promote New Solutions.
EVENTS | 2017-02-01

Calendar

The complete technical calendar from the February 2017 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
| 2017-01-30

Changing Technologies, Changing Perspectives

A Conversation with Jeff Hemphill, CTO at Schaeffler Group USA Inc. Matthew Jaster, Senior Editor

| 2017-01-17

The Latest in Gearmotors

Nord Clincher Gear Units Maintain Equipment in Severe Applications
| 2017-01-16

Demystifying Bearing Fit Practices

Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a little time off over the holidays. We’re just getting into Michigan’s bi-polar winter season where leather co...
FIELD NOTES | 2016-12-01

Bearing Lubricant Solution

A Chicago-area bakery was replacing the tray support bearings in its ovens on a reactionary basis. Their weekly inspection cycle was resulting in two mechanics spending an average of 20 labor hours per week to replace failed bearings. The premature bearing failures were caused by a combination of the high heat and humidity in the ovens, resulting in lubrication failure and contamination. When BDI was asked to recommend a solution, the bakery was averaging one month of bearing life in this application.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2016-12-01

Industry News

News from around the industry.
| 2016-11-29

A Virtual Reality

Two weeks ago I was invited to speak at Infolytica’s Engage 2016 conference (infolyticaengage.com). The company makes tools for f...
| 2016-11-29

SPS IPC Drives 2016 Review

Matthew Jaster, Senior Editor                 SPS IPC Drives 2016 took place November 22-24 in Nuremberg, G...
| 2016-11-08

Industrial Innovation at Pack Expo 2016

Matthew Jaster, Senior Editor A record-setting Pack Expo/Pharma Expo is expected to bring in 50,000 attendees and more than 2,5...
| 2016-10-10

Factoring In the Power Factor

Recently our customers have indicated a great concern over power factors when starting new development projects for higher-efficiency motors. Wh...
| 2016-10-10

Klüber Lubrication Offers Specialty Lubricants for Open Drives and Gears Keeping Mineral Processing Plants Up and Running

Authors:  Daniel A. Narnhammer, Head of Global Competence Center Mining at Klüber Lubrication NA LP Justin Koozer, Cement and...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2016-10-01

Kids Love Technology

Kate, a sophomore studying engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, has a genuine interest in manufacturing, so it was natural that she attend IMTS. But the other three? My kids? Well, let’s just say that their interests lie elsewhere. Matt, also a sophomore, is studying business at UW-Platteville. Emily, a sophomore in high school, wants to join the Peace Corps. Renee, an eighth grader, wants to be a surgeon.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2016-10-01

Taking Aim at Conveyor Systems

It's no secret that conveyor systems are the primary market for gearmotors, and so it shouldn't be much of a surprise that gearmotor manufacturers are looking for ways to cater to that market's needs. From Brother's new VFDs to Siemens' Simotics S-1FG1, a lot of the new solutions in the industry have their own unique quirks, but all fall into a few common veins.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2016-10-01

Pack Expo 2016

Pack Expo takes place November 6-9 at McCormick Place in Chicago. With 2,100 exhibitors, it’s the world’s largest most comprehensive processing and packaging trade show in 2016.
BEARING BRIEFS | 2016-10-01

Linear Motors

When the need arises for linear motion or positioning, there are many choices. One can use an Acme screw, ball screw, rack & pinion, or belts. The cost of a linear motor solution is generally greater than a mechanical linear product, but when one needs highly accurate, repeatable, high-speed motion, then the answer may be a linear motor.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2016-10-01

Industry news

Latest News from around the industry.
PRODUCT NEWS | 2016-09-01

Product News

News about recent products in the Industry
BEARING BRIEFS | 2016-09-01

Proper Handling of Bearings

Rolling-element bearings are high-precision components that need to be stored and handled carefully to perform as designed. Proper storage and handling of a bearing before, during and after installation is important because once debris enters a bearing, it reduces the life.
FIELD NOTES | 2016-09-01

Cutting Downtime in Lumber Application

Ernest Head (Arnie), CBS and technical sales representative at Motion Canada helped save a lumber industry customer time and money by adapting a bearing solution for another client. Here’s how:
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2016-09-01

An Open-And-Shut Case: Greases for Gear Applications

For the lubrication of open gear drives used in different industrial applications such as cement and coal mills, rotary furnaces, or where the sealing conditions are difficult, semi-fluid greases are often used in preference to fluid oils. For girth gear applications the greases are used with a splash or spray lubrication system. The selection of such greases influences pitting lifetime and the load-carrying capacity of the gears, as well as wear behavior
POWER PLAY | 2016-09-01

Mind Sport

Here’s what we know about Tremont, Illinois: It’s a small village in Tazewell County, (population 2,400+), holds an annual summer turkey festival (quite popular) and the courthouse is a famous historic site where politician James Shields challenged an “up-and-coming” lawyer named Abraham Lincoln to a duel with cavalry broad swords (they showed up, but the duel never materialized). In 2016, you can add FIRST Robotics Competition World Champion to the village’s rather eccentric list of accomplishments.
| 2016-08-09

IMTS 2016 First Look

Matthew Jaster, Senior Editor Because the general metalworking industry can’t have all the fun in Chicago this September, here’s a quick guide t...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2016-08-01

Modular Control Systems for Wind Energy

For a 5-megawatt wind turbine prototype, aerodyn employs the latest control and software technologies, including a comprehensive PC-based control solution and the new modular TwinCAT Wind Framework. The TwinCAT Wind Framework features the latest software engineering and Big Data applications to extend current Industry 4.0 concepts to the wind energy industry. The modular software supports, for example, the direct provision of sensor data to the operator’s database, and in general enables the easy adaption of the wind turbine operation management to future requirements.
BEARING BRIEFS | 2016-08-01

Analyzing Wind Power

Wind is a form of solar energy. Winds are caused by the uneven heating of the atmosphere by the sun, the irregularities of the earth’s surface, and rotation of the earth. Wind Turbines convert the kinetic energy in wind into mechanical power.
FIELD NOTES | 2016-08-01

High-Temp Bearing Replacement

Richard (RJ) Seguin, CBS and technical sales representative at AMI Bearings, explains how his bearing expertise tripled the life of a customer’s bearings.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2016-08-01

2016 Motion, Drive & Automation Show Everybody Loves US

The U.S. is a very attractive market for international firms with manufacturing solutions, and we see that trend continuing. This year (Hannover Fairs USA has) secured a tremendous amount of interest from international exhibitors and attendees, which demonstrate growing interest in the U.S. manufacturing sector.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2016-08-01

MDA, IANA and IMTS 2016

Where to find the gearboxes, bearings, couplings and other components.
POWER PLAY | 2016-08-01

Hertha Marks Ayrton

She was born Phoebe Sarah Marks April 28, 1854 in Portsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire, UK — the third child of a Polish-Jewish watchmaker named Levi Marks and Alice Theresa Moss, a seamstress. Her father died in 1861, leaving Sarah’s mother with seven children — and another on the way — and Sarah with shared responsibility for caring for the children.
| 2016-07-25

Are We Open to Change?

  This post will be a little different than normal as it does not address a specific technical issue but rather the industry’s “state of mi...
| 2016-07-11

Mind Sport

Stronghold Competition Puts the Fun in FIRST Robotics   Matthew Jaster, Senior Editor Here’s what we know about Tremont, Illinois: I...
| 2016-06-14

Mobility for Tomorrow

  CTI Symposium USA Examines Global Transmission Market Matthew Jaster, Senior Editor It began with the dinosaurs. There wa...
| 2016-06-14

The Evolution of Connectivity

  SKF Helps Change the Way We Work and Interact in Manufacturing Today Matthew Jaster, Senior Editor   Mark Hinck...
POWER PLAY | 2016-06-01

The Stage Where It Happens

Although David Korins had an impressive resume of Broadway, film, television and music credits, the New York-based production designer had something to prove when interviewing for the pop culture phenomenon Hamilton. “I prepped for the interview like crazy, sketching out my ideas, presenting a scene breakdown, basically doing everything I could short of begging for the job,” Korins said. “Lin Manuel Miranda (the show’s creator and star) had developed an incredibly effective blueprint. I just wanted the opportunity to help tell his story.”
| 2016-04-12

You Need an Electric Motor for Your Application — Which One Do You Choose?

Often I get asked the generic question — “Which motor should I use?” But the answer is not quick or easy. The proper choice of the motor may ...
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2016-04-01

He Shoots, He Scores!

There’s nothing quite as satisfying as scoring a goal. Here at Power Transmission Engineering, our goal is to provide you with as much relevant educational and technical material as possible, and every issue we strive to cover the subjects of power transmission and motion control from as many different angles as possible, so that no matter your job title, and no matter your industry, if gears, bearings, motors and related components are important to you, we’ve got you covered.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2016-04-01

Nasa Glenn Research Center - A Look Back

In 1941, the federal Aircraft Engine Research Laboratory set up shop in Cleveland, Ohio. This year, and several name changes later, what is now the NASA Glenn Research Center celebrates its 75th anniversary. As part of the year-long festivities, Glenn’s adjunct Lewis Field main campus will be open to the public May 21 and 22, and Plum Brook Station in Sandusky, Ohio will hold its open house June 11 and 12.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2016-04-01

Industry News

News from around the Industry.
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2016-03-01

Don't Believe the "R" Word

For several months, many economists have been using the “R” word when it comes to manufacturing. They say we’ve been in a global manufacturing recession since some time in the fourth quarter of last year.
BEARING BRIEFS | 2016-03-01

Load Ratings & Bearing Life

Power Transmission Engineering is collaborating with the Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) on a special section within the magazine. Bearing Briefs will present updated reports on bearing topics for each issue in 2016. Complimentary access to all BSA Bearing and Industry Briefs is available on the BSA website at www.bsahome.org/tools.
MARKET UPDATE | 2016-03-01

Global Industrial Outlook: Reality Sinks In

Our “Batten Down The Hatches” call proved timely as the market sold off by about (10 percent) before staging a partial recovery
EVENTS | 2016-03-01

All Eyes on U.S.

Hannover Messe always promises to be one of the landmark trade shows of the year. Their massive attendance numbers are no secret. In 2015, they saw 6,500 exhibitors and 220,000 trade visitors, and they boast that 68 percent of their visitors are decision makers. In recent years, the show has built a tradition showcasing the latest Industry 4.0 advances and technology, and this year continues that tradition. The theme, Integrated Industry -
POWER PLAY | 2016-03-01

Seeking Higher Ground

Even for a toddlin town famous for making “no small plans” — such as, for example, reversing in 1900 the Chicago River to secure clean drinking water, or rebuilding itself seemingly overnight after the devastating “Great Chicago Fire” (1871) — to physically — and successfully — elevate itself as much as 14 feet above its original ground level defies not only description but credulity.
BEARING BRIEFS | 2016-02-01

Counterfeit Consequences

Power Transmission Engineering is collaborating with the Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) on a special section within the magazine. Bearing Briefs will present updated reports on bearing topics for each issue in 2016. Complimentary access to all BSA Bearing and Industry Briefs is available on the BSA website at www.bsahome.org/tools. Additionally, our new Field Notes section on page 34 will feature field reports from BSA’s Certified Bearing Specialists.
FIELD NOTES | 2016-02-01

Identifying Bearing Failure

Guy Gendron, certified bearing specialist and technical sales representative at Timken Canada L.P. explains how he used his bearing expertise to increase a customer’s productivity.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2016-02-01

Homogeneous Geometry Calculation of Arbitrary Tooth Shapes: Mathematical Approach and Practical Applications

This paper provides a mathematical framework and its implementation for calculating the tooth geometry of arbitrary gear types, based on the basic law of gear kinematics. The rack or gear geometry can be generated in two different ways: by calculating the conjugate geometry and the line of contact of a gear to the given geometric shape of a known geometry (e.g., a cutting hob), or by prescribing the surface of action of two gears in contact and calculating the correspondent flank shapes.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2016-02-01

Motor Management Best Practices Part 3

This three-part series on motor management best practices focuses on the importance of instituting a motor management plan as a necessity in effectively administering the electric motors in a facility. The goal of a motor management plan is to take advantage of opportunities for energy savings and increased productivity using energy efficient, reliable motors such as NEMA Premium efficiency motors, herein referred to as “premium efficiency” motors.
MARKET UPDATE | 2016-02-01

Global Industrial Outlook: Batten Down the Hatches

Third-quarter earnings confirmed the worst-case scenario — plunging oil prices are whacking almost the entire industrial sector. The theme is hardly new, as the pattern of our headlines has revealed over the past fifteen or so months:
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2016-02-01

Industry News

Latest news from around the Industry
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2015-12-01

Global Industrial Outlook: Oil Slick Cascading Through Sector

Third-quarter earnings are confirming the worst-case scenario, i.e. — not only are energy related end markets in a downturn, but conditions continue to worsen.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2015-12-01

Industry News

News from around the industry
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2015-12-01

Motor Management - Best Practices

Energy costs and downtime can be greatly reduced by instituting a motor management plan. Part II of this three-part series specifically addresses the establishment of a motor failure policy and the development of purchasing specifications. Part I addressed the general aspects of a motor management plan, including the first steps of creating a motor inventory and guidelines for motor repair and replacement. Part III will examine motor repair specifications as well as preventive and predictive maintenance.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2015-12-01

Steps Towards Revolution

The revolution goes by many names: machine-to-machine communication, smart manufacturing and the Industrial Internet, to name a few. In Europe, the prevailing term is Industry 4.0. In Germany, where that phrase was coined, the government is putting down €200 million to cultivate a lead in the industry. The McKinsey Global Institute estimates that its potential economic impact will be almost $4 trillion (or more) by 2025. Enthusiastic evangelists will tell you that the Industrial Internet is the most important advance in their industries that they’ve seen in their decades-long careers.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2015-10-01

Motor Management - Best Practices

Reducing losses and increasing profits by instituting a motor management plan is what this series of articles is all about. Here in Part I, we discuss how to create a motor inventory and establish repair-or-replace motor guidelines. Subsequent topics in this three-part series will address (Part II) motor failure policies and purchasing specifications, and (Part III) repair specifications and preventive and predictive maintenance, respectively.
| 2015-09-22

Ball Bearing Fitting Series: Basics of Fit Charts

I recently finished a decent-sized project where I had to define several ball bearing fits for a prototype — all with different fitting arrangement...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2015-09-01

Industry News

News From Around the Gear Industry
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2015-09-01

Gear, Gear Drive and Power Transmission Component Suppliers at Gear Expo 2015

Gear, Gear Drive and Power Transmission Component Suppliers at Gear Expo 2015
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2015-09-01

Gear Expo 2015: Gears Galore!

You may well have already read the following Gear Expo description on the AGMA Website.
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2015-09-01

Top 5 Reasons To Go to Gear Expo

Gear Expo 2015 takes place October 20–22 in Detroit. If you haven’t already made plans to attend the show, you might be might be missing out on a great chance to learn more about gears, find new potential suppliers and network with your peers.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2015-08-01

Baby Steps in Wind Energy

The Department of Energy estimates that 4 million megawatts of potential power—four times the amount all U.S. power plants combined currently produce—exists in offshore wind energy. Construction of America’s first offshore wind turbines began in July. The wind farm, which is being constructed off the coast of Block Island, RI, will consist of five turbines. Together, they will produce 30 MW.
EVENTS | 2015-08-01

Calendar

Calendar of upcoming events
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2015-08-01

Global Industrial Outlook: Kind of Sluggish

We anticipate no substantive improvement in manufacturing activity. Not in the U.S. or internationally. If anything, headwinds may have become slightly more pronounced because a U.S. — Iran “deal” that everybody hates except a) the Iranian government and b) the Obama administration will result in the release of Iranian oil supply back onto the global market. Oil had rallied from about $50 to $60 over the past month (I like round numbers), but has since roundtripped. Expect further, deeper capital spending cuts in the U.S. oil sector to continue affecting demand for large capital equipment.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2015-08-01

And the Winner Is

Excellence Awards Competition, sponsored by the Metal Powder Industries Federation, were recently announced at the POWDERMET2015 International Conference on Powder Metallurgy & Particulate Materials. Receiving grand prizes and awards of distinction, the winning parts are examples of PM’s precision, performance, complexity, economy, innovation and sustainability. The winning parts show how customers from around the world are taking advantage of PM’s design advantages.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2015-08-01

Are You Not Entertained

Like Moses descending from Mount Sinai toting a couple of stone tablets, Kate Achelpohl, director of member communications at PMMI and herald of all things Pack Expo, came hither proclaiming the four commandments of the forthcoming show:
| 2015-07-31

Vehicle Outlook

I don’t know about you, but the recession of 2008-2010 sticks in my mind like a bad penny. Since that time, I am never able to simply say ...
MARKET UPDATE | 2015-06-01

Global Industrial Outlook: Slow Growth Ahead; Farm Belt No Help

First quarter results confirmed our view. Capital expenditures are being slashed in the oil sector, the stronger U.S. dollar is enabling Japanese machinery competitors to gain share in the Middle East and Latin America, and lower soft commodity prices translate into a continuing North American decline in demand for farm equipment.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2015-06-01

Industry News

News from Around the Industry
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2015-06-01

When it Comes to Mining, Bigger is Best

One of the key challenges in the mining industry today is maintaining throughput in the face of ore grade quality that has declined by 40 percent in the last decade.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2015-04-01

Industry news

News From Around the Industry
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2015-04-01

Mathematical Modeling for the Design of Spiroid, Helical, Spiral Bevel and Worm Gears

Spiroid and worm gears have superior advantages for hightorque and miniaturization applications. And for this reason they are particularly preferred in aerospace, robotic and medical applications. They are typically manufactured by hobbing technology, a process with a typical overall lead time of 4 to 14 weeks.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2015-04-01

Wind Pushing Future of Mechanical Components

After a sluggish 2013, annual installations of new wind turbines grew by 44% in 2014, according to the Global Wind Energy Council. And while much of that growth has been in Asia— particularly China, which now leads the world with 114 GW of installed capacity—the USA, Europe, and the rest of the world expect steady growth for the next couple of years as well (Fig. 1).
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2015-04-01

Girls Love Science

Hi. My name is Renee. I’m 12. You might remember me from about a year ago, when my dad wrote about me and the home-made motor project we did together (“Make the Connection,” February 2014).
POWER PLAY | 2015-04-01

Whats In a Meme

Rosetta Mission mixes with Maxon, Kim K for one unforgettable photo
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2015-03-01

INDUSTRY NEWS

News From the Industry
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2015-03-01

The Future Rests on the River Leine

“[Motion, Drive & Automation] at Hannover Messe is the place where the future is determined.”
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2015-02-04

Treat Your Suppliers Well

I recently had a supplier give me a call to let me know that we had some outdated paperwork floating around that was going to wind up costing us a ...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2015-02-01

Industry News

News from around the Industry
POWER PLAY | 2015-02-01

The Science Fiction Addiction

It seems preposterous in the whimsical, wireless world of today, but in 1977 cinema’s greatest visioneers came together and decided the pinnacle of robotic technology in the future would be a motorized trash can.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2015-02-01

A Quasar Ride to Automate 2015

Bill Walton – a 7 foot tall anomaly from the annals of basketball history who wears tie-dye shirts, listens to the Grateful Dead and, according to his own outlandish proclamations, hasn’t taken an indoor shower in 35 years – is well-known for looking at average accomplishmentsand being overcome with extreme fits of emotion.
| 2015-01-12

The All New Power Transmission Engineering Blog!

Happy New Year! I am pleased to announce that I will be your new blog writer for PTE. If we haven’t been introduced, my name is Norm Parke...
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2014-12-01

Global Industrial Outlook: Houston, We Have a Problem

With two armed conflicts underway impacting economic performance in Eastern Europe and the Middle East, we continue our investment stance of “Buy on the Sound of Cannons — Selectively” — but readers of Power Transmission Engineering should not be sanguine. Geopolitics is beginning to exert significant pressure on several end markets: I specifically refer to oil price. West Texas Intermediate or WTI has dropped from its $95-105 trading range in late spring to about $75 — about a (25%) drop despite wo ongoing conflicts because of excess supply.
EVENTS | 2014-12-01

Motors and Motion Meet in St. Louis

The motors might be small, but the big-brain technology driving these electrical wonders was on full display at the 2014 Small Motor & Motion Association Fall Technical Conference, convened November 4-6 in St. Louis, MO. SMMA, the manufacturing trade association (120 members strong) that tends to the best interests of the electric motor and motion control industries — including manufacturers, suppliers, users, consultants and universities — played gracious host to a wide array of presenters from an equally diverse range of sources — from academia to the federal government. Like gears, motors are most everywhere, as evidenced by SMMA’s membership (consumer-, public interest-, national defense- and commercial-oriented) demographic which includes: appliance; transportation; medical equipment; office automation and computers; aerospace; and industrial automation. The association’s mission: To “serve as the principal voice of the electric motors and drives industry” and to provide a forum to “develop, collect and disseminate technical and management knowledge.”
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2014-12-01

Getting a Piece of that Sweet Coupling Pie

He was out. Nine years ago, Ross Rivard left the coupling industry for the shimmering new world of luxury automotive components at Lacks Enterprises, where he was immediately enveloped by platinum trim systems and chrome composite wheels. It was glitz and glam and as sparkly clean as the fresh-fromthe-dealership cars his products were embellished onto.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2014-12-01

The Small Motor Rule, How Will This Affect You

According to the Department of Energy (DOE), more than half of all electrical energy consumed in the U.S. is used by electric motors. To address this, several years ago, the DOE conducted a technical study as to what could be done to raise the efficiency levels of “small” motors. After years of study and litigation, the Small Motor Rule (SMR) was passed that covers two-digit NEMA frame single- and three-phase ¼ through 3 horsepower motors in open enclosures.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2014-12-01

The Applications of Bevel Gears

EDITORS’ NOTE: “The Applications of Bevel Gears” is the excerpted third chapter of Dr. Hermann Stadtfeld’s latest book — Gleason Bevel Gear Technology (The Gleason Works, Rochester, New York, USA; All rights reserved. 2014; ISBN 978-0-615-96492-8.), which appears here unabridged through the kind graces of Dr. Stadtfeld and Gleason Corp. Future installments will appear exclusively in Power Transmission Engineering and Gear Technology magazine over the next 12 to 18 months.
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2014-12-01

Encouragement and Enthusiasm

In the Stott household, we love math. Well, maybe not everyone in my household loves it equally, but since they were in kindergarten, whenever one of my children asked me for help with math homework, my reply has been an instant and cheerful “We love math!”
EVENTS | 2014-10-01

Calendar

The Calendar for events happening in the industry
MARKET UPDATE | 2014-09-01

Back to Work

The best growth market, perhaps in spite of ourselves, is the United States.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2014-09-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the September 2014 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
ASK THE EXPERT | 2014-09-01

TLC Still Needed for New Axles

A reader asks: I have heard that new axles no longer need a break-in period. True or false?
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2014-09-01

Load Capacity and Efficiency of Grease-Lubricated Worm Gears

Varying installation requirements for worm gears, as, for example, when used in modular gear systems, can necessitate grease lubrication - especially when adequate sealing for oil lubrication would be too complex. Such worm gears are being increasingly used in outside applications such as solar power plants and slew drives. While knowledge about the operating conditions is often appropriate, the basic understanding for load capacity and efficiency under grease lubrication is quite poor. Investigations done at FZG and sponsored by FVA/AiF are shown here to give an impression of the basic factors of load capacity and efficiency. The results of the investigation indicate a satisfying quality of calculations on heat, load capacity and efficiency based on characteristic parameters of the base oil with only slight modifications to the methodology known from DIN 3996 or ISO TR 14521.
PRODUCT NEWS | 2014-09-01

Product News

The complete Product News section from the September 2014 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2014-09-01

Value Added at MDA, IANA and IMTS

What was once targeted specifically toward the machine tool and metalworking industries, IMTS 2014 in Chicago spent a great deal of time and resources on automation, controls, mechanical components, self-diagnostics and an increase in productivity on the shop floor.
| 2014-08-01

PT Extras

See the latest videos online at powertransmission.com, including an overview of mounted bearing technology from Baldor-Dodge.
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2014-08-01

Why MDA Matters

Most of you probably think you know what IMTS is about—machine tools, cutting tools, and various manufacturing processes. And if you stick to the North, South and West halls, you’ll be mostly right. But there’s a substantial group of exhibitors in the East building that are dedicated to automation, motion control and mechanical components.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2014-08-01

Industrial Automation North America and MDA NA at IMTS 2014

It's not a show title that rolls off the tongue, but the Industrial Automation North America and MDA NA @IMTS 2014 show nevertheless may well be one to remember.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2014-08-01

Dude - Where's My Preload

Many of us have been there; the bearings had the correct preload. You know it, you were there, and you personally saw the measurements. Now, the testing is done and the preload is gone. Not a little gone, not sort of gone - gone, gone. Finger pointing ensues. Suppliers are dragged in by their wrinkly Polo collars. You know the drill. Losing preload in a tapered roller bearing (TRB) system over the life of your application can be a troublesome problem, particularly for gear sets that are prone to noise or severe applications that rely on a very rigid and stable system.
MARKET UPDATE | 2014-08-01

Das (Human) Kapital

Columnist Brian Langenberg provides a current outlook update, key findings from a recent energy sector conference, and takes another look at education and employment.
POWER PLAY | 2014-08-01

Solving the Longitude Challenge

300-Year-Old discovery remains vital to scientific research today.
MARKET UPDATE | 2014-04-01

China!

Our last installment called out the likely headwinds from both the C.R.A.P. currencies (Canada, Russia, Australia and Latin America) and also weather impact. As companies start reporting in the coming weeks, expect first quarter results to be mildly impacted. This issue we take a closer look at China.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2014-04-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the April 2014 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
ASK THE EXPERT | 2014-04-01

Working in AutoCAD

How does one draw and mesh involute gear teeth in AutoCAD?
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2014-04-01

Train to Maintain

Is industrial maintenance another lost art, or is there hope that we can train the next generation of maintenance professionals?
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2014-03-01

Investigations of Bearing Failures Associated with White Etching Areas (WEAs) in Wind Turbine Gearboxes

A critical problem for wind turbine gearboxes is failure of rolling element bearings where axial cracks form on the inner rings. This article presents field experience from operating wind turbines that compares the performance of through-hardened and carburized materials. It reveals that through-hardened bearings develop WEA/WECs and fail with axial cracks, whereas carburized bearings do not. The field experience further shows that a carburized bearing with a core having low carbon content, high nickel content, greater compressive residual stresses, and a higher amount of retained austenite provides higher fracture resistance and makes carburized bearings more durable than through-hardened bearings in the wind turbine environment.
PRODUCT NEWS | 2014-03-01

Product News

The complete Product News section from the March 2014 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2014-03-01

The Sights and Sounds of IFPE

If you attended IFPE 2014 in Las Vegas (colocated with ConExpo and Con/AGG), chances are you saw plenty of products and technologies set to redefine the construction and off-highway markets. It's a safe bet, however, that you didn't see everything. Between the outdoor maze of cranes and construction equipment and the eye-opening, innovative booths at IFPE, it's okay to admit that you may have suffered from a case of information overload. Here are a few points of interest for those that didn't attend IFPE this year or didn't see everything they wanted to see.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2014-03-01

Bosch Rexroth Powers Coal-Handling Equipment with Hydraulic Direct Drive

EECV in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, keeps on expanding and improving. In 2013 their transhipment of coal increased and they installed a new bucket wheel reclaimer with a capacity of 3,500 tons per hour. They chose a direct-drive system from Bosch Rexroth for this big bucket wheel. The drive system consists of a Hägglunds MB 1600 motor and a DUe drive unit.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2014-03-01

Good Purchasing Personnel Are a Priceless Investment

Seems simple enough doesn't it? It is most decidedly not. Indeed, one can make the case that--aside from uppermost management (or ownership)-- no one else in a heavy/high-tech manufacturing concern has more ownership of the company's everyday needs and necessities than the purchasing department.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2014-02-01

The CHIEF Issues - Global Industrial Outlook

Global economic activity remains good -- noise about China slowing, notwithstanding -- and despite the ObamaCare debacle, non-Christmas-related consumer spending looks pretty good. Europe is still Europe and China continues to grow 7-8 percent -- even as the government seeks to clamp down on its own shadow banking system. And India remains a mess.
EVENTS | 2014-02-01

Fluid Power Free-for-All

IFPE offers the right balance of technology and education.
| 2014-02-01

PT Extras

PTE Video from SKF, LinkedIn contribution from Dassault Systemes, Twitter updates on IFPE 2014 and a shout-out to the Gear Technology blog.
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2014-02-01

Make the Connection

Recently I had a disturbing conversation with a colleague here at the office. During the conversation, it became clear to me that my co-worker -- a really intelligent guy whom I respect a lot -- had no idea how even the most simple electric motor works.
| 2013-12-01

PT Extras

Video from Maxon Motors, Hannover Messe on our LinkedIn page and the NFPA annual conference on our Facebook page.
MARKET UPDATE | 2013-12-01

The Ugly, the Bad and the Good - Global Industrial Outlook - December 2013 PTE

Global economic demand remains solid - even if you couldn't tell by recent third-quarter results and despite all efforts by U.S. politicians of both political parties. Let's go through what happened and what is coming.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2013-12-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the December 2013 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
EVENTS | 2013-10-01

A Focus on the Future at Pack Expo 2013

More than 27,000 packaging and processing professionals attended Pack Expo 2013 in Las Vegas from September 23–25. In addition to launching new products, creating brand awareness, achieving sustainability goals and generating new business contacts, Pack Expo was an opportunity to engage the next generation of workers in packaging, robotics and processing applications.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2013-10-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the October 2013 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2013-10-01

Seeking Suppliers

Last month's Gear Expo in Indianapolis provided a great opportunity to meet potential suppliers of mechanical power transmission components -- mostly gears and gear drives, of course, but also a smattering of suppliers of bearings and motors as well.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2013-10-01

Buying In to Commodity Buyers

The challenge facing OEM procurement organizations is that the organizations themselves need improving before they can be proficient in a cost reduction program.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2013-08-01

Showstoppers - Gear Expo 2013

Our special advertising section featuring Gear Expo exhibitors.
POWER PLAY | 2013-08-01

Seabees

For the Seabees, hazardous construction zones have always been part of the job.
MARKET UPDATE | 2013-08-01

Quiet Out There - Global Industrial Outlook

Since our last appearance in this space we've attended the Paris Air Show and met with companies involved in oil production, hydraulic fracturing and wind turbine towers and components. As an investment analyst I am always seeking to help my clients anticipate change in order to manage risk and capture alpha (positive returns relative to market). But as a regular columnist for Power Transmission Engineering, I also seek insights that can help your organization do the same. Here is what we've found...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2013-08-01

Gear, Gear Drive and Power Transmission Component Suppliers at Gear Expo 2013

Map and listings of the exhibitors providing power transmission components.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2013-08-01

Shaking Hands in Indianapolis

Gear manufacturers set to talk with gear buyers at Gear Expo 2013.
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2013-08-01

Gear Expo - Gear Buyers Bonanza

If you’re reading this magazine, there's a good chance you're somehow involved in the design, specification or purchase of gears or geared products. As such, I urge you to make plans now to attend Gear Expo in Indianapolis, September 17-19
| 2013-08-01

PT Extras

Gear Expo coverage, plus a new video from Motion Industries and Rexnord.
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2013-06-01

Chasing Ubiquity

Power Transmission Engineering is the magazine of mechanical components. When you think of gear drives, bearings, motors, couplings, clutches, brakes and similar products, we want you to think of us. But achieving such front-of-mind presence is one of the most difficult goals in publishing...
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2013-06-01

Brake and Accelerate

SKF president/CEO Tom Johnstone discusses the global power transmission market at Hannover Messe.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2013-06-01

Bearing Associations Help Demystify Bearings Buys

The ABMA, BSA and PTDA help keep things rolling.
POWER PLAY | 2013-06-01

You Go, Goldie Girl

New doll and toy set geared for inspiring young engineering misses -- not misters.
MARKET UPDATE | 2013-06-01

Global Industrial Outlook - Sideways

We have just returned from the Electrical Products Group Conference in Sarasota, Florida. This is our favorite venue because it allows us to speak with the CEOs of nearly 25 global industrial companies that include General Electric, United Technologies, Honeywell, ABB and Emerson, with combined revenue of perhaps $500 billion.
MARKET UPDATE | 2013-04-01

As Risk Recedes, Market Rises

The S&P 500 has rallied six percent since our last review...here's analyst Brian Langenberg's take on what's next for the industrial economy.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2013-04-01

Industry News

News from Timken, Klueber, Sumitomo, NFPA, and more from the April 2013 issue of Power Transmission Engineering
MARKET UPDATE | 2013-02-01

Kicking the Can - Into February

Washington political dysfunction is not as bad as we feared. It is worse.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2013-02-01

Rolling Bearing Steels - A Technical and Historical Perspective - Part 1

This paper summarizes the chemical, metallurgical and physical aspects of bearing steels and their effect on rolling bearing life and reliability.
POWER PLAY | 2013-02-01

Before There Were Bar Cars

The history of railroading is a saga of epic proportions: North meets South; Ocean meets Ocean. Track and trains and the locomotives that power them have long held Americans' fascination and fancy.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2012-12-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the December 2012 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
EVENTS | 2012-12-01

PTDA Wraps Up 2012 with Successful Industry Summit

The PTDA Industry Summit, held on October 18-20, 2012 in Dallas, Texas, featured more than 700 participants for two-and-a-half days of networking opportunities and good old-fashioned Texas-style fun.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2012-12-01

All About the Cliff

Brian K. Langenberg explains what's likely to happen in the economy over the coming months.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2012-12-01

Considering the Mechanical Aspects of ATEX

For the past 30 years or more, designers have paid due diligence to the electrical aspect of hazardous atmosphere equipment design, but have often ignored the mechanical side. In recent years, the mechanical aspects of ATEX design have increasingly come to light. Not only do electrical power transmission products, but also mechanical power transmission products need to comply with the ATEX directive.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2012-10-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the October 2012 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2012-10-01

PTExtras

Highlights from our e-mail newsletter and online videos section.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2012-10-01

Better Long than Short

The glass is at least half-full—and there is no hole in the glass. While fiscal cliff disaster is a possibility, we’re thinking more fiscal pothole.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2012-10-01

Getting Creative

Beverage industry conveyor pours on advantages in distribution center. Case study describes the new conveying systems at Motion Industries Canada.
PUBLISHER'S PAGE | 2012-08-01

IANA and the Increasing Relevance of IMTS

Many of you probably think of IMTS as just a machine tool show. Of course, it’s hard not to. With the majority of the show focused on metalworking equipment, tooling and supplies, there’s no doubt that IMTS is a machine tool show. But this year, the show has partnered with Hannover Messe to include IANA—Industrial Automation North America.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2012-08-01

Industrial Reality Check for Chicken Little: The Sky is NOT Falling

Columnist Brian K. Langenberg surveys the industrial economic landscape to let you know what is up, what is down, and what is coming next.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2012-08-01

IMTS 2012 Product Preview

A look at the IMTS 2012 show from a power transmission component perspective.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2012-08-01

Bearing Protection Needed if Inverter-Duty Motors Are to Live up to their Name

All major manufacturers of 3-phase AC induction motors offer "inverter-duty" or "inverter-ready” models, but while these motors have inverter-rated insulation to protect the windings, the bearings--their most vulnerable parts--are too often ignored.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2012-08-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the August 2012 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2012-06-01

Economy Continues - Generally - to Improve

Our April 2012 launch of this column highlighted several key themes; we will re-state each and highlight developments, relying on our monitoring of 75 key global industrial companies and ongoing fieldwork.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2012-06-01

Improved Performance for Hydraulic Seals from Thermoplastic Polyurethane

Seal design engineers and end users are continually seeking improved sealing systems and materials. This paper describes the potential of a new thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) material to deliver improvements in pressure, speed and temperature capability, which are presented as comparisons to proven industry standard materials. Performance is demonstrated by virtue of test bench results of seals made from MDI-, PPDI- and NDI-based materials.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2012-06-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the June 2012 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
EVENTS | 2012-06-01

Green Days - Hannover Messe 2012

Hannover Messe 2012 generated enough buzz that the 5,000 exhibitors “will have their work cut out for them,” according to Dr. Wolfram von Fritsch, chairman of the managing board of Deutsche Messe. “Green technologies are a viable business model with the power to drive growth around the world.
POWER PLAY | 2012-06-01

The Painful Birth of the DC Electric Motor

Defined in rudimentary terms, an electric motor is a device that uses electricity to create mechanical force. But in 1834, when our story takes place, most people would have trouble understanding the ramifications. That was the year that one of the earliest DC electric motors was invented—by a blacksmith.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2012-04-01

Structural Change and Growth - Coming to an Economy Near You

Welcome to the first installment of Market Update - a by-the-numbers, in-the-now snapshot of industrial markets worldwide, along with some prognostication to assist in planning your next moves - when to hold ‘em, when to fold ‘em, etc. Look for Market Update in future issues.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2012-04-01

Hydraulics & Pneumatics Assessment

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is an organization consisting of manufacturers, distributors, suppliers and educators working together to strengthen the fluid power market. Its mission is to serve as a forum where all fluid power channel partners can advance fluid power technology and successfully compete in the global industrial market.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2012-04-01

Sky Science

S.S. White Provides Twisting, Turning Power Transmission with Flexible Shafts
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2012-04-01

University Improves Sustainability of HVAC Motors in Platinum LEED Building

A new preventive maintenance program at a leading New England Ivy League university demonstrates how the push for more sustainable "green" building management has led to a growing awareness of a chronic, widespread problem with HVAC motors—electrical bearing damage and failure.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2012-04-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the April 2012 issue of Power Transmission Engineering
POWER PLAY | 2012-02-01

Major Tom Meets Rocket Man

NASA launches Third Rock Radio.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2012-02-01

Guidelines for Designing Better Motion Control Systems

Motion control systems engineers work chiefly in two well-defined areas: 1) new designs and 2) redesigns or retrofits. This article examines the best approach for each option.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2012-02-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the February 2012 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
EVENTS | 2011-12-01

Electric Automation Trends Discovered at SPS-IPC Drives 2011

SPS-IPC Drives 2011, which took place in Nuremburg, Germany in November, covered all components down to complete systems and integrated solutions in the electric automation industry.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2011-12-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the December 2011 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2011-12-01

Often Overlooked, Lubricants Can Help Lower Energy Consumption

It is a simple fact: better lubrication can lead to dramatic energy savings and an improved bottom line. This ought to interest any plant manager who is looking for ways to reduce operating costs, and it is especially significant at a time when stricter government regulations are in direct contradiction to reducing costs. Lubrication reliability is the solution; this article will describe how manufacturing plants can use “lubrication reliability best-practices” to reduce their energy consumption, emissions and operating costs—all at the same time.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2011-10-01

A Case for Large-Scale Manufacturing

Big components aim to revive the North American industrial market.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2011-10-01

Gear Expo Show Stoppers

Our special advertising section with a focus on Gear Expo 2011.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2011-10-01

Gears for Industry, Gears for Defense, Gears for Almost Anything at Gear Expo 2011

What would Gear Expo be without gear manufacturers? While it is useful and indeed necessary to keep abreast of the new machinery out there that will be front-and-center at the show, it is of equal import to check out the finished product - GEARS.
EVENTS | 2011-10-01

Calendar

The complete Technical Calendar from the October 2011 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2011-10-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the October 2011 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
POWER PLAY | 2011-10-01

Shape-Shifters at Cal Tech Work at Perfecting Metallic Glass

There are no alchemists at the California Institute of Technology, but a team of research scientists at the Pasadena-based institution is doing some pretty remarkable things "transforming something common into something special."
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2011-08-01

Motion Control - Product Spotlight

This special product news section takes a look at the latest in motion control products.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2011-08-01

Gear Drive Selection Process for the Parcel Handling Industry

This article is designed to help describe the selection process of a reducer to be used in the parcel handling industry. It will go over the different applications for which gearboxes are used throughout parcel handling facilities such as UPS, FedEx and DHL.
EVENTS | 2011-08-01

Pack Expo 2011

The 2011 show examines sustainability, plant efficiency and total systems solutions.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2011-08-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the August 2011 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2011-06-01

Microprocessor-Controlled Prosthetic Leg

A new solution has been developed around the use of microprocessor-controlled prostheses. Just like natural limbs, these can react automatically, adapting to the current situation.
EVENTS | 2011-06-01

Energy and Automation Create Buzz at Hannover Messe 2011

More than 6,500 businesses from 65 countries came to Hannover to display their solutions with energy and automation the main topics of discussion.
POWER PLAY | 2011-06-01

Carnage and Mayhem 101

What did you learn in school today? This typical parental inquiry is met with several responses but rarely followed with, “The complete and total annihilation of robotic machines in a no-holds-barred death match.”
PRODUCT NEWS | 2011-04-01

Product News

The complete Product News section from the April 2011 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
EVENTS | 2011-04-01

IFPE Focuses on Return to Growth

CONEXPO/CON-AGG and IFPE 2011 attracted nearly 120,000 attendees.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2011-04-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the April 2011 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
POWER PLAY | 2011-04-01

When (Robotic) Animals Ruled the Earth...

Nowadays, you can find scientists and engineers creating micro-robotic creatures for a slew of fascinating research projects.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2011-02-01

Opportunities Amidst Crises

Energy-challenged industries--and countries--can benefit from improved motor design and materials.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2011-02-01

Drive-Based Integrated Safety

While safety functions have been integrated into drives packages for some years now, the current trends are very exciting, from many angles. Today, a full complement of safety functions can be implemented at the front-end of a system design on all types of production machines, including printing, packaging, converting, materials handling and other equipment used throughout American industry.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2011-02-01

The Green Spin: Baldor Redefines Cooling Tower Performance

The Baldor Reliance RPM AC Cooling Tower Direct Drive Motor is designed exclusively for the cooling tower industry. This motor combines the technologies of the power-dense, laminated frame RPM AC motor with high performance, permanent magnet salient pole rotor designs.
EVENTS | 2011-02-01

Hannover Messe 2011 Preview

13 trade fairs examine smart efficiency.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2011-02-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the February 2011 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2010-12-01

Medical Pumps with Uncommon Sens(ors)

New generation sensors are improving our quality of life.
EVENTS | 2010-12-01

AWEA to Wind Supporters--Do Not Panic

Despite posting its slowest quarter since early 2007, AWEA remains optimistic that the wind industry can and will work successfully with the revolving doors in Washington.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2010-10-01

Book Review: Design of Permanent-Magnet Brushless Machines

The latest offering by machine design experts J.R. Hendershot and T.J.E. Miller is an 822-page brushless permanent-magnet (PM) machine design book that serves as a worthy follow-up to their 1994 work.
EVENTS | 2010-10-01

IMTS 2010: In 140 Characters or Less

Social media was all the rage at IMTS 2010 in Chicago.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2010-08-01

A Need for Reduced Energy Costs

Options abound for increased efficiency in lubrication.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2010-06-01

Considerations for Gearmaking in Wind Turbine Applications

A Q&A with N.K. Chinnusamy, president of Excel Gear of Roscoe, IL.
VOICES | 2010-05-01

AGMA--American Name, International Association

AGMA Voices is a new feature brought to you by Gear Technology in cooperation with the American Gear Manufacturers Association. AGMA Voices will give you opinions, insight and information presented by various AGMA staff members, board members, committee heads and volunteers. In this column, Gear Technology will bring you guest editorials from the gear industry’s leading association.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2010-04-01

Linear Motion Q&A: Customized Machinery Built with Off-the-Shelf Components

This Q&A session with various experts at Thomson Linear Systems covers linear slides & stages, clutches & brakes, bearings and actuators.
EVENTS | 2010-04-01

SMMA Spring Management Conference Navigates Recovery

The SMMA – Motor and Motion Association is ditching the slickers and galoshes for this year’s Spring Management Conference, themed “After the Storm: Navigating in the New World.”
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2010-02-01

Reducing Electricity Cost through Use of Premium Efficiency Motors

motors with premium efficiency counterparts presents businesses with a significant opportunity to reduce operating costs. A comparison between premium and standard efficiency motors from 0.25 to 10 horsepower is conducted; comparisons of full-load efficiencies are shown, and estimated payback periods are calculated. Methods for calculating the yearly kilowatt-hour consumption and yearly cost savings of premium efficiency motors for this horsepower range are also given. The cost advantages of premium efficiency motors are summarized, and relevant examples of real world cost savings are shown.
PRODUCT NEWS | 2010-02-01

Frictionless, Magnetic Gears and Couplings Gain Traction

The Magnetic Gearing and Turbine Corp. (MGT), founded by Australian inventor Andrew French in 2000, manufactures injection molded gears and couplings based entirely on magnetic technology. The repulsive magnetic forces are used to transmit power without losing any energy, and drive shafts rotate completely independently of each other.
PRODUCT NEWS | 2010-02-01

Product News

The complete Product News section from the February 2010 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2010-02-01

AGMA in Full Support of Energy Initiative

Our politicians in Washington continue dithering over the Obama administration energy bill aimed at developing alternative, green sources of energy production. As a result, when this country will have a viable energy program in place is anyone’s guess, given the usual D.C. gridlock. And yet, Americans can take more than cold comfort in the fact that at least some government agencies—U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)—and the private sector—some major manufacturers—are doing more than their share of work in trying to harness our existing, fossil-based energy sources in such a way that they are used to their best efficiencies.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2009-12-01

Start, Design and Market Your Engines

Honeywell and SAE team up for a unique middle school initiative.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2009-12-01

Direct Drive Technology and its Impact on the Gearmotor Business

An exploration of direct drive motor trends and examples of design uses for direct drives as replacements for gear drives or belt drives.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2009-12-01

The Best-Kept Secret in Green Technology

The Bearing Specialists Association explains the role of bearings in ensuring the efficient operation of machinery.
POWER PLAY | 2009-10-01

Meet the Dustbot - A New Spin on Waste Management

Scientists have been hard at work creating a robotic system with the capabilities to sweep and collect garbage in urban environments. This real-world Wall-E is known as the DustBot, aimed at designing, developing, testing and demonstrating a system for improving the management of urban hygiene.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2009-10-01

Hardware-Software Synergy Automates Power Plant Data Collection

Robotics and other advanced automation technology systems are viewed as a looming threat to some in the plant maintenance field. Although there is a constant battle for some workers to remain useful while machines are continuously fulfilling more roles on the plant floor, there are those who in turn have found a better use of their newly freed time.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2009-08-01

Autosave Increases Productivity, Reduces Downtime for Nestle Purina

As automation devices have grown more complex and have incorporated more plant data in their operation, there is an increased need for programming changes to continue smooth operation or improve performance. In environments requiring frequent changes, it is not uncommon for code to be lost or changes overwritten, resulting in increased downtime and decreased productivity
POWER PLAY | 2009-08-01

Now That Is Product Placement

ABB Robotics gets free advertising via summer blockbuster.
PRODUCT NEWS | 2009-06-01

Product News

The complete product news section from the June 2009 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2009-04-01

Historic Danish Theatre Gets a Facelift

The Royal Danish Theatre has occupied the heart of Copenhagen for centuries and recently upgraded to a new control system featuring Sprint Electric DC drives to extend the lives of the existing motors, keeping replacement costs down. The Swedish stage design and technology company Visual Act retained most of the original motors and mechanics while providing a much-needed facelift to the stage.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2009-04-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the April 2009 issue of Power Transmission Engineering magazine.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2009-02-01

How Green is Your Gearbox

Rising energy costs and concerns about global warming are at the forefront of today’s news. Turn to local or national TV programming, browse the internet or read the paper and one can find numerous stories about the seemingly irreversible energy costs and the subsequent impact that these costs have on simply doing business. As a result, we as individuals are becoming increasingly aware of the cost of energy and we are being introduced to a variety of methods and/or products that will minimize the impact of these costs.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2009-02-01

The Green Revolution - A Global Win-Win

Green technology is more than changing a couple of light bulbs or reducing waste. In 2009, the concept is relevant in every facet of manufacturing as companies make a greater push towards energy efficiency and sustainability. In the power transmission and motion control fields, this technology has been integrated into the daily routine, both as an environmentally friendly business venture and a way to offer green products to customers. It’s apparent that the revitalization of manufacturing, both here and abroad, will center on energy technology.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2009-02-01

Going Green 101

Perhaps you don’t need convincing that sustainability is the wave of the future. But where to start? Resources of all types—from websites to trade shows to white papers—are waiting to help green your operation. Most areas are home to regional business alliances devoted to helping local manufacturing outlets contribute in an environmentally sound manner. Here are a few go-to resources for going green.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2009-02-01

Power With Precision

Can direct drive technology improve your bottom line? Manufacturers relying upon drive systems in their production process have long sought ways to improve gearbox efficiency. While a gearbox-driven system has been the mainstay for manufacturers, it has also been, among other things, the source of frequent breakdowns, expensive line stoppages and increasingly costly maintenance.
PRODUCT NEWS | 2009-02-01

Product News

The complete Product News section from the February 2009 issue of Power Transmission Engineering.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2008-12-01

Selection and Performance Criteria for Power Transmission Couplings, Part II

Part I of this article appeared in the October 2008 issue. It provided an overview and general classifi cations of power transmission couplings, along with selection and performance criteria for rigid couplings and misalignment-compensating couplings. Part II continues the discussion with selection and performance criteria for torsionally flexible and combination-purpose couplings.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2008-12-01

Music in Motion

Woodworking process gets much needed upgrade for guitar manufacturer.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2008-12-01

BSA is the Forum that Keeps Bearing Companies Rolling

In today’s increasingly competitive global economy, industries and the companies that serve them are always looking for an edge. Price and quality being routinely accepted as a given, businesses—large and small—are always looking for a little help. For the worldwide bearing industry, that help exists in the form of the Bearing Specialists of America (BSA).
EVENTS | 2008-10-01

Events

Siemens exiderdome, plus our calendar of upcoming events.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2008-08-01

Is Maintenance Included in Your Strategic Plan

Few would now argue that what some may have perceived just a few years ago as “Chicken Little” stories regarding the depletion of this country’s skilled manufacturing workforce are now in fact firmly based in stark reality.
TECHNICAL ARTICLES | 2008-06-01

Custom-Made Manufacturing

Sound business model increases opportunities for Misumi USA Inc.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2008-06-01

Motor Decisions Do Indeed Matter--Big Time!

CEE/NEMA repair-or-replace campaign saves energy, dollars and downtime.
EVENTS | 2008-04-01

A Record-Setting Week at IFPE 2008

With its labyrinth of cranes, cement mixers and Mack trucks, the entrance of CONEXPO-CON/AGG and IFPE 2008 looked more like a carnival than a trade show.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2008-04-01

MPTA Remains a Viable Resource for Power Transmission Industry

The Mechanical Power Transmission Association was founded in 1933 as the Multiple V-Belt Drive and Mechanical Power Transmission Association.
EVENTS | 2008-02-01

Events

The complete Events section from the February 2008 issue of Power Transmission Engineering, including advance coverage of IFPE 2008.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2008-02-01

Industry News

The complete Industry News section from the February 2008 issue of Power Transmission Engineering
POWER PLAY | 2008-02-01

Eat Your Heart Out, Spielberg

"Restless Planet" transports guests to a Jurassic landscape with more than 100 animatronic dinosaurs.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2008-02-01

Capacity--And the Lack of It--Rules

U.S. wind turbine growth puts a new spin on bearing manufacture.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2007-10-01

AGMA

Readers of our sister publication, Gear Technology, are perhaps more familiar with the American Gear Manufacturers Association (AGMA) than our PTE audience. Now more than 90 years old, AGMA continues to thrive as a global, relevant go-to resource and service provider—from metrology to tribology—for its more than 400 worldwide members. PTE put some questions regarding AGMA—now, and going forward—to AGMA president Joe T. Franklin, Jr.
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2007-10-01

The Search for Intelligent Brakes

Th e Allen Telescope Array at Hat Creek, CA is a joint venture between the University of California Berkeley and the SETI Institute of Mountain View, CA. SETI has hired Minex Engineering of Antioch, CA to help with the design and installation of state-of-the-art drives and controls for the antenna array.
INDUSTRY NEWS | 2007-04-01

Industry News

News from around the Industry
FEATURE ARTICLES | 2007-04-01

PTDA

Single-vendor sourcing has probably never been more attractive to businesses of all types—especially manufacturing—than it is today. The concept makes perfect sense, especially for companies that buy power transmission and motion control components. Big dollars and perhaps even bigger safety issues ride on the quality, performance and reliability of the components used for any number of applications.
REVOLUTIONS | 1970-01-01

Industrial Gearbox Market Trends

Learn about the effect Covid-19 had on the industrial gearbox market and how the industry is predicted to recover.

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